IPM Specialist

Verano•Apollo Beach, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position pays $17/hour on a weekly pay period. The IPM Specialist will be responsible for mixing and applying pesticides, fungicides, and other pest control agents according to product labels and facility SOPs. This role requires accurate documentation of all applications and maintaining compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. The specialist will ensure the proper calibration, cleaning, and maintenance of application equipment, and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding application schedules and safety protocols. The position supports plant management, insect and disease monitoring, sanitation, and overall plant growth, health, and appearance in the grow rooms. The role involves monitoring and maintaining quality control measures in accordance with State and local laws, adhering to and developing company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. The IPM Specialist will immediately inform management of any system discrepancies or observations, visually inspect plants for diseases, deficiencies, insects, and pathogens, and report concerns for timely remediation. The role follows plant scheduling to accurately project and accommodate plant needs, catalogues, tracks, and tests plants from clone-to-harvest using a track and trace system, and works within the company's continuous improvement system to increase productivity. Documentation and updating of cultivation logs with nutrient and/or substance application is required, as is providing support to additional cultivation and harvest teams as needed. The position also involves conducting air quality sampling and performing foliage and root sampling for in-depth plant analysis. Efficient data entry using Microsoft Excel and utilization of Biotrack/Seed to sale software for project management and inventorying are key responsibilities. The role requires applying and meticulously recording the usage of Restricted Use Pesticides, scanning plant barcodes for tracking, ensuring strict adherence to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols, and conducting plant health assessments. All records must be maintained for future analysis and improvement strategies. Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Full-face respirator and Tyvek suit usage is required for up to 1–2 hours at a time during scheduled spray applications.
Must successfully pass a respirator fit test, which requires you to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals to the face.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Familiarity with the usage of Restricted Use Pesticides and IPM practices.
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 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

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with Biotrack software is preferred.
Knowledge of plant health and sampling techniques is preferred.
Preferred 1-3 years' experience in current position.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.).
Basic knowledge of plant structure and horticulture preferred.

Responsibilities

Mix and apply pesticides, fungicides, and other pest control agents according to product labels and facility SOPs.
Accurately document all applications and maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Ensure the proper calibration, cleaning, and maintenance of application equipment.
Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding application schedules and safety protocols.
Support plant management, insect and disease monitoring, sanitation, overall plant growth, health, and appearance in the grow rooms.
Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with State and local laws.
Adhere to and develop company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
Immediately inform Manager/Lead of any system discrepancies or observations.
Visually inspect plants for any diseases, deficiencies, insects, and pathogens, reporting concerns to data sheets & management for timely remediation.
Follow plant scheduling to accurately project & accommodate plant needs.
Catalogue, track, and test plants from clone-to-harvest using our track and trace system.
Work within the company's continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
Document and update cultivation logs with nutrient and/or substance application to any plants within the facility.
Provide support to additional cultivation and harvest teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.
Conduct air quality sampling to assess environmental conditions.
Perform foliage and root sampling for in-depth plant analysis.
Efficiently handle data entry tasks using Microsoft Excel for accurate record-keeping.
Utilize Biotrack / Seed to sale software for streamlined project management and inventorying.
Apply and meticulously record the usage of Restricted Use Pesticides in compliance with regulations.
Scan plant barcodes to track and record plant health and conditions for comprehensive monitoring.
Ensure strict adherence to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols.
Conduct plant health assessments to identify potential issues and implement corrective measures.
Maintain all records for future analysis and improvement strategies.
Other duties as assigned by management.