Reporting to the Farm Manager, Farm Truck Drivers will be reliable, self-starters who are always looking for opportunities to improve. These individuals must have the ability to adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment.  

Hourly Wage: $20-22/hr

Cavendish Farms is looking for Farm Truck Drivers for a period of 4-6 weeks. Expected start date is September 18th, 2023. The exact start date and period of work will be dependent on weather and business needs. 

Work Schedule: Working for a farming operation, workers must be available to work up to 12 hours a day, weekdays and weekend

Key Responsibilities:

• A positive attitude
• Understand and comply with all provincial road rules
• Safely operate tandem trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight over 55,000 pounds
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and co-workers
• Preform daily truck inspections; ensuring all major components are functional
• May be required to perform additional tasks; such as visual inspection/grading
• All other duties as assigned

Successful Candidate will possess the following Qualifications:

• Must have valid driver’s license; Class 3A
• Ability to lift up to 55lbs (25kgs)
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Mechanical aptitude and previous experience working in farm operations would be considered an asset

All routes travelled are local to the Kensington and surrounding area. Hauling primarily from field(s) to storage(s), or storage to Cavendish Farms Processing Plants. For further information stop into our shop at 281 Old Station Rd. Ask to speak with either Mark MacKinnon or Hans Roets.

If you are interested in applying for this career opportunity, please apply at www.jdirving.com/careers , emailing your resume to jobs@cavendishfarms.com or drop-off applications to: 

281 Old Station Road, New Annan, PE, C1N 5J5

If applying in person, please visit the farm office with 2 pieces of the following ID:

• Driver’s License (issued by Canadian province or territory)
• Foreign Driver’s License
• Canadian Passport
• Foreign Passport
• Canadian Citizenship Card
• Permanent Resident (PR) Card
• Certificate of Indian Status
• Health Cards with picture  

*Please Note: A clean criminal background check and drug screen will be required prior to an employment offer being extended.

Posting will be active until positions are filled. 
 
 
We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 
 
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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.