Farm Worker

Cavendish Farms is looking for a SEASONAL Potato Harvest Laborers to join the Farm Team for a period of around 3-4 weeks, up to 10-14 hours per day. Expected start date is Mid September. The exact start date and period of work will be dependent on weather and business needs. 

Work location: 1030 Greeno Rd, Chapman Settlement, NS.
Bonus: a bonus of up to $2.5 per hour is available upon completion of the season. It is based on performance, attendance, and safety. 
 

Responsibilities

•    Inspect potatoes on a conveyor belt or grading line, removing substandard products, dirt, and foreign objects like rocks.
•    Effectively communicate with coworkers and management to ensure safety and the ability to plan work around harvest operations.
•    Contribute to the team’s goals and provide feedback on how to better operations.
•    Flexible schedule to accommodate harvest weather windows.
•    All other duties as assigned.
 

Qualifications

•    Safety and Quality focused.
•    Physically fit to stand for extended period of time.
•    High level of attention to detail.
•    Ability to work in close proximity to moving harvest equipment.
•    Farm experience is an asset.
•    Able to lift 50lbs regularly.
•    Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
•    Availability to work extended hours, evenings and weekends. The schedule can be up to 14 hours per day, working Saturdays and Sundays.
 

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston.