Description

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.
- Adaptable 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.

📌 Farm Worker, Seasonal, Chapman Settlement, NS
🏢 J.D. Irving
📍 Chapman Settlement