Farm Worker, Seasonal, Chapman Settlement, NS

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. 
 

•    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.
•    Flexible schedule to accommodate harvest weather windows.
•    All other duties as assigned.
 

•    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.