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Date Posted:
March 24, 2020
Positions:
FERTILIZER / LIME SPREADER OPERATOR – SEASONAL - TRAVELLER'S REST
Location:
Traveller's Rest
Start Date:
Late April / Early May
Duration:
Temporary fulltime
Length of Employment:
8 to 12 weeks
Job Description:
Cavendish Agri Services supports farmers in growing healthy and productive crops. We have 13 manufacturing/retail locations throughout Atlantic Canada and Maine. Our primary products include fertilizers, crop protectants and technical expertise.
Based out of our Traveller's Rest location, Cavendish Agri operates a fleet of self-propelled RoGator, TerraGator & Truck spreaders for its custom application division and are looking for operators for the upcoming cropping season. Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Spreader Operator will be a results-driven, self-starter who is always looking for opportunities for improvement, and can adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
Cavendish Agri Services is looking for a Spreader Operator for a period of 6-8 weeks, on average, for the spring planting season (starting late April / early May).
Key responsibilities:
-Ability to effectively operate self-propelled spreaders which includes GPS technology & computerized application monitors;
-Perform vehicle inspections, clean and perform mandatory maintenance to equipment. -This includes basic troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment;
-Prepare custom application of dry fertilizer according to the customers work order;
-Check equipment for proper application and make corrections as needed;
-Drive to and from customer locations on public roads;
-Transfer bulk products from trailers and trucks into the spreader;
-Greet customers & clients in a prompt & friendly manner;
-Ensure the accurate completion of associated paperwork;
-Represent the company in a professional, positive and pleasant manner;
-Other duties as assigned.
Successful Candidate will possess the following qualifications:
-Perform all tasks with safety being the number one priority;
-Valid driver’s license;
-Experience working with minimal supervision;
-Ability to learn quickly, be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities;
-Ability to work extended hours including evenings and weekends during peak season as required;
-Strong attention to detail;
-Spreader or Farm equipment operation experience is considered an asset but is not a requirement;
-Preference will be given to those candidates who have completed grade 12 or equivalent.
Please send your resume to surette.jacynthe@cavendishfarms.com
For more information, please call (902) 566-5597.
*Please Note: A clean criminal background check and drug screen will be required prior to an employment offer being extended.
