Fertigation Specialist

Verano

7d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Fertigation Specialist provides on-site support to all plant fertigation activities within a cannabis cultivation facility. As a Fertigation Specialist, you are responsible for supporting irrigation, IPM, and fertigation methods and procedures. Fertigation Specialists may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments from time to time to meet business needs. This is a full-time position at $17/hr.

Requirements

Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a related position.
Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
Comfortable with heights, soil and water, and 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 authorized to work in the United States.
Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare and mix nutrients.
Coordinate watering and fertigation schedules.
Ensure irrigation and fertigation are done accurately and meet quality standards.
Perform routine testing of pH, EC, PPM filtration, irrigation systems, nutrient concentrations, etc.
Monitor temperature and dissolved oxygen levels.
Track and record daily water usage.
Calibrate and clean all pH and EC meters.
Support maintaining inventory of fertigation nutrients and supplies.
Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas in addition to wearing proper PPE.
Immediately inform the Fertigation Manager of any system discrepancies.
Visually inspect plants for any diseases, insects, and mold, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
Document all activity using the company’s track and trace system.
Work within company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
Regularly clean and sanitize fertigation equipment, tools, and work areas, including dusting tanks, plumbing, etc.
Provide support to additional cultivation, harvest, and production teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.
Coordinate IPM spray schedules and accurately report in the logbook.
Follow bug deployment schedule for the plants.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.