Job Description

Job Title: Agriculture Production Technician

Job Location: Lethbridge County, AB T1J 5N9

Job Type: 5+ Months Contract (Extendable)

Pay: $23.00/hr without benefits

Shift: Day shift 7am-3:30pm and 3pm-11:30pm- rotating every 2 weeks

Hours: 40 hours + optional OT + a couple Saturdays

Note- Shift work required. Day shift 7am-3:30pm and 3pm-11:30pm- rotating every 2 weeks. There may be times where rotation is not necessary, but they still need to be available & willing to work both shifts.

Note-

Experience working with identifying and grading seeds; Must be comfortable working on computers with programs such as excel and Microsoft outlook. Forklift Experience is helpful but not required for this role, can be willing to learn; HS Diploma (required to be considered for a perm role)

Shift Differentials:

1st Shift - $23.00 2nd shift - $26.00; +$3.00 premium (paid between hours worked between 4pm and 10pm) 3rd shift - $25.00; +$2.00 premium (paid between hours worked between 10pm and 6am)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Support packaging sampling. Reworking 50 pound bags after sampling them. Perform tasks associated conditioning, some general repair and maintenance, as directed by supervisor. Activities from receiving to storage Conditioning activities such as cleaning and sizing, treating and packaging, palletizing, wrapping and sampling Shipping/receiving, interplant movement, rework, warehousing, and inventory management of bagged and bulk seed, including the safe operation of forklifts Compliance with Work Instructions and Quality Plan requirements Complete and maintain appropriate records, documents, or reports such as quality, safety, grower, and inventory records.

The following are preferred:

Two-year agricultural diploma or related field of study Experience in light industrial, manufacturing, seed cleaning and handling, or warehouse High School Diploma is REQUIRED

Other Requirements:

Knowledge of production agriculture Valid Driver's License Ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions and anticipate needs Excellent verbal and written communication skills, reliability, work accuracy, and timeliness Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision Competent computer skills Willingness to work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, dry, and dusty conditions Ability to climb and/or work in elevated areas; standing and sitting for extended periods Position may involve repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience:

* Sustainable agriculture: 1 year (required)