Production Technician

Vylor; Chatham; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Four weeks paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor Inc. in Ontario seeks a Production Technician to join our seed production team on-site in Chatham. You will operate process equipment, follow Quality Plan instructions, collect data, support preventive maintenance, and participate in warehousing, field, and harvest activities.

Safety is central and you may lead site safety programs while maintaining high production standards. We offer strong benefits, relocation not offered, visa sponsorship not available, and a collaborative environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 5 years’ work experience.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime during seasonal peaks.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Legally able to work in Canada; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate process equipment following safety policies.
• Adhere to Quality Plan Work Instructions and requirements.
• Collect data for continuous improvement and production records.
• Support preventive maintenance and general repairs.
• Lead or support safety programs on site.
• Assist warehousing activities including forklift operation.
• Use automation and computers for tasks (HMI, tablets).
• Possible field coordination and harvest support as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Rotating shifts

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

5 years experience

Tools

WMS

SAP/ERP

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting‑edge biotech, and next‑generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Technician to join our company and support our Chatham, Ontario location.

As a Production Technician, you will play a vital hands‑on role in our seed production operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll operate a variety of process equipment, use automated and computerized systems, and follow detailed quality plans and work instructions to support reliable production outcomes. This role contributes to continuous improvement through data collection, preventative maintenance support, and participation in warehousing, field, and harvest activities. Safety is central to everything we do, and you’ll help lead or support site safety initiatives that protect people, products, and performance.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

This role will be on‑site at the location.

What You’ll Do

• Run a variety of process equipment while adhering to our company’s robust safety policies
• Ensure compliance with Quality Plan Work Instructions and Quality Plan requirements
• Collect and record data for continuous improvement projects and production records
• Support preventative maintenance (PM) and other general repair efforts
• Lead or support a defined safety program to enhance safety across the site
• Assist with warehousing activities including forklift operation
• Use automation and computerized systems to perform work tasks (HMI, computers, iPads, etc.)
• Potential to perform field management activities such as scouting, field maintenance, logistical planning, and maintain relationships with external partners (growers, contractors, etc.)
• Assist with harvest activities such as preparation, seed sampling, truck unloading, and other relevant processes
• Various other duties as assigned

Location Specific Items:

• This position may require working at our Ridgetown, Ontario location during seasonal peaks
• Variety of shifts worked during the year including continental 12-hour shifts

Education

• High School Diploma or a minimum of 5 years’ work experience

What Skills You Need

• Value health and safety! Always work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day
• Willingness and flexibility to work a rotating shift and scheduled overtime hours, including weekends and holidays, during seasonal peaks to support production demand
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Comfortable with technology (computers, iPads, etc.), have good computer skills, and are familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• High attention to detail, can multitask, maintain an organized workplace, and have excellent problem‑solving skills
• Proactive, communicate concerns, and adaptable
• Legally able to work in Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position
• Hold a valid Canadian driver’s license, so you are able to drive a company vehicle to field locations when needed

Physical Job Requirements

• Stand and sit for extended periods
• Work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Perform work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting
• Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and canola pollen and protein and sorghum as well as potential mold spores and/or chemicals in the course of your duties

Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, Continuous Improvement, and Standardized Work
• WMS and SAP/ERP system experience
• Forklift operation experience
• Agricultural experience
• Mechanical skillset

Benefits – How We’ll Support You

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes 16 weeks of supplementary top‑up for both mothers and fathers.
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Vylor Benefits
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

The salary range for this position is $44,410.00 to $55,510.00.

This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.