Cultivation Tech

Bostica•Lynn, MA

About The Position

Provides labor to support the activities and operations of the Cultivation Department, while abiding by policies, procedures and operational guidelines. Maintain organization, cleanliness and efficiency of production area. Carry out day-to-day plant care including watering, pruning, harvesting and trimming. Monitor and maintain plant production and quality control measures in accordance all Local and State regulations.

Requirements

Follows all company safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a safe and injury free work-zone.
Must have accountability, proactive behavior and strong attention to detail
Requires prolonged walking and standing and some bending, reaching, stooping and stretching
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, lifting, walking, standing, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Ability to lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance)
Ability to proficiently operate a computer and other office equipment
Work is generally performed inside a climate-controlled cultivation facility and outside
Work is subject to weather conditions, including rain and hot or cold temperatures
Involves frequent contact with varied levels of personnel, including vendors, visitors and staff
Will require working rotating shifts with varied hours/day, including evenings weekends, holidays, and special events
May eventually include working an alternative workweek
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous manufacturing/laborer experience preferred
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered, including internal experience.
A valid driver’s license and be insurable; continuing education will be required to maintain certifications and licenses
At least a minimum of 21 years old and pass a criminal background check
Current cannabis agent license
You must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a commercial cannabis, agricultural, or landscaping facility/company preferred
Advanced knowledge of the cannabis plant ideal but not necessary, though a strong agricultural background is strongly preferred
Knowledge of large-scale commercial cultivation
Knowledge of plant diseases, insects and fungi
Knowledge of different cultivars and their specific needs
Ability to execute techniques consistently
Good documentation, inventory, and organization skills
Excellent time management skills.
Experience working with cannabis cultivation and/or commercial agriculture and/or health industry highly desirable
Experience following a health and safety compliance program

Responsibilities

Provide plant care throughout the cycle of the grow including: Cloning, transplanting, feeding plants, defoliation, plant maintenance, plant transportation, waste disposal and assisting in inventory management
Ensure plant health by pruning, toping, trimming, analyzing plant health for pest and disease according to Company policy, as well as any other tasks required
Maintain all cultivation facility protocols in an efficient and timely manner
Manage cannabis plants, giving each individual plant the attention it needs while transplanting, pruning and feeding with oversight from the department leads and managers
Facility Cleaning
Perform all assigned duties required to ensure a clean, sanitary and safe cultivation facility
Responsible for the cleanliness and sanitization of all cultivation equipment, surfaces and tools.
Execute preventative maintenance and elimination of all types of molds, mildews, and pests
Maintain an organized work environment
Reports and Documentation
Assist the Cultivation Leads and Managers with tracking plants from propagation to harvest by ensuring proper and accurate documentation for applicable activities
Ensure accurate documentation of all plant tracking numbers, lot numbers, and all other applicable information
Follows all company safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a safe and injury free work-zone.
Attend required meetings and participate in team and professional development activities
Utilize effective communication skills and demonstrate a sense of urgency
Exhibits empathetic behavior towards others
Listen and respond to requests appropriately and timely
Ensure the department’s area remains neat, clean and organized
Maintains discretionary practices; tactful with sensitive and confidential business information
Follow and integrate company policies and procedures into all on-the-job interactions, tasks and behaviors
Provide timely and appropriate feedback to Supervisor
Provide excellent service and exceptional interactions with visitors, vendors and staff
Perform other general labor duties as assigned
Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure
Facility maintenance and troubleshooting as necessary
Follow all company policies and procedures into all on-the-job interactions, tasks and behaviors
Knowledge and enforcement of the policies, procedures and company goals
Basic math skills
Listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences, cross functional / departmental
Use initiative and independent judgment appropriately
Comply with all Local and State ordinances, regulations, standards, and any applicable laws
Regularly exercise discretionary authority
Analyze and evaluate information accurately, and to express ideas clearly when providing oral and written reports or recommendations on administrative, financial and technical issues
Use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, data base management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and management.
Work independently and in a team setting throughout the workday with given directives.
Ability to remain calm and professional in difficult situations