SEASONAL FARM EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
 
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, another in Jamestown, ND and Lethbridge, Alberta and an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON.  Our Head office is in Dieppe, NB and sales office locations are in Toronto, Montreal and Boston.
 
Hourly Wage: $23-25/hr 

Reporting to the Farm Manager, Farm Equipment Operators will be reliable, self-starters who are always looking for opportunities to improve. These individuals must have the ability to adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment.  

Cavendish Farms is looking for Farm Equipment Operators for a period of 4-6 weeks. Expected start date is May10th, 2024. The exact start date and period of work will be dependent on weather and business needs. 

Work Schedule: Working for a farming operation, workers must be available to work up to 12 hours a day, weekdays and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• A positive attitude
• Understand and comply with all provincial road rules
• Safely operate tractors and implements. Including but not limited to: windrowers, harvesters and various tillage implements.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and co-workers
• Preform daily equipment maintenance; ensuring all components are functioning properly
• Apply a high attention to detail in order to ensure the best results
• Contribute to the team’s goals and provide feedback on how to better operations
• All other duties as assigned

Successful Candidate will possess the following Qualifications:

• Must have valid driver’s license; Class 3A considered an asset
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment
• Availability to work extended hours, evenings and weekends
• Willingness to work outdoors in mixed weather conditions
• Mechanical aptitude
• High degree of attention to detail
• Previous experience working on potato farm operations would be an asset

All field operations are local to the Kensington and surrounding area. For further information stop into our location at 281 Old Station Rd. Ask to speak with either Mark MacKinnon or Hans Roets.

 
*Please Note: A clean criminal background check, and drug screen will be required prior to an employment offer being extended.
 
 
If you are interested in applying for this career opportunity

• please apply at www.jdirving.com/careers
• or drop-off applications to: 281 Old Station Road, New Annan, PE, C1N 5J5
   

If applying in person, please visit the farm office with 2 pieces of the following ID:
•    Driver’s License (issued by Canadian province or territory)
•    Foreign Driver’s License
•    Canadian Passport
•    Foreign Passport
•    Canadian Citizenship Card
•    Permanent Resident (PR) Card
•    Certificate of Indian Status
•    Health Cards with picture
 
Posting will be active until positions are filled. 
 
 
We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 
 
To learn more about our products and services, click here. 
 
 
Cavendish Farms Corporation is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.