Greenhouse Production Technician & Cultivation Lead

Mastronardi Produce Ltd.; Delta; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastronardi Produce Ltd. in Delta, BC seeks a Production Technician to supervise greenhouse operations, oversee cultivation teams, and implement production plans for berry crops.

You will ensure adherence to policies, food safety standards, and track-and-trace compliance while driving production goals. The role requires 3 years of related agricultural experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage daily crop care and pest control.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to supervise a team.
• Be innovative, possess analytical skills, result-oriented, composure under pressures, attention to detail, perseverance.
• Independent and able to drive other functions in achieving the goals.
• Has good technical skills, knowledge and capabilities in packaging technology and applications.
• Ability to set priorities taking into account short and long-term needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical supervision to Greenhouse personnel in the proper maintenance and care of all berry produce grown by Mastronardi.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new production plans.
• Ensure all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, food safety etc., are adhered to.
• Manage daily crop care efforts to maximize production and ensure proper techniques and sequence of tasks to benefit crop growth.
• Work with Operations Manager to forecast production.
• Follow company cultivation methods and work closely with the rest of the cultivation department to develop and improve processes and supervise all post-harvest activities.
• Ensure post-harvest work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with the company’s standard operating procedures and motivate the cultivation staff to meet performance targets.
• Manage pest pressure using IPM and environmental control techniques.
• Oversight with Compliance Officer regarding Track and Trace program implementation.
• Observe that Work Safe Practices are being followed.
• Schedule all manufacturing duties for all stages and aspects of growth.
• Three years’ experience in related Agricultural field required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team supervision

Analytical skills

Innovative mindset

Packaging technology

Prioritization

Job description

Mastronardi Produce Ltd. in Delta, BC seeks a Production Technician to supervise greenhouse operations, oversee cultivation teams, and implement production plans for berry crops.

You will ensure adherence to policies, food safety standards, and track-and-trace compliance while driving production goals. The role requires 3 years of related agricultural experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage daily crop care and pest control.