Cultivation Technician- Sprayer

Tilray•Fenwick, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cultivation Technician - Sprayer will be reporting to the Cultivation Lead. They will be responsible to support the Cultivation Lead responsibilities with all the spray responsibilities and ensure all work is completed on daily basis. This is a full-time, permanent role requiring a minimum of 40 hours a week with a rotation schedule for weekend coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in agricultural or horticultural work.
Reliable transportation required.
A valid pesticide license required.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds, as required.
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and withstand exposure to outdoor elements.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

Follow strict internal protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Read and understand product labels.
Weigh and measure pesticides accurately according to label rate.
Apply pesticide spray to crop according to Ontario Pesticide Applicators License and work instructions.
Inspect product for defects and report abnormalities to supervisor immediately.
Ability to identify phytotoxicity.
Maintain proper working order of spray machine.
Wash sprayer and record cleaning on tracker.
Work cohesively with coworkers.
Communicate well with supervisors and management.
Accept guidance from Team Leads and Assistant Growers and Master Grower regarding application technique.
Keep a tidy and organized working area and ensure personnel within their team are as well.
Responsible of communicating with the team leads.
Additional plant care responsibilities outside spray hours which includes: Pruning, irrigation, planting, harvesting.
Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA, 2000).
Follow the Cannabis Act, Cannabis Regulations, and any new revisions.
Comply with Quality Assurance SOPs, policies, and guidelines.
Other duties as required.