Cultivation Technician

Green Thumb•Warwick, RI

11h

About The Position

The Cultivation Technician provides care and maintenance for cannabis plants and is responsible for all aspects of plant growth. The role involves potting, pruning, tending to plant health, harvesting, sanitation, and maintaining cultivation equipment. Employees must follow applicable safety, quality, and compliance requirements in this heavily regulated industry.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must possess valid state identification.
Must be able to obtain and maintain state badging requirements for work in the cannabis industry, including a background check and state review.
Must be able to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods while maintaining focus.
Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds, using extreme care and caution when working with product.
Must be able to work for extended periods in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity.
Must be able and willing to work at heights of 6–8 feet using catwalk platforms, ladders, platform ladders, and scaffolds.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
Must be able to work with daily exposure to allergens such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil.
Must follow safety and compliance regulations.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or certifications.

Responsibilities

Top, bottom, transplant, defoliate, and train plants.
Tend to grow media and scout for disease or potential insects.
Adhere to the national grow model and standards.
Prepare rooms for harvest; harvest and take down plants; defoliate and break plants into smaller pieces; and hang plants on dry racks.
Clean dry and flower rooms between harvests.
Sweep, mop, and perform other required cleaning.
Clean plant housing devices and maintain and clean plant tables and pots.
Report issues to management to ensure timely repairs.
Identify workspace hazards, retain and understand department-specific training, report safety incidents or concerns, and comply with follow-up actions.
Follow area safety requirements, state regulations, PPE requirements, GMP, biosecurity, sanitation, and other quality and compliance requirements.
Complete record keeping accurately and fully as directed by a lead or supervisor.
Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment, and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor.
Report and escalate safety and quality concerns.