Production Technician

Values

Primary 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.

Education/Background Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three years’ experience in related Agricultural field required.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required