Cultivation Specialist

Verano•Palatka, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cultivation Specialist provides on-site support to multiple gardens in a cannabis cultivation facility. The role maintains quality control and supports crop health and safety throughout the plant life cycle, from propagation to pre-harvest. Cultivation Specialists may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments to meet business needs. The position pays $15 per hour on a weekly pay period. Work is performed in a warehouse environment with moderate noise. The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts and electrical-shock risk. The role involves working around changing temperatures and humidity, pollen, dust, dander, and other natural elements.

Requirements

Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a related position.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and perform repetitive tasks.
Positive attitude and ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Willingness to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment safely.
Comfort working at heights, with soil and water, and in tight spaces.
Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel, and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be at least 21 years old and able to successfully register with the state cannabis commission as an agent.
Must comply with laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.
Frequently remain stationary, move and/or position oneself, communicate, and operate, prepare, place, or position objects, tools, or controls.
Able to stand for 90% of the time and occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
Comfortable occasionally ascending and descending a ladder to service lights, filters, trellis netting, and ceiling fans up to 25 feet, and working atop and traversing scaffolding when required.
Comfortable with changing environmental temperatures and humidity, and exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other natural elements.
Close-observation vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in a regulated production facility, such as food, beverage, or CPG.
Basic knowledge of plant structure and horticulture.

Responsibilities

Support plant management, fertilization, insect and disease monitoring, sanitation, and plant growth, health, and appearance in grow rooms.
Clone, trim, prune, top, and train plants as directed by the Cultivation Manager.
Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
Follow company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the facility and production areas.
Immediately inform the Cultivation Manager of system discrepancies.
Visually inspect plants for disease, deficiencies, insects, and mold, and report concerns to management for remediation.
Follow plant scheduling to accurately project plant needs.
Catalogue, track, and organize plants from clone to harvest using the track-and-trace system.
Participate in the company continuous-improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
Clean cultivation equipment and tools regularly, including light reflectors, containers, and ventilation equipment.
Document and update cultivation logs with nutrient and/or substance applications to plants in the facility.
Support additional cultivation and harvest teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.