Cultivation Lead - GrowHealthy (Lake Wales)
About The Position
The Cultivation Lead oversees and coordinates cultivation activities in a production facility, ensuring that work follows standard operating procedures, regulatory guidelines, and quality standards. The role supervises and guides cultivation technicians, delegates tasks, provides training, and supports an efficient workflow. It also includes hands-on cultivation work such as planting, watering, feeding, pruning, and harvesting, as well as monitoring plant health and environmental conditions. The Cultivation Lead collaborates with cultivation managers and other departments to optimize processes, address issues, and maintain consistent, high-quality operations. The role contributes to quality control, regulatory compliance, safe and sanitary work practices, recordkeeping, team development, and improvements to cultivation methods and yield. The employee works in a dispensary and/or cultivation environment, with exposure to varied environmental conditions and occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience in the cannabis industry and six months of experience in the specific area of the role.
- At least one year of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Advanced knowledge of cannabis cultivation, strains, and growth cycles.
- Strong knowledge of environmental factors affecting plant growth, including light, humidity, and temperature.
- Advanced knowledge of state-specific cannabis laws and regulatory compliance.
- Strong attention to detail to monitor plant health, identify issues, and implement corrective measures.
- Ability to work independently or with others, coordinate multiple tasks, and prioritize work effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster relationships and collaborate across company levels and with external partners.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an operations, production, or manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day cannabis cultivation tasks, including planting, watering, feeding, pruning, and harvesting plants.
- Oversee and support the daily workflow of assigned areas.
- Monitor plant health and address pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and other issues.
- Follow standard operating procedures and ensure compliance with local regulations and laws governing cannabis cultivation.
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene standards in cultivation areas.
- Monitor and adjust temperature, humidity, lighting, and other environmental factors to optimize plant growth.
- Operate and maintain cultivation equipment, including lighting, irrigation, and ventilation systems.
- Maintain accurate records of cultivation activities, plant growth, treatments, and environmental conditions.
- Follow Good Agricultural Practices as outlined by the United States Department of Agriculture.
- Collaborate with cultivation team members to complete tasks efficiently and coordinate waste disposal and proper storage.
- Communicate observations, issues, and proposed improvements to supervisors or relevant personnel.
- Follow safety protocols and procedures to help maintain a safe working environment.
- Assist with quality control by following quality standards and monitoring plant quality throughout the cultivation cycle.
- Participate in training and stay updated on industry best practices.
- Propose improvements to cultivation methods to improve efficiency and yield.
- Follow and implement company core values, including respect, diversity, sustainability, research, and service, and cultural principles of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 12 days of paid time off.
- Ten paid holidays.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- Transit benefits.
- Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- Wellness program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Product discounts.
- Opportunity to work in a growing company where employees’ talents and skills can have a positive impact.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
