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SEASONAL FARM TRUCK DRIVER, CLASS 3
Work location - New Annan, PE
Wages - $22-$24
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, another in Jamestown, ND and Lethbridge, Alberta and an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON. Our Head office is in Dieppe, NB and sales office locations are in Toronto, Montreal and Boston.
Cavendish Farms is looking for Farm Truck Drivers for a period of 5-6 weeks. Expected start date is September 16th, 2024. The exact start date and period of work will be dependent on weather and business needs.
Qualifications:

• Valid class 3 driver license
• Manual transmission operation
• Farm experience and bulk hauling experience is an asset
• Able to lift 50lbs regularly
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Mechanical aptitude
• Availability to work extended hours, evenings and weekends

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operating tandem trucks with a gross vehicle weight over 55,000 pounds
• Performing pre-trip checks and documentation, requesting maintenance and repairs as needed
• Effectively communicate with coworkers and management to ensure safety and the ability to plan work around harvest operations
• Operate truck in field in variable conditions beside harvester as potatoes are dug and loaded at the same time
• Understand and comply with all provincial road rules
• Apply a high attention to detail in order to ensure the best results
• Contribute to the team’s goals and provide feedback on how to better operations
• Flexible schedule to accommodate harvest weather windows
• All other duties as assigned

All field operations are local to New Annan, PE and surrounding area.
Please apply:

• Online
• In-person at 281 Old Station Rd, Kensington, PE , 8am – 4pm

*Please Note: Offer will be contingent on a clean criminal background check, drug screen and on-site truck operating test.
We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Cavendish Farms Corporation is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.
Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 4-6 weeks
Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? (You must hold a valid Work Permit, PR or Citizenship)
• Where are you located?

Licence/Certification:

• Class 3 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person