Hybrid Seasonal Farm Equipment Operator, Chapman Settlement at Cavendish Farms
Cavendish Farms · Chapman Settlement, Canada · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Chapman Settlement
Cavendish Farms is looking for Seasonal Farm Equipment Operator for our Potato Farm located in Chapman Settlement, NS.
It is a SEASONAL position from mid September for approximately 3-4 weeks
Work Schedule: 7 days a week, 10–14 hours per day
Work Location: Chapman Settlement, NS.
Responsibilities
- A positive attitude.
- Safely operate farm tractors and implements, including various tillage implements.
- Ability to effectively communicate with management and co-workers.
- Preform daily equipment maintenance; ensuring all components are functioning properly.
- Contribute to the team’s goals and provide feedback on how to better operations.
- General labour duties like potato grading, disinfecting equipment, cleaning buildings/yard, etc. when needed.
- Please note this role is a blend of equipment operation duties and all the other duties depending on the business needs.
Qualifications
- Experience operating tractors, harvesters, windrowers or other heavy farm equipment.
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
- 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 in farm operations would be an asset.
About Company
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.
