Cultivation Agent

Cresco Labs•Kankakee, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Cresco Labs is seeking a Cultivation Agent to provide on-site cultivation support for one or more medical cannabis gardens. The agent completes tasks assigned by the Cultivation Team Lead to monitor and maintain plant production and health, uphold quality control measures, and keep the production area organized, clean, and efficient. Day-to-day work includes plant care such as watering, pruning, and trimming, while following applicable regulations and Cresco Labs standards. The role also involves cleaning cultivation equipment and tools, safely disposing of waste, and assisting the Cultivation Manager with tracking plants from birth to harvest through accurate documentation. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The listed pay range is $18 per hour.

Requirements

Two years of experience in general production, preferably in a regulated field producing products for human consumption, or a satisfactory combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties.
Effective time-management skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to perform job duties in indoor and greenhouse climates with varying weather conditions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
Ability to work around plant material, potentially including exposure to plant pollen and/or dust.
Ability to sit, stand, kneel, and perform repetitive hand actions for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to torso level.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must comply with all legal and company regulations for working in the industry.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Maintain plant health by pruning, topping, trimming, and completing other required plant-care tasks according to Cresco Labs policy.
Move plants efficiently and in an orderly manner between areas of the cultivation facility.
Move Rockwool for transplanting plants.
Transplant smaller plants into larger pots.
Perform assigned duties to keep the cultivation facility clean and safe, including safe waste disposal.
Clean cultivation equipment and tools, including light reflectors, containers, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment.
Assist the Cultivation Manager with tracking plants from birth to harvest by accurately documenting applicable activities.
Accurately document plant tracking numbers, lot numbers, and other applicable information.