Cultivation Associate - Job ID 1682854

DCM Inc•Washington, DC

About The Position

Growing medical and recreational cannabis manufacturers on the East Coast. Our mission is simple: grow the highest-quality weed at prices everyone can afford. We're looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to democratize cannabis-or as we like to say, to "Weed the People." With a dialed-in grow operation and a bold new brand refresh, we're ready to dominate the MD/DC market-and have a little fun while we're at it. Cultivation Associate Our Cultivation Associate is an entry-level position. This position is primarily responsible for providing care and support for plant cultivation in accordance with our policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. Your role in caring for our plants: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

For legal reasons, all employees need to be at least 21 years of age.
You will be asked to pass a Federal and State criminal history background check.
We ask that you have at least a high school diploma/GED.
Desire and ability to work as a member of a team.
Flexibility to accommodate scheduling demands including some weekends and applicable holidays.
Please have personal accountability, proactive behaviors, and strong attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to ensure all tasks are performed correctly, efficiently, and effectively.
Excellent observational skills.
Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
Compliance with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
Ability to work at a fast pace in a high production environment.
Ability to maintain respectful, open communication with the management team and other co-workers.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
This position requires an inordinate amount of sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting and reaching in full range of motion to complete physical tasks
You will be asked to carry/lift loads of up to 50lbs, often times repeatedly, throughout the day.
This position requires standing, stooping, squatting, or crouching for more than 4 hours sequentially.
This position requires the extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects.
As this position will mainly be working in the greenhouse, we ask that you be willing and able to work in an environment with high light and heat levels.

Responsibilities

Perform general cleaning duties in and around the facility including cleaning trays, containers, drainage systems, and fertigation systems
Responsible for following all standard operating procedures (SOP's) operational guidelines, verbal directives, training information and policies when performing duties
Participate in all the 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 up to date accurate data logs.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Completes duties on time and willingness to accept additional job duties and responsibilities.
Maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers.
Work closely with other grow team members and the Cultivation Department Head on a daily basis.
Follow all building IPM protocols.