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Farm Equipment Operator

@ Oxford Frozen Foods

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Kentville, Nova Scotia

Full-time
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Overview

Wink Apples, part of the Bragg Group of Companies, is hiring a full-time farm equipment operator in Lakeville, Nova Scotia. The role runs tractors and farm machinery in the orchard during the growing season, leads picking crews at harvest, and moves to the packing room in the off-season as a forklift operator. The posting offers a matching pension plan, a vacation purchase plan and an employee discount program.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate tractors and farm machinery for spraying, mowing, planting and harvesting
  • Perform pre-trip inspections and routine maintenance
  • Lead picking crews during harvest
  • Operate forklifts and assist in the packing room off-season

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Pesticide Applicator Certificate (training provided)
  • Previous forklift or tractor experience an asset

Tools & skills

TractorFarm implementsForkliftPallet

Benefits mentioned

Retirement planPaid time offEmployee discount
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · adp

Employer posting date
2026-11-06
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40 (estimated)
SeasonalYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOutdoors, Warehouse, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
Licences & certificationsPesticide Applicator Certificate
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount

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Job description

Located in Lakeville, NS

Wink Apples, a proud member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is a rapidly growing commercial apple orchard located in the heart of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.

As part of a diverse family-owned business network in Atlantic Canada and the United States, we combine generational agricultural roots with global operational scale. Wink Apples is driving the future of apple production in the region. We operate modern, high-density orchard systems backed by specialized field equipment, cutting-edge harvest technology, and advanced packing infrastructure.

Benefits of being a Wink Apples Employee:

  • Comprehensive benefit package including a matching contribution pension plan.
  • Vacation PLUS we offer a vacation purchase plan allowing for additional time off.
  • Employee Discount Program offering discounts at various businesses and industries.

Position Scope:

Safely and efficiently operate tractors and farm machinery to execute daily field operations during the growing season and lead picking crews during harvest seasons. During the off-season, this role transitions to the packing room to support facility operations as a forklift operator and general packing staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate tractors, implements, and specialized farm machinery for tasks such as spraying, mowing, planting, and harvesting based on daily task sheets provided by supervisors.
  • Field tasks with high precision to ensure tree health, crop safety, and premium fruit quality.
  • Perform daily pre-trip inspections, routine maintenance and ensure machinery is safe to operate.
  • Promptly report any mechanical issues, breakdowns, or repair needs to the maintenance team.
  • Keep equipment storage areas, shops, and general farm property tidy and organized.
  • Operate forklifts safely to move bins, load/unload trucks, and organize pallets. Assist with manual packing room tasks, including stacking boxes, sorting, and general facility upkeep.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

  • On-site in an agricultural environment.
  • Exposure to external climate conditions.
  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs. and standing for extended periods is required.

Qualifications & Skills

  • High School Diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent.
  • Previous experience operating equipment (Example: Forklift or Tractor) would be an asset.
  • Pesticide Applicator Certificate – Training will be provided.

Wink Apples is committed to providing a safe, respectful, inclusive workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and workplace violence and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Applications can be made by visiting www.oxfordfrozenfoods.com/opportunity and applying through our career center.

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