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.Reporting to the Potato Storage Supervisor, they will be a self- starter with a \xe2\x80\x9cCan Do\xe2\x80\x9d attitude and the ability to adapt in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the predictive and preventative maintenance and repairs of

loading/unloading equipment used in potato storages. Duties will include safe operation
and working knowledge of light welding, torching, replacing bearings, rollers, belt lacings,
and use of hand-held tools. * Ensuring the facility and equipment are continuously operating at peak performancelevels and building is maintained to Irving standards. * Involvement in projects and new equipment installations for potato storage facilities.

• Actively participate in training opportunities
• Candidate is expected to follow all safety policies and procedures and Lead/participate in

safety talks/meetings. * Support the unloading and storage of the fall harvest at Cavendish Farms. Ensure productis unloaded in a timely manner that causes minimal damage to potatoes with special
focus on limiting mechanical damage and bruising. * Responsible for maintaining records and documentation of equipment repairs andmaintenance for the purpose of Canada Gap Food Safety, as well as upholding facility
cleanliness as per Irving Standards * Responsible for placing and moving fans and heaters in potato storage warehouses withdirection from storage manager. * Responsible for monitoring, documenting, and performing oil and filter changes onhumidification, filtration, and air systems in potato storage in New Annan as well as the
outside storage facilities. * During Harvest season support storage manager with installing temperature probes in thepotato storage and opening and closing culvert and trench sliders. * Candidate will assist the maintenance team by ensuring all supplies and part are availableto complete repairs. * Duties will include operation of Forklift, skid steer, loader, and tractors to transport andset up equipment for operational needs, as well as repairs and maintenance. * All other duties assigned by Storage ManagerSuccessful Candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Good work history.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Agriculture experience and knowledge of farming operations would be an asset.
• Certification in PEI Farm Technician Apprenticeship Blue Seal and/or Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician would be considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and organization skills; Strong problem-solving skills; Resultsdriven; and detail oriented.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience handling potato and farm equipment (AirSep) operating experience.
• Class 3A license would be considered an asset.
• Hold a valid class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license, and provide a drivers abstract in good standing.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime is required; Dependent on operational needs of all storage facilities throughout the year \xe2\x80\x93 whether the plants need raw product, or warehouses are being filled in the Fall.
• Ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision.
• Physical capabilities required for the job will include kneeling, crouching, lifting and standing for extended periods of time, as well as repetitive motions.
• Work is inside, outside and the noise level in work environment is occasionally loud.

Work Address: Island Holdings, Main Highway #2, New Annan, PE
Terms of Employment: This is a Temporary full-time position in New Annan, PEI
Language of Work: English
Hourly wage: $25.94Please apply online by June 07, 2024We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.To learn more about our products and services, click .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.Additional Information

• Posting Date: May 27, 2024

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