Cultivation Lead

Cresco Labs•Marshall, MI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry, known for its high-quality, awarded cannabis products and Sunnyside® dispensaries. Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs aims to normalize and professionalize cannabis through passionate employees and its Social Equity and Educational Development (SEEDTM) initiative, which promotes equal opportunity in the cannabis industry. The company is committed to leading the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on quality, consistency, integrity, and professionalism. Cresco Labs is seeking a Lead Cultivation Agent to join its growing facility. This role involves leading a team of agents in daily tasks of monitoring and maintaining plant production and health, overseeing quality control measures within the greenhouse to ensure high-quality products and compliance standards, and maintaining cleanliness and efficiency in the production area.

Requirements

Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
Two years experience in general production, preferably a regulated field producing for human consumption.
Advanced knowledge of plant cultivation and cultivation facility operations
Computer literacy in word processing, point-of-sale systems, and data base management
Knowledge of medical cannabis policy and law
Proficiency in windows-based software and point of sale applications.
Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust.
Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time.
Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level.
Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience training, leading and/or mentoring junior staff or new hires preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing cultivation staff, schedules, cultivation processes, and inventory.
Serves as a role-model and resource for cultivation staff concerning products and services, policies and procedures, industry news, and changes in regulations.
Responds to all gardener questions, concerns, or suggestions and takes action when necessary to resolve conflicts.
Responsible for delegating tasks to gardeners and harvest technicians in order to maintain a compliant and clean cultivation facility.
Coordinates with the Garden Manager to ensure accurate information is communicated to the cultivation staff.
Oversees all cultivation tasks and processes, ensures proper documentation of all applicable activities in accordance with the State and standards set by Cresco Labs.
Responsible for measuring and mixing nutrient and plant applications and applying these mixtures according to Cresco Labs policy.
Ensure plant health by pruning, topping, trimming, and analyzing plant health according to Cresco Labs policy, as well as any other tasks required.
Maintain rotation of strains through garden to ensure variety and quantity for cultivation facility.
Maintain accurate records of all cultivation activities including inventory records, crop application records, materials receipt, returns, etc. in accordance with the State and standards set by Cresco Labs.