Box Storage Forklift Operator at J.D. Irving, Limited

Kelvin Grove, Prince Edward Island, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Heavy Lifting, Attention To Detail, Multi-tasking, Mechanical Aptitude, Farm Operations, Safety Compliance, Time Management

Industry

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Description

Reporting to the Potato Storage 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. * Term: Seasonal (approximately 4-6 weeks) * Work location: 1659 Blue Shank Rd - Rte 107 Kelvin Grove PE C0B 1M0 * Wages: $24 - $25 per hour depending on the experience 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 family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices. We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.

Responsibilities

The operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift within the potato storage facility. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment to support storage operations and assisting in other areas as needed.