Date Posted:
September 11, 2017
Positions:
Labourer-Potato Warehouse Sampler
Duration:
Temporary fulltime
Length of Employment:
6 weeks
Job Experience:
Experience would be an asset
Work Schedule:
Shift work, Week-ends, Evenings, Weekdays
Job Description:
Reporting to The Raw Procurement Manager, the Potato Warehouse Sampler will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, Can Do attitude and the ability to adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
The Potato Warehouse Sampler will work 8 to 14 hour day shifts, 7 days a week, weather permitting. This is a temporary term position starting in September 2017 for approximately 6 weeks.
Successful Candidate will possess the following qualifications:
High school (or equivalent)
Must have a valid drivers license
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lift upwards of 50lbs. repeatedly
Ability to perform manual labor for up to 8 hours per day
Good organizational skills
Ability to take direction and work with little supervision
Able to work 7 days a week for approximately 6 weeks
Key responsibilities:
The main responsibility of the Potato Warehouse Sample position is to collect potato samples from the Growers warehouse and record data on each.
The work lasts for approx. 6 weeks it can be hard and fast work long hours for a short period of time. It depends on the weather if it rains there may be a shortage of work on that day.
The job is half manual labor and half data recording with lots of driving.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
If you are interested in applying for this career opportunity, please drop off resumes to Cavendish Farms, New Annan, HR department.
Cavendish Farms is committed to the goals of Employment Equity.
Deadline for applications is August 19, 2017.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.