Blackson Joseph Muhindo
Agriculturalist
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Skilled Production Worker offering four years of experience in warehouse, products packaging and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Processing and Packaging Operator
Bunge Canada
Edmonton, AB
11.2023 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Labeled, recorded, and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
- Completed processing activities to conform with laws, safety standards, and product hygiene standards.
- Conducted basic repairs of vacuum sealers, pallet jacks, and lifts to keep equipment properly cleaned and maintained.
- Inspected products before packaging to prevent shipping defective and damaged goods to customers.
- Operated tape machines, scales and label printers to package items correctly.
- Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
- Packed, weighed and shipped items per customer specifications.
- Organized items on racks, shelves and bins to maintain established order.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Operated manual pallet jacks and forklifts to move and store materials.
- Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of packaged products, stepping in to resolve issues promptly and avoid costly production errors.
- Regulated machine flow, speed and temperature and stopped and reset machine to address malfunctions.
- Counted and recorded finished and rejected packaged items.
- Maintained optimal equipment performance by carrying out simple hourly maintenance on machines.
Post Harvest Handling /Warehouse Associate
The little Potato Company
Edmonton, AB
08.2023 - Current
- Weigh potatoes to ensure they meet weight requirements
- Discard bad potatoes that did not meet standards
- Operate palletizing equipment to stack and wrap finished products
- Assist in unloading of raw materials into the production line
- Identify and remove defective products from the production line
- Maintain cleanliness of work area, equipment and supplies used in picking process
- Pick orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers
- Label packages accurately with destination addresses for shipping purposes
- Wrap packages securely with bubble wrap, tape and labels before loading onto delivery trucks
- Label boxes and places in outbound collection areas
- Clean and organize aisles, workstations and floors to promote operational productivity
- Inspect potatoes for size, shape, color and blemishes to determine grade.
Farm Manager and Agronomist
Vienna Mixed Farms
Kampala, Uganda
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented a crop rotation plan for cabbage, maize, eggplants, onions, tomatoes, passion fruits and watermelon to optimize soil fertility and yield
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when to irrigate crops or apply pesticides
- Supervised planting, cultivating, harvesting, storage, and marketing activities for 7 crops
- Maintained records on production output and crop yields in order to make future planning decisions
- Planned harvest and planting schedules.
Farm Productivity Team Lead
Nimys Horticultural Farm
Matuu, Kenya
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard
- Trained new farm staff in defoliation, greenhouse operations, and other farm relevant processes and procedures
- Monitored team performance against targets, taking corrective action where necessary
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and task completion times
- Delegated tasks appropriately according to individual skill sets.
Agronomist & Farm Manager
Ufyen Sare, Farm
Ufyen, Puntland
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed agricultural plans for greenhouse farmers, open field growers and goat ranchers
- Provided advice on pest control methods to protect sweet and hot pepper, open and greenhouse tomatoes, watermelon, guavas, lemon, papaya and palm dates (crops) from disease or damage
- Inspected fields for signs of weeds, insects or disease outbreaks
- Maintained records of fertilizer applications, crop rotations and harvest data
- Developed budgets based on estimated costs associated with farming operations
- Advised over 15 farmers from Ufyen on best management practices that promote sustainability
- Lead a team of 10 casual farm workers.
Value Chain Development Field Worker
Nairobi City County
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Conducted field visits in 26 sub-counties to evaluate the performance of agricultural crops, pests, and diseases
- Maintained accurate records of all activities conducted in the field
- Provided technical advice to 12 farmers groups on best practices for crop production and management
- Organized seminars and workshops to educate farmers on new farming techniques and technologies
- Inspected agricultural plots to identify potential problems with soil fertility and pest infestations
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders from different sectors of the agricultural industry
- Scheduled visits and consultations to meet with farmers and discuss needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture -
University of Eastern Africa Baraton
08.2015
Skills
- Performance Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Crop Care Guidance
- Weed and Pest Management
- Record Keeping
- Technical Support
- Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Operational Recordkeeping
- Packaging
- Product Sorting
- Attention to Detail
- Shipment Preparation
- Palletizing
Timeline
Processing and Packaging Operator
Bunge Canada
11.2023 - Current
Post Harvest Handling /Warehouse Associate
The little Potato Company
08.2023 - Current
Farm Manager and Agronomist
Vienna Mixed Farms
01.2019 - 01.2023
Farm Productivity Team Lead
Nimys Horticultural Farm
01.2017 - 01.2018
Agronomist & Farm Manager
Ufyen Sare, Farm
01.2016 - 01.2017
Value Chain Development Field Worker
Nairobi City County
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture -
University of Eastern Africa Baraton
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