Cavendish Farms is hiring Seasonal Farm Workers for our potato farm in New Annan, PE. This is an entry-level general labour job. You don't need a degree or diploma. Farm experience is helpful but not required.
Location: 281 Old Station Road, New Annan, PE (on-site)
Pay: $20.00–$21.00 per hour
Hours: About 40 hours per week
Season: Mid-April to about mid-November (7 months), 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate in English
- Your own transportation, because there is no public transit to the farm
- 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
- Availability for a flexible schedule, including longer hours and weekends when needed
Farm or general labour experience is an asset.
No previous education is required.
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston.
