Cultivation Technician Job Description
As a Cultivation Technician at our facility, you will play a crucial role in executing crop production tasks that follow our Standard Operating Procedures for indoor cultivation. You will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day assignments and tasks associated with the Cannabis crop production cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
* Propagation: cutting and sticking clones; clone care/maintenance, watering and feeding; monitoring and maintaining Clone Room and Mother Room environment; ensuring proper labeling and inventory tracking, reporting, and record-keeping within the state-mandated electronic tracking system.
* Monitoring, reviewing, and reporting on relevant environmental factors that affect plant growth – light, temperature, medium moisture, humidity, and overall plant nutrition to ensure conformity with quality control standards.
* Inspecting crops to ascertain the existence of pests and disease and implementing IPM (Integrated Pest Management) best practices as directed.
* Plant monitoring and care during vegetative and generative growth stages: transplanting, de-foliation, pruning, staking, and plant structure training; watering and feeding; monitoring climate control systems and pest/disease pressure; inventory data input within the state-mandated electronic tracking system.
* Harvesting: cutting down plants; breaking down harvested plants; de-foliating harvested plants; weighing and inventory data input into the state-mandated electronic tracking system; cleaning and sanitizing grow rooms; hanging/organizing harvested plants within the designated dry rooms; monitoring the drying/curing process and climate control systems.
* Preparing and packaging all cannabis products during peak times, including processed products.
* Operating and maintaining cultivation systems/equipment: monitoring, calibrating, troubleshooting, running, and maintaining lighting, irrigation, and climate control systems; stocking, organizing, and handling production inputs, supplies, and materials; sanitizing and cleaning growing areas, cultivation workspaces, and tools.
* Ensuring daily compliance with policies and procedures, including but not limited to, state compliance, security and safety protocols, and standard operating procedures in all areas of production.
* Any other tasks assigned by Management.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Self-motivated to learn and improve.
* Able to work effectively.
* Can maintain a positive attitude.
* Horticulture experience is preferred but not necessary.
* Ability to execute techniques accurately and consistently.
* Good documentation, inventory, and organizational skills.
* Ability to keep to a tight schedule.
* Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
* Applicant must meet all state requirements.
* Background Check Requirement.
Benefits:
* Employee Discount available to all employees.
* Paid-Time-Off varies by State.
* Health, vision, and dental insurance.
* 98Point6 remote primary care.
* 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately).
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Paid Parental Leave.
* Life Insurance.
* Short & Long Term Disability.
* Flexible Spending Account.
* Wellness Program.
Environmental Factors:
* This position requires working in an environment with high levels of plant matter and pollen. Areas of the facility reach high/low temperatures with high humidity levels. Employees may have exposure to conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin, depending on department job assignments. Employees are required to wear protective gear and have the option to wear eye and ear protection. Certain areas of the facility use harsh chemicals for cleaning such as bleach and can have repetitive movements. Employees should be comfortable and capable of working under all of the above conditions.
Physical Requirements:
* Able to push, pull, lift, or move a minimum of 50lbs.
* Capable of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or walking for extended periods of time.
* Capable of using hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel, and pick.
* Ability to work with hazardous chemicals following strict safety guidelines.
* Utilize chemicals to clean and maintain facility/equipment.
* Must wear PPE (clothing protection), close-toed non-slip shoes, and optional ear/eye protection.