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, ANOTHER IN JAMESTOWN, ND AND LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA AND AN APPETIZER PLANT IN WHEATLEY, ON. OUR HEAD OFFICE IS IN DIEPPE, NB AND SALES OFFICE LOCATIONS ARE IN TORONTO, MONTREAL AND BOSTON.

Cavendish Farms is looking for Farm Truck Drivers for a period of 3-4 weeks. Expected start date is September 15th, 2025. The exact start date and period of work will be dependent on weather and business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid class 3 driver license
• Farm experience and bulk hauling experience is an asset
• Able to lift 50lbs regularly
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Mechanical aptitude
• Availability to work extended hours, evenings and weekends

Experience:

• trucking: 1 year (preferred

• Safely operating tandem trucks with a gross vehicle weight over 55,000 pounds
• Performing pre-trip checks and documentation, requesting maintenance and repairs as needed
• Effectively communicate with coworkers and management to ensure safety and the ability to plan work around harvest operations
• Operate truck in field in variable conditions beside harvester as potatoes are dug and loaded at the same time
• Understand and comply with all provincial road rules
• Apply a high attention to detail in order to ensure the best results
• Contribute to the team’s goals and provide feedback on how to better operations
• Flexible schedule to accommodate harvest weather windows
• All other duties as assigned
  All field operations are local to the Chapman Settlement, NS and surrounding area.
  *Please Note: Offer will be contingent on a clean criminal background check, drug screen and on-site truck operating test.
  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.
  Job Type: Seasonal
  Contract length: 3-5 weeks
  Pay: From $22.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 50 – 70 per week

Application question(s):

• Are you able to commute daily to Chapman Settlement, NS?
• Are you legally entitled to work full-time in Canada? You need to have Open Work Permit, PR or Citizenship.
• If the commute is too far, would you be interested in the job if accommodations were provided?

Experience:

• trucking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In perso