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Requisition ID: 44309 Job DescriptionIn every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role. Valley Farms is currently looking for General Labourers to join the team in Grand Falls for the harvest season. This temporary, full-time role supports the safe and timely receiving and storage of potatoes in a fast-paced team environment. What you'll be doing. Follow all safety requirements, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Critical Control Points (CCPs).Inspect potatoes entering storage and remove rocks, debris, and other foreign material from incoming loads.Sort and rack potatoes and support the timely receiving and storage process.Handle materials and safely lift up to 50 lbs as required.Clean and prepare potato storage buildings, equipment areas, and work areas.Place culverts in potato storages for ventilation and assist in directing farm trucks during unloading.Assist with light maintenance, troubleshooting, and adjustment of equipment and storage facilities.Collect potato samples and record quality information as required.Work indoors and outdoors, including in changing weather conditions, and complete additional duties as assigned.Work varying hours, including long days and weekends, based on weather and harvest requirements. What you'll need to be successful. Grade 12 education or GED preferred.Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced agricultural environment.Team-oriented attitude with excellent attendance and the ability to work well with supervision and coworkers.Highly motivated and observant, with good initiative and a positive attitude.Ability to adapt to changing operational and weather conditions.Self-motivated and able to complete assignments with minimal supervision.Willingness and ability to work long hours and weekends during peak harvest periods.Good verbal communication skills and a strong commitment to maintaining a safety-first workplace. Benefits of the role.Temporary, full-time seasonal opportunity supporting the harvest at Valley Farms.Hands-on experience in potato receiving, storage, and agricultural operations.Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.Varying hours based on weather and operational requirements, with opportunities for additional hours during peak harvest. About McCain Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership principles. At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. AI & Digital Capabilities At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture The McCain experience. We are McCain. This statement is a testment to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together. Compensation Package: Starting at $21.49 CAD hourly. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on e