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SEASONAL FORKLIFT OPERATOR Work location - 1659 Blue Shank Rd, Kensington, PE C0B 1M0 Wages - $23.5/hr depending on the experience It is a SEASONAL position from mid September to mid October. 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 .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. Responsibilities Safely operate forklift. Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance. Use forklift to place pallets/boxes near running equipment in tight quarters. Adhere to all safety protocols and environmental regulations to maintain a safe and sustainable work environment. Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities. All other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Ability to operate a forklift in a safe and efficient manner. Forklift license would be considered an asset. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Availability to work extended hours, evenings and weekends. Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment. Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions. High degree of attention to detail and demonstrated ability to multi-task. Mechanical aptitude and previous experience in farm operations would be an asset. A keen understanding of the load and operational limitations of a forklift. Willing to help in other areas if needed. Please apply: Online _We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted._ Please Note: A clean criminal background check, and drug screen will be required prior to an employment offer being extended. To learn more about our products and services, click here. _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: SeasonalContract length: 4-5 weeksPay: $23.50 per hourAbility to commute/relocate: Kensington, PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Application question(s): This is a short-term seasonal employment, are you aligned with this? Are you able to commute everyday to the location, which is 1659 Blue Shank Rd - Rte 107, Kelvin Grove, PE ? CAExperience: Forklift: 1 year (required)Work Location: In person