Nathan Armstrong
Red Deer,AB
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Nestle Purina Distribution Centre
09.2024 - Current
- Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts safely and efficiently, moving and organizing product in a high-volume distribution setting.
- Maintain forklift certification and follow all safety standards.
- Perform accurate material handling, ensuring correct placement and minimal product damage.
- Contribute to a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
Food Safety Team Member
Nestle Purina Distribution Centre
09.2024 - Current
- Represent shift in monthly food safety meetings, serving as the voice of frontline operations.
- Identify and escalate food safety risks such as pallet damage, pest prevention, and storage optimization.
- Propose improvements to sanitation practices and ensure proper equipment availability for maintaining a clean, compliant workspace.
- Support continuous improvement in workplace hygiene and regulatory compliance.
Cultivation Technician
Supernova Farms Inc.
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Operated fertigation and irrigation programs: mixed stock solutions; controlled pH and EC; tracked runoff; calibrated meters/sensors; maintained dosers, injectors, and reservoirs.
- Managed the health and structure of plants through detailed trimming, pruning, and defoliation.
- Collaborated with the cultivation team to ensure consistent care and quality across all grow areas.
- Built and maintained data logs (pH/EC/temperature, feed volumes, alarms) to support QA/compliance; wrote and followed SOPs and CAPAs after deviations.
Assistant Master Grower
Arrow Cannabis
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Operated an automatic fertigation system delivering proper nutrients/feeding intervals for our crop steering program
- Cultivated high-quality cannabis strains through advanced horticultural techniques and environmental control systems.
- Implemented integrated pest management strategies, reducing crop loss and enhancing plant health.
- Led team in optimizing nutrient delivery systems to maximize yield and quality of harvests.
- Developed and maintained standard operating procedures ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
ICM/Irrigation Lead
Candre Cannabis
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed daily plant care, including propagation, transplanting, trimming, pruning, and irrigation, ensuring optimal growth conditions.
- Operated and maintained irrigation systems, demonstrating technical proficiency with equipment.
- Supervised irrigation operations, ensuring precise nutrient delivery and system efficiency.
Community Support Worker
Catholic Social Services CSD
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Built strong, trust-based relationships using empathetic communication and active listening.
- Improved client well-being by delivering tailored support and resources.
- Handled crisis situations effectively, ensuring safety and calm through de-escalation techniques.
Warehouse Supervisor
Sundial Growers
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed shipping and receiving, including sanitization, inventory logging, and distribution.
- Trained staff on safe use of electric pallet jacks for moving large nutrient totes.
- Recorded inventory usage and re-classed products in Microsoft NAV to support production needs.
General Laborer
Howells Excavating LTD.
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Operated Rock Trucks, Skid Steers, and Packers for various tasks.
- Performed equipment maintenance, including oil changes and filter replacements.
- Loaded trucks with landscaping materials efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Innisfail High School
06.2018
Skills
- Pump & Valve Operation
- Water Quality Testing (pH/EC, Filtration, RO/UV)
- SCADA Monitoring & Alarm Response
- Preventive Maintenance & Repairs
- Distribution System Operations
- Safety Compliance (LOTO, Confined Space, PPE)
- Irrigation & Fertigation Systems
- SOP Documentation & Reporting
- Team Leadership & Communication
Certification
- Health Canada Security Clearance, 10/2021-10/2026
- First Aid & CPR Level C, 01/2021 -10/2024
- WHMIS, Present
References
Gerrit Richards
(403) 437-1397
Denell Mccune
(403) 396-3511
Jamie Owens
(403) 861-2201
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Nestle Purina Distribution Centre
09.2024 - Current
Food Safety Team Member
Nestle Purina Distribution Centre
09.2024 - Current
Cultivation Technician
Supernova Farms Inc.
02.2024 - 09.2024
Assistant Master Grower
Arrow Cannabis
07.2023 - 02.2024
ICM/Irrigation Lead
Candre Cannabis
08.2020 - 03.2023
Community Support Worker
Catholic Social Services CSD
03.2019 - 01.2022
Warehouse Supervisor
Sundial Growers
01.2019 - 08.2020
General Laborer
Howells Excavating LTD.
07.2018 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Innisfail High School