AGRI-NEO – JOB DESCRIPTION Pilot Plant General Laborer Member of: Engineering Team Location: Toronto, ON Canada

COMPANY Agri-Neo’s mission is to help safely feed the world. Our vision to accomplish this is to set new food safety standards with our treatments for many foods. Our first product line is Neo-Pure, which leverages our proprietary technology of liquid formulas and systems that apply our solutions onto spices, seeds, and nuts in food processing facilities. These solutions control pathogens such as Salmonella and E. coli to ensure the food is safe to eat and to prevent recalls. We have several customers throughout North America, Latin America, and Asia, including large mainstream food processors that treat food continuously at high throughputs. We are scaling up our products at more mainstream customer sites to ensure that we set new food safety standards to help safely feed the world.

POSITION SUMMARY The Pilot Plant General Laborer is an integral part of Agri-Neo’s Research and Development team and contributes to the daily operation of the pilot plant and the warehouse, including assisting Pilot Plant technicians and Test engineers with pilot and large-scale runs. This individual is responsible for assembling and disassembling the system and managing the food preparation both before a run and after a run. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the pilot plant area including the equipment, food, inventory, shipping and receiving.

The Pilot Plant Laborer is responsible for following directions and instructions, and performing duties consistent with legislative, safety, and organizational policies/procedures.

Key Responsibilities Pilot Plant Assemble and prepare the pilot plant equipment at the beginning of each day. Clean equipment, or specific components, as required to prepare for production runs. Prepare food products and chemicals required to conduct pilot-scale and large-scale experimental runs. Operate a forklift to move products, chemicals, and equipment around pilot plant as needed. Support test runs for research and development efforts. Dispose of food products after testing and maintain a clean and organized work area. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment after each use. Complete daily and weekly checks to confirm equipment is in proper working condition.

Warehouse Receive and process warehouse products and other deliveries related to the pilot plant (pick, unload, label, store, distribute). Prepare shipments related to the pilot plant (load, pack, wrap). Perform daily inspections to make sure the cold storage is secured and working properly. Package, seal, and properly store food products, including seeds and nuts, at the end of each day. Follow quality service standards, 5S, and comply with procedures and safety rules. Perform daily inspections on forklift to ensure it is safe and working properly and order propane tanks. Perform inventory checks and communicate when pilot plant and warehouse supplies, including PPE, cleaning materials, and replacement parts are low and need to be ordered. Secure warehouse facilities at the end of each day, including confirming emergency exits are properly closed.

Engineering Support Support the fabrication and preparation of components, materials, and parts for prototypes and testing. Support testing across all product lines.

Communication Communicate and coordinate with all internal persons as needed. Collaborate and cooperate with colleagues and assist as needed.

Miscellaneous Maintain accurate and up to date records, and files as needed. Use and maintain company equipment as intended. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment daily. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. 1-3 years’ experience in a food processing facility. Forklift license.

Skills: Problem-solving skills. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to operate warehouse machinery and equipment. Ability to consistently lift up to 50lbs throughout shift. Competent with inventory management systems. Knowledge of inventory management and warehouse processes and procedures. Ability to follow established work instructions and processes. Strong attention to detail. Ability to manage complex and time-sensitive projects. Ability to work accurately, effectively under pressure and be adaptable to flexible work schedule when required meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work in a safe manner. Proactive, positive, and fast learner. High dedication and work ethic.

This job posting is for a new vacancy. In accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, as amended, we disclose that our recruitment process does NOT use artificial intelligence (AI) tools. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring team.

As part of our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility, our goal is a workforce built on respect that reflects the communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest in Agri-Neo but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. We are happy to honor accommodations at any part of the recruitment process and invite you to let us know how we can help.