About this role
Cavendish Farms is hiring Seasonal Farm Workers for our seed potato farm in Chapman Settlement, NS. This is an entry-level general labour job. You don't need a degree or diploma. Farm experience is helpful but not required.
Location: 1030 Greeno Rd, Chapman Settlement, NS, B0L 1E0 (on-site)
Contact email: [email protected]
Pay: $20.00–$21.00 per hour
Hours: About 40 hours per week
Season: Mid-April to about mid-November, about 40 hours per week.
Wages: $20.00–$21.00 per hour
Bonus: a discretionary bonus for safety, production and attendance
Work Conditions
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions
- Dirty work environment
- Physically demanding and repetitive tasks
- Lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Standing and walking for long periods
- Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and attention to detail
- Cut and grade potato seed
- Inspect potatoes on a conveyor belt or grading line, removing substandard products, dirt, and foreign objects like rocks.
- Clean farm buildings, equipment and work areas
- Paint and help with basic property upkeep
- Mow lawns and take care of the grounds
- Help with other seasonal potato farm tasks
- Follow safety rules and keep work areas clean and organized
- Ability to communicate in English
- Your own transportation, because there is no public transit to the farm
- Availability for a flexible schedule, including longer hours and weekends when needed
- Reliable and on time
- Flexible and organized
- Willing to learn and able to learn quickly
- Able to work well with a team
- Honest, with good work ethics
Farm or general labour experience is an asset.
No previous education is required.