Potato Storage Labourer

Cavendish Farms is currently hiring Temporary Laboure for our fall harvest season. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team in a hands-on, fast-paced outdoor work environment.

• Hourly Wage : $21.59/hr


• Schedule: 7 days a week, 10–14 hours per day


• Start Date: September 2025


• Duration: 4–6 weeks (with possibility of extension)


• Work Environment: Outdoor work


• Overtime : After 48 hours worked each week

Bonus: $2.00 bonus incentive for each hour worked during harvest ( Paid out at the end of the harvest season based on safety and attendance)

• Seasonal laborer positions during filling of the potato warehouses will be responsible for:


• Backing in potato trucks to unload into storage buildings


• Collecting potato samples from trucks, and monitoring potato quality 


• Cleaning around equipment (shoveling dirt and debris away from product line)


• Operation of equipment used in the potato warehouses (I.e., Bin-pilers, and -if qualified- Skid-Steer, Forklift, Wheel-Loader).


• Other duties as assigned. 

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• Must have valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to get to and from work.


• Ability to lift up to 40lbs (18kgs)


• Ability to do manual physical labor;


• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment;


• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions;


• High degree of attention to detail and demonstrated ability to multi-task;


• Previous forklift or skid steer experience would be considered an asset;


• Mechanical aptitude and/or previous experience working in farm operations would be considered an asset


• Availability to work extended hours, evenings and weekends (Up to 7 days a week, 10 – 16-hour days during harvest season);