Cultivation Associate - Job ID 1885795

DCM•Hagerstown, MD

10h

About The Position

The Cultivation Associate is an entry-level position primarily responsible for caring for and supporting plant cultivation in accordance with company policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. The role performs a range of grow tasks and facility cleaning, follows standard operating procedures and building IPM protocols, keeps accurate data logs, and maintains an organized work environment. The associate works closely with the grow team and Cultivation Department Head, communicates with management and coworkers, and completes assigned duties on time. The position is based mainly in a greenhouse with high light and heat levels. The shift is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must pass a federal and state criminal history background check.
High school diploma or GED required.
Must be willing and able to step over 28-inch-tall rails.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including extensive sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, reaching, and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
Ability to carry or lift loads up to 50 pounds, often repeatedly throughout the day.
Ability to stand, stoop, squat, or crouch for more than four hours sequentially.
Willingness and ability to work in a greenhouse environment with high light and heat levels.
Ability to follow HR policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
Ability to work at a fast pace in a high-production environment.

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 behavior, and strong attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to perform tasks correctly, efficiently, and effectively.
Excellent observational skills.
Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
Ability to maintain respectful, open communication with management and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Perform general cleaning duties 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 company policies while 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, respectful communication with management 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.