Potato Storage Worker, Seasonal

Cavendish Farms; Montague; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Farms Potato Storage in Pooles Corner, PEI is seeking Laborers for a seasonal period from late September to mid or late October, with start dates depending on weather and business needs.

Position involves grade potatoes, general labour in the storage facility, and assisting with equipment maintenance. Candidates must be able to work up to 12 hours daily, including some weekends, outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Safety and quality focused.
• Physically capable of demanding manual labour (wheelbarrows, shovels, lifting).
• High attention to detail.
• Work near moving harvest equipment.
• Farm experience is an asset.
• Heavy equipment experience is an asset.
• Willing to work outdoors in various weather.

Responsibilities

• Grade potatoes to remove defects and foreign material.
• General labour in the storage facility, including housekeeping.
• Transport dirt using wheelbarrows to dump stations.
• Remove dirt with shovels and hand tools.
• Assist with movement and maintenance of culverts and storage equipment.
• Keep storage area clean, safe, and organized.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety

Quality focus

Manual labour

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Farm experience

Heavy equipment

Physical fitness

Job description

Job Description

Cavendish Farms Potato Storage in Pooles Corner, PE is looking for Laborers from end of September until mid or end of October. The exact start date and period of work will be dependent on weather and business needs.

Work location

Pooles Corner, PE

Wage

$20.26 per hour + OT after 44 hrs & Sundays

Work Schedule

Working for a farming operation, workers must be available to work up to 12 hours a day, including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Grade potatoes to identify and remove defects, foreign material, and product that does not meet quality standards.
• Perform general labour duties within the potato storage facility, including housekeeping and equipment clean-up.
• Transport dirt and debris using wheelbarrows from conveyor systems to designated dump stations.
• Remove accumulated dirt and debris using shovels and other hand tools.
• Assist with the movement, assembly, and maintenance of culverts and related storage equipment.
• Support storage operations by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow all safety procedures, policies, and operational guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Safety and Quality focused
• Must be physically capable of performing demanding manual labour, including pushing loaded wheelbarrows, shovelling dirt and debris, lifting and carrying materials, assisting with culvert assembly and movement, and standing for extended periods of time.
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work in close proximity to moving harvest equipment
• Farm experience is an asset
• Previous experience in heavy equipment operation is an asset
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions

About Us

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.

About The Team

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.