Temporary Potato Receiving Operator

Cavendish Farms; Town of Kensington; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Farms is seeking temporary Potato Receiving Grader/Receiver Operators to join our PEI operation. The successful applicant will be crewed on rotation and must be willing to assist coworkers during processing and downtime.

The role combines grader/receiver operator duties with centralized grading and requires accuracy in measurements and data entry. Responsibilities include organizing totes, measuring potato gravity, color testing, sample preparation, size/defect inspection, unloading

Qualifications

• Good Ability in Basic Mathematics.
• Willingness to Work Overtime.
• Physical Ability to Do the Job.
• Computer skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and sanitation procedures.
• Obtain and maintain the proper chemical training.
• Must attain an acceptable level in all appropriate aptitude evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Organizing Totes - Organize the potato tote bags that will graded during the day.
• Using a tub full of clean water and a wire basket, conduct regular measurements of potato gravity. Record ‘weight in water’ value – multiple measurements must be taken in order to obtain an accurate average specific gravity.
• Color tests - Sample Preparation to Determine final product Color
• Retrieve a sample of potatoes and according to company and USDA procedure, slice, wash and fry potatoes to be sampled and read using specific QA equipment. If results are not within acceptable color range, or if any mechanical issues are encountered, Grader must notify Raw Receiving Supervisor.
• Inspect potato size and defects – Group potatoes according to their defects or size. All incoming potatoes to be graded must first be cleaned.
• Unload incoming raw product from trucks into designated bins at the beginning of shift. Consistently monitors product unloading to ensure proper placement of raw product.
• Daily/Night Clean Up - Hose floor, clean work area, shovel and remove rocks, unclog flute, clean fat build up in fryer, clean various other equipment as required. Nightly clean up – clean all areas associated with potato receiving at the end of shift.
• Truck Weighing - Weigh incoming raw product trucks, record data accurately for contract information and scale ticket.
• On occasion, responsible for entering data according to accounting requirements and raw product billing.
• Assist during Operational Clean Ups (OCUs), following all OCU procedures and checklists.
• Troubleshooting sometimes required for proper operation of grading equipment.

Skills

Basic Mathematics

Overtime willingness

Physical ability

Computer skills

Cleaning chemicals and sanitation

Chemical training

Aptitude evaluations

Job description

Job Description

Positions exists for Temporary Potato Receiving Grader/Receiver Operators. The successful applicant will be crewed on shift as required. The successful applicant must demonstrate a willingness to work together and assist co-workers in processing and downtime. This position encompasses both the grader/receiver operator functions as well as Centralized Grading.

• Hourly wage: $21.59/hr
• Shift: Rotational, 2 days, 2 nights, 12 hr shift

Responsibilities

• Organizing Totes - Organize the potato tote bags that will graded during the day.
• Using a tub full of clean water and a wire basket, conduct regular measurements of potato gravity. Record ‘weight in water’ value – multiple measurements must be taken in order to obtain an accurate average specific gravity.
• Color tests - Sample Preparation to Determine final product Color
• Retrieve a sample of potatoes and according to company and USDA procedure, slice, wash and fry potatoes to be sampled and read using specific QA equipment. If results are not within acceptable color range, or if any mechanical issues are encountered, Grader must notify Raw Receiving Supervisor.
• Inspect potato size and defects – Group potatoes according to their defects or size. All incoming potatoes to be graded must first be cleaned.
• Unload incoming raw product from trucks into designated bins at the beginning of shift. Consistently monitors product unloading to ensure proper placement of raw product.
• Daily/Night Clean Up - Hose floor, clean work area, shovel and remove rocks, unclog flute, clean fat build up in fryer, clean various other equipment as required. Nightly clean up – clean all areas associated with potato receiving at the end of shift.
• Truck Weighing - Weigh incoming raw product trucks, record data accurately for contract information and scale ticket.
• On occasion, responsible for entering data according to accounting requirements and raw product billing.
• Assist during Operational Clean Ups (OCUs), following all OCU procedures and checklists.
• Troubleshooting sometimes required for proper operation of grading equipment.

Qualifications

• Good Ability in Basic Mathematics
• Willingness to Work Overtime
• Physical Ability to Do the Job
• Computer skills
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and sanitation procedures
• Obtain and maintain the proper chemical training
• Must attain an acceptable level in all appropriate aptitude evaluations

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 family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices.
We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.