Potato Grader – Seasonal Harvest Position (2026)

Fletcher Resources
Smoky Lake County, Alberta

Fletcher Resources is seeking dependable, hard-working individuals to join our team for the 2026 seed potato harvest season. Harvest is expected to begin in late August or early September and continue through late September, weather permitting.

This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in agriculture, are detail-oriented, and can work efficiently in a team environment.

Position

Potato Grader (Seasonal Harvest Labourer)

Job Type

* Seasonal
* Full-time
* Overtime available during peak harvest periods

Wage

$18.34/hour

Duties and Responsibilities

* Grade seed potatoes on conveyor lines and harvest grading equipment
* Remove cull potatoes, soil clumps, rocks, and foreign material
* Identify and remove damaged, diseased, cut, green, or misshapen potatoes
* Maintain quality standards for certified seed potatoes
* Assist with loading, unloading, and handling potato containers as required
* Keep grading areas clean and organized
* Follow food safety, biosecurity, and workplace safety procedures
* Work efficiently as part of a team to meet harvest targets
* Perform other harvest-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

* No previous experience required; training will be provided
* Previous agricultural, warehouse, manufacturing, or production-line experience is an asset
* Strong attention to detail
* Reliable and punctual
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to stand for extended periods
* Ability to perform repetitive tasks
* Willingness to work overtime and weekends when required

Working Conditions

* Indoor and outdoor grading environments
* Work may be performed in potato storages, grading facilities, and harvest yards
* Exposure to varying weather conditions when grading outdoors
* Repetitive tasks requiring attention to detail
* Standing for extended periods
* Busy harvest environment with long days during peak harvest
* Overtime and weekend work may be required during harvest season

What We Offer

* Competitive wages
* Consistent hours during harvest season
* Safe and respectful work environment
* On-the-job training
* Opportunity to gain experience in Alberta’s seed potato industry

Work Location

Smoky Lake County, Alberta

Language

English

Start Date

Late August / Early September 2026

End Date

Late September 2026 (weather dependent)

How to Apply

Please submit your resume or a brief summary of your work experience by email to:

Email: fletchertl@outlook.com

Please include “Potato Grader Application” in the subject line.

Only applicants legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Fletcher Resources is a family-owned seed potato and grain farming operation located in Smoky Lake County, Alberta, committed to producing high-quality certified seed potatoes while maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.