Cultivation Tech 2 - 3

The Cultivation Technician is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day procedures that ensure the successful cultivation of cannabis plants. This position will be responsible for following ALL Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) as they relate to various aspects of our cultivation and maintaining compliance within our facility at all times.

Responsibilities

Follow all SOPs, verbal directives, training information and policies when performing duties

Reports to the Cultivation Lead/Manager for daily tasks

General cleaning duties, e.g., scrubbing and sanitizing trays in various flowering rooms; cleaning miscellaneous growing equipment to maintain protocols

Assist with the coordination of all grow operations including: Daily Activities, Quality Assurance, Potting, Manicuring, Harvesting, and pruning as well as assuring compliance with local, state, and federal licensing requirements

Submits daily digital checklists and immediately reports any abnormal plant health or evidence of pests/disease to the Lead

Transfers plants from one stage to the next; de-leafing plants, removing waste, weighing & tracking plant waste

Responsible for completing any work assigned to them during their scheduled shift, as well as information sharing

Responsible for following all operational guidelines, verbal directives, training information and policies when performing duties

Inspect all emitters daily, ensuring correct positioning and that hoses are dripping properly

Complies with safety requirements at all times

Aides in all aspects of plant life cycle, including but not limited to; plant watering, defoliating, cleaning, feeding, fertilizing, canopy maintenance and transplanting, as assigned

Releases beneficial/predatory insects

Affixing METRC tags to plant lots and individual plants

Perform basic mathematical calculations converting various units of measurements

Escalate issues to appropriate channels using clear written/verbal communication

Follows Integrated Pest Management procedures to prevent contamination and ensure overall plant health

Perform all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe cultivation facility

Cataloging and maintaining organization of plants, tags, and pruning biomass

Responsible for the cleanliness of all cultivation equipment and tools

Communicates clearly, effectively, and proactively with management and team members

Work closely with management to anticipate challenges and provide clarity around daily plant changes

Requirements:

Must be 21 or over

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to solve practical problems

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, with the use of a smartphone

May require working rotating shifts with varied hours/day, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events

Adhere to company mission statement, while maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism

Must work well with others and ability to adapt quickly to changes in policy, procedure, methods and technique

Requires normal, corrective vision range, the ability to see color and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols

Functional Acumen - Consistently shows comprehensive knowledge, skills, and abilities in the functional area(s) for which they are responsible, and understands the fit with overall business goals

Emotional Intelligence - Consistently executes the four (4) principles of EQ (i.e., self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, relationship management)

Intellectual Agility: Consistently evaluates challenges and opportunities from a variety of angles, taking in multiple inputs, and arrives at reasonable business decisions

Collaborate - Consistently maintains effective teaming relationships with internal parties, and as applicable, external parties

Dependable - Can be consistently trusted to execute their job responsibilities on-time and within scope, and meets or exceeds targeted business results

Upholds Company Values - Consistently role-models and supports execution of the Company core values

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to perform carrying, grasping, lifting, walking, standing, use of ladder, use of power tools, some bending/crouching, stooping, stretching, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus, and have the ability to walk on uneven terrain.

Must be able to climb ladders and perform work on catwalks 20 ft above ground floor.

Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull and balance up to 75 lbs. (125 lbs. with assistance) and must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with plants and products

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as company issued respirators, face coverings, coveralls, gloves, hair/beard nets, as needed, as this position may be exposed to splash hazards, high temperatures, high humidity, and chemicals

Must not be allergic to or have a fear of insects

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to herbal aromas, dust, and/or airborne particles

Must be able to work at a fast pace under warm cultivation lights - flowering rooms average 82+ degrees

The employee regularly works in high, precarious places

The employee works under warm cultivation lights - flowering rooms average 82+ degrees

The employee works on 3 grow levels exceeding 20 ft above ground floor

Must be able to work on an environment with moderate to loud noise level