Seasonal Truck Drivers, Class 3A, Port Elgin

Job summary

The successful candidate will operate a truck to haul bulk products while maintaining safety and quality control standards. They will also be responsible for communicating professionally with customers and following all operational procedures.

Job details

Reporting to the Farm Manager, the successful candidate will be a results-driven, self-starter who is always looking for opportunities for improvement, and has the ability to adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment. It is a SEASONAL position starting around September 20th for a term of 3-5 weeks. Work location: 432 Hardy Rd, Timber River, NB. Bonus: a bonus of up to $2.5 per hour is available upon completion of the season. It is based on performance, attendance, and safety. Responsibilities Operate the truck to haul potatoes from the fields to the storage facilities. Follow the harvester in the field to load potatoes into trucks. Unload the potatoes at the storage facility. Back up the truck into position and use equipment to unload the potatoes into storage bins. Perform vehicle inspections; clean and perform mandatory maintenance to equipment including basic troubleshooting. Ensure completion of paperwork. Represent the company in a professional, positive and pleasant manner. Work safely to avoid harm to yourself, customer's property, co-workers, equipment, or inventory. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Perform all tasks with safety being the number one priority. Valid driver’s license of Class 3A or higher (Class 1) and clean driver abstract . Availability to work extended hours, evenings and weekends. High degree of attention to detail. Previous experience working at the farm or hauling bulk product would be an asset. Able to work well independently and follow safety, quality control, and operating procedures at all times. Attention to detail is essential. Able to communicate with customers in a professional manner. Able to speak, read, and write the English language proficiently. 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.

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will operate a truck to haul bulk products while maintaining safety and quality control standards. They will also be responsible for communicating professionally with customers and following all operational procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 3A or higher driver's license and a clean driver abstract. The role requires the ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, with a high degree of attention to detail.

Benefits

• Performance bonus
• Attendance bonus
• Safety bonus

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Truck driving
• Class 3A driver's license
• Safety compliance
• Attention to detail
• Bulk product hauling
• Communication
• Time management
• Operating procedures
• Quality control
• Truck Driving
• Self-Starter
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Valid Driver's License
• 3A Pesticide Applicator License
• Agriculture
• Artificial Intelligence
• Food Services
• Sales
• Operations
• Time Management
• Quality Control
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Agriculture
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• CDL-A Truck Driver
• Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (General)
• Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

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