Requisition ID: 44155

Job Description

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. 

About the role. 

We are currently seeking a Tractor Operator for the harvest season at our Farm of the Future location in Florenceville, New Brunswick. In this temporary seasonal position, you will operate and maintain various types of farm equipment and machinery. 

This is a physically demanding role that involves operating power tools, heavy lifting, sitting, standing, walking, climbing, and working around farm machinery. Availability to work evenings and weekends during the busy harvest season is required. 

What you’ll be doing. 

• Operate and maintain equipment such as tractors, combines, and irrigation systems. 
• Perform routine maintenance to help ensure equipment functions properly. 
• Use power tools and hand tools to complete assigned tasks efficiently. 
• Assist with planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops. 
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment. 
• Work evenings and weekends as required during the busy harvest season. 
   

What you’ll need to be successful. 

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence. 
• Mechanical knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues. 
• Experience operating heavy equipment; experience with farm machinery or potato farming is considered an asset. 
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and work in physically demanding conditions. 
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools. 
• Ability to work effectively with supervisors and other employees. 
• Team-oriented approach with excellent attendance. 
• Highly motivated and observant, with strong initiative and a positive attitude. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change as it occurs. 
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. 
• Strong safety record and a demonstrated safety-first approach. 
• Flexibility to perform additional duties assigned by managers or supervisors. 
   

Benefits of the role. 

• Gain hands-on experience operating and maintaining farm machinery. 
• Contribute to harvest operations in a dynamic agricultural environment. 
• Work as part of a collaborative team supporting the success of the Farm of the Future. 
   

About McCain.

• Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters. 

Leadership principles. 

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. 

AI & Digital Capabilities. 

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture 

The McCain experience. 

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Compensation Package: Starting at $25.13 CAD hourly.

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.