Farm Equipment Operator
7 months ago
**Farm Equipment Operator**
**Centreville, NS**
Bragg Lumber Company is the Canadian farming division of the Oxford Food Group. At Bragg Lumber Company, we farm carrots in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island both on our own farms and with contract growers. Our carrots are brought directly from our farms to our processing facility in Oxford Nova Scotia, where we use the latest processing technology to slice and freeze our carrots and then store them in our large volume cold storage warehouses until they are ready to be sorted, packed and shipped. We are environmentally focused from the field to the factory. Following our principles of integrity, quality, and safety, Oxford Frozen Foods is dedicated to sustainable growth and production. In an effort to lighten our environmental footprint, we follow a strict "farm for the future" approach along with regenerative agriculture practices.
We are currently looking to fill the position of **Farm Equipment Operator** based out of our Centreville, NS location. You will be working alongside the Farm Manager to perform farming duties on a large commercial carrot farm operation.
This position will be seasonal role with a work week of 45+ hours per week. Hours will vary according to crop stage and season.
Starting at $19.50/hr based on qualifications and experience.
**Benefits of being a Bragg Lumber Employee**:
- Competitive Wages
- Annual Profit Share
- Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
- Matching Pension Plan
- Work boot allowance
- Employee Discount Program offering great discounts at businesses across Canada
- Employee pricing on products we produce
**Job Duties and **Responsibilities**:
- Operating and maintaining farm machinery and vehicles.
- Maintaining farm fields and facilities.
- Setting up and operating irrigation systems.
- General farm labour as required.
**Qualifications**
- Minimum high school or GED preferred.
- Background in agriculture an asset.
- Valid drivers license (Class 3 or Class 1 considered an asset).
- Valid pesticide license an asset
**Skills**
- Experience operating farm equipment such as tractors, trucks, forklifts, spreaders, tillage equipment, harvesters, etc.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility in working hours according to crop stage and weather conditions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Adaptable to working in various environments and conditions.
- Ability to lift 25 kg
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