Cultivation Associate - Job ID 1885795

DCM Inc•Hagerstown, MD

About The Position

The Cultivation Associate is an entry-level position primarily responsible for providing care and support for plant cultivation in accordance with company policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. The role performs a range of grow tasks and facility cleaning, maintains accurate logs and an organized work environment, follows building IPM protocols, and communicates with the management team and coworkers. The position works closely with other grow team members and the Cultivation Department Head.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a federal and state criminal history background check.
Have at least a high school diploma or GED.
Be willing and able to step over 28-inch-tall rails.
Be able and willing to perform extensive sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, and reaching through a full range of motion.
Be able to carry or lift loads of up to 50 pounds, often repeatedly throughout the day.
Be able to stand, stoop, squat, or crouch for more than four hours sequentially.
Be able to use arms, hands, and fingers repetitively for extended periods to cut and manipulate small objects.
Be willing and able to work in a greenhouse environment with high light and heat levels.
Comply with HR policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure.

Nice To Haves

Desire and ability to work as a member of a team.
Flexibility to accommodate scheduling demands, including some weekends and applicable holidays.
Personal accountability, proactive behaviors, and strong attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to ensure tasks are performed correctly, efficiently, and effectively.
Excellent observational skills.
Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
Ability to work at a fast pace in a high-production environment.
Ability to maintain respectful, open communication with the management team and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Perform general cleaning in and around the facility, including cleaning trays, containers, drainage systems, and fertigation systems.
Follow standard operating procedures, operational guidelines, verbal directives, training information, and policies when performing duties.
Participate in grow tasks including cloning, transplanting, trellising, watering, feeding, defoliation, flushing, foliar and preventative sprays, waste disposal, sachet hanging, inventory management, day tank adjustments, and sanitizing rooms for reset.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date data logs.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Complete duties on time and accept additional job duties and responsibilities.
Maintain open and respectful communication with the management team and coworkers.
Work closely with grow team members and the Cultivation Department Head on a daily basis.
Follow all building IPM protocols.
Perform other duties as necessary.