Plant General Laborer

Assist in the unloading of raw material, supporting areas of processing as well as general cleaning and sanitation of the machines and plant.

The General Laborer reports to the Shift Manager. This person will interact with all plant employees

• Ability to identify potential hazards.
• Open communication with peers/support groups (upstream/downstream, process engineers, mechanics, technicians, QA, etc)
• Ensure the plant meets Irving Standards (interior/exterior premises plant sanitation)
• Daily inspection and maintenance of equipment
• Update daily management boards and documents.
• Take direction from Shift Managers and Packaging Supervisors
• Guide trailers into bins
• Ensure truck rotation is fast and efficient.
• Potato inventory
• Relieve other General Labors for breaks, vacation, and sickness.
• Relieve or assist Utility Operator and Raw Graders
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to stand/walk for 12 hours.
• Ability to squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, use ladders, climb stairs.
• Occasional lifting and or carrying, up to 50lb/ 23kg
• Occasional push/pull up to 50lb/23kg
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to work in cold environments
• Thorough understanding of customer expectations and requirements
• Able to follow Food, Health and Safety responsibilities
• Able to work shift work and weekends.
• Able to work well alone or with a Team
• Work in a safe, efficient manner
• Problem solving and troubleshoot skills.
• Understanding of machine functionality and processes

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. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

• Employee & Family Assistance Programs

• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs

• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)

• RRSP matching program

• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning

• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies

• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week

• Relocation costs (if applicable)