IPM Technician- Full Time (Eaze)

Vireo Health • Palatka, FL

8d • $16 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The IPM Technician works in the Cultivation department at Vireo’s Palatka, Florida production facility. The role focuses on applying preventative agents to preserve product quality. The technician scouts for pests and disease, mixes and applies IPM products, maintains accurate logs, and cleans equipment and workstations. Tools are provided, and training is provided for forklifts, scissor lifts, and electric vehicles.

Requirements

• Hold a valid applicator sprayer license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be willing and able to submit fingerprints for a Level 2 background screening upon hire, as required by Florida Statute 435.04 and state cannabis regulations.
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Have strong time-management skills and be a self-starter and self-motivator.
• Have attention to detail to ensure work is completed well.
• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds.
• Have the physical stamina for long periods of standing and walking, and be able to sit for long periods.
• Be able to work under intense, bright lights in a noisy environment where warehouse temperatures are affected by outside conditions.
• Be comfortable with possible exposure to allergens, organic and chemical irritants, and loud noises.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and scout daily for pests and disease.
• Maintain up-to-date pesticide and preventative-agent logs.
• Mix pesticides, preventative agents, and caustic cleaning agents.
• Apply IPM products to plants.
• Follow standard operating procedures for assigned tasks and projects.
• Follow all safety protocols.
• Clean IPM equipment and stations.
• Conduct and document follow-up inspections to uphold quality standards.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities 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.
• Employee discounts.
• Tools provided, with forklift, scissor lift, and electric vehicle training.

What This Job Offers

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