Cultivation Technician

Vireo Health • Interlachen, FL

10d • $15 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cultivation Technician supports daily operations at the Palatka grow facility, where medical cannabis sold across Florida is grown. This hands-on farm role includes trimming, packaging, moving plant material, cleaning, and assisting wherever the production plan requires. The technician works in grow rooms and other farm areas that can be hot and humid in summer, cold in winter, loud, dusty, intensely bright, and strongly scented with cannabis. Success requires punctuality, ownership of assigned work, receptiveness to direction, and flexibility to change tasks as crop and production needs shift.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the Palatka facility.
• Ability to obtain and maintain state-required credentials for work in a licensed cannabis facility.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependability and punctuality, including showing up on time for every shift.
• Accountability for one's actions and work quality.
• Ability to learn, follow direction, and adapt to change.
• Flexibility to switch focus and accept assignments from management.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and a strong work ethic.
• Professional attitude and respect for others.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Quality-focused approach to work.
• Ability to tolerate hot, warm, humid, and cold conditions; bright lights, bugs, water, dirt, dust, strong cannabis odor, and noise.
• Ability to work in dark rooms using a green head lamp and tolerate very bright LED grow lights for extended periods; the lights may trigger seizures in susceptible individuals.
• Ability to stand or sit for very long periods, kneel or crouch often for long periods, and perform dexterous hand tasks for long periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on a high platform such as scaffolding for long periods without dizziness or issue.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in agriculture, cultivation, food handling, warehouse, or manufacturing is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Trim, package, and move plant material to keep production on schedule.
• Keep workspaces and the facility clean, neat, and organized throughout each shift.
• Follow standard operating procedures and direction from leads and managers.
• Move between tasks and work areas as crop and production needs change.
• Maintain consistent quality in all work, including trimming and packaging.
• Communicate progress, problems, and supply needs clearly to teammates and leaders.
• Take ownership of assignments and complete them.
• Support other cultivation and production duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning on the first of the month after employment begins.
• HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, and EAP services.
• 11 days of accrued PTO, plus 2 Wellness Days and volunteer hours; these increase with tenure.
• Competitive pay and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed