Farm Labourer

Job summary

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: jobs@cavendishfarms.com 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 weath…

Job details

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: jobs@cavendishfarms.com 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.

Listed skills

• Settlement · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• email · Preferred
• outdoor work · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred
• English · Preferred
• Manual dexterity · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred

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