Job Description

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 state-of-the-art potato processing plants in Prince Edward Island, Lethbridge, Alberta, and Jamestown, North Dakota, and an appetizer plant in Wheatley, Ontario. Our Head office is in Dieppe, New Brunswick and has sales office locations in Toronto, Montreal, and Boston. Raw Procurement Specialist Reporting to the Raw Procurement Manager, the Raw Procurement Representative will be a results-driven, self-starter who is always looking for opportunities for improvement, and can adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment. Relationships and Contacts:

• This position reports to the Raw Procurement Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

• You will join a team of raw product professionals dedicated to providing the best possible raw to our Lethbridge potato processing facility.
• Visit growers to maintain strong business relationships. Address any issues they may have, monitor potato storages for quality, monitor fields.
• Work closely with Raw Product Supervisor to assess grower issues, potato requirements and organize potato deliveries.
• Visit grower fields and storages as necessary obtaining samples as required.
• Responsible for obtaining lowest cost price raw material.
• Participate in learning opportunities to enhance your extension skills, providing the best possible advice to our contract grower
• Provide timely data on potato quality to Cavendish Farms Management team.
• Work very closely with Production staff to determine their needs and balance to potatoes
• Report food safety and quality issues to personnel with authority to initiate actions.
• Assist with the supervision 6 hourly truck unloading and potato grading staff
• Commitment to Quality System Policy

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Using or wearing the protective equipment designated by the accident prevention policy.
• Follow safe work procedures.
• Reporting immediately to their supervisor any unsafe conditions or acts.
• Reporting all accidents or injuries to your supervisor immediately.

Food Safety Responsibilities:

• Commitment to Quality System Policy
• Enforce quality and food safety programs within the role
• Communication of food safety issues to related department and action within the role
• Active participation in food safety, food security, health, sanitation, hygiene and quality program within the role

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture or Technical Diploma in Agriculture.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience would be beneficial.
• Exposure to a food operating plant environment would be an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict and build teams.
• A proven track record of being pro-active and taking initiative.
• CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) or eligible for the certification and pesticide application license would be considered an asset.

Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health and wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

Work Address: Cavendish Farms, Main Highway #2, New Annan, PE, C0B1M0 Terms of Employment: This is a permanent full-time position in New Annan, PEI Language of Work: English Salary: $52,650 - $87,750 with bonus opportunity Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $52,650.00-$87,750.00 per year Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kensington, PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have an agricultural educational background?

Experience:

• Agricultural: 2 years (preferred)
• raw procurement: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person