Production Technician

Location: Lethbridge County, AB T1J 5N9
Function: Seed Operations
Posting period: November 30, 2026–April 2, 2027

Pay and schedule

- First shift: $23.00/hour
- Second shift: $26.00/hour, plus a $3.00/hour premium for hours worked between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
- 3rd shift - $25.00; +$2.00 premium (paid between hours worked between 10pm and 6am)
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with optional overtime and occasional Saturdays.
- Shifts rotate every two weeks:
- Days: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Evenings: 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
- Overtime, weekend work, and shift work may be required during peak seasons.

About the role

Seeking a Production Technician to support seed conditioning and production operations at its Lethbridge-area site. This hands-on role includes seed handling, warehouse activities, equipment operation, and accurate recordkeeping.

Key responsibilities

- Perform seed conditioning activities, including cleaning, sizing, treating, packaging, palletizing, wrapping, and sampling.
- Support receiving, storage, shipping, interplant movement, rework, warehousing, and inventory management of bagged and bulk seed.
- Operate forklifts safely.
- Perform general repairs and maintenance as directed by a supervisor.
- Follow work instructions and quality plan requirements.
- Complete and maintain quality, safety, grower, and inventory records.

Qualifications and requirements

- High school diploma required.




- Forklift experience required.
- A valid driver’s licence is required; driving is not part of this role.
- Reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and adjust to changing conditions.
- Robust communication, accuracy, reliability, and time-management skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in hot, cold, wet, dry, and dusty conditions.
- Ability to climb or work at heights, stand or sit for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Must pass a background check and other pre-employment screenings.
- Respiratory medical evaluation and fit test required to wear an N95 respirator.
- Maintain a positive attitude, honesty, and respect for others.

Preferred experience: A two-year agricultural diploma or related field of study, and experience in agriculture, light industrial work, manufacturing, seed cleaning or handling, or warehousing.

Personal protective equipment

Company provides standard PPE except CSA-approved steel-toe boots. Required PPE includes leather gloves, CSA-approved safety glasses, hearing protection, a high-visibility vest, and long sleeves when handling treated seed. Steel-toe boots must cover the ankle and display the green CSA triangle. A high-visibility, Class E hard hat is required.

Pay: $23.00-$26.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Technician (Lethbridge County)
🏢 Kelly
📍 Lethbridge County