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Conducts seed and special crops processing procedures, ensuring standards are met without undue loss of product.
    Manages the production and process flow of product through cleaning, splitting, colour sorting and calibration.
    Establishes and maintains procedures for the efficient and safe handling of all processing inventory, ensuring that all the proper weights are recorded.
    Grades products processed at the facility, providing

Conducts seed and special crops processing procedures, ensuring standards are met without undue loss of product.
    Manages the production and process flow of product through cleaning, splitting, colour sorting and calibration.
    Establishes and maintains procedures for the efficient and safe handling of all processing inventory, ensuring that all the proper weights are recorded.
    Grades products processed at the facility, providing specialist knowledge of the suitability of product samples for splitting.
    Supervises and participates in the receiving of all inventory ensuring proper storage while maintaining the accuracy of bin charts and inventory records.
    Determines product processing parameters including the adjustment of all machinery and technology, setting of procedures to ensure quality standards for shipments are maintained.
    Maintains customer relations by promoting a high level of service by ensuring stocks are available for shipment and that customer specifications are met in the loading and packaging of the product.
    Responsible for the facility maintenance and safety including fabrication of repair/spare parts for the proprietary equipment.
    Assists the General Manager in the day-to-day operation of the processing plant.
    Performs other related duties as required.
    Designs and develops training materials including checklists, operational manuals, maintenance forms and training materials for use by production staff.
    Must follow all procedures as developed in the Food Safety Program, Housekeeping, Preventative Maintenance, Re-Work, and monitor all check points where quality can be compromised.

Experience/Skills

    At least five years of work experience in the splitting, processing and cleaning of specialty crops and red lentil varieties.  
    Must possess the ability to supervise and instruct staff in the processing/cleaning and shipment of products.

AGT Foods values and supports employment equity in the workplace.

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