Lead Cultivation Agent

Cresco Labs•Marshall, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cresco Labs is seeking a Lead Cultivation Agent to work at its on-site cannabis gardens and lead cultivation agents in their daily plant-production and plant-health tasks. The role oversees greenhouse quality-control measures to ensure product quality and compliance standards, while maintaining cleanliness and efficiency in the production area. The Lead Cultivation Agent supports cultivation staff, coordinates with the Garden Manager, oversees cultivation processes and documentation, and performs hands-on plant-care and application duties. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The role pays $21 per hour. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, comply with applicable legal and company regulations, and be permanently authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
Two years of experience in general production, preferably in a regulated field producing goods for human consumption, or a satisfactory combination of experience and training demonstrating ability to perform the duties.
Advanced knowledge of plant cultivation and cultivation facility operations.
Computer literacy in word processing, point-of-sale systems, and database management.
Knowledge of medical cannabis policy and law.
Proficiency with Windows-based software and point-of-sale applications.
Ability to work around plant material, including possible exposure to pollen and/or dust.
Ability to sit, stand, kneel, and perform repetitive hand actions for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to torso level.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must comply with all legal and company regulations for working in the industry.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience training, leading, and/or mentoring junior staff or new hires.
Experience in a regulated production field producing goods for human consumption.

Responsibilities

Serve as a role model and resource for cultivation staff regarding products and services, policies and procedures, industry news, and regulatory changes.
Respond to gardeners’ questions, concerns, and suggestions, and take action to resolve conflicts when necessary.
Delegate tasks to gardeners and harvest technicians to maintain a compliant and clean cultivation facility.
Coordinate with the Garden Manager to ensure accurate information is communicated to cultivation staff.
Oversee cultivation tasks and processes and ensure applicable activities are properly documented in accordance with state requirements and Cresco Labs standards.
Measure and mix nutrient and plant applications and apply them according to company policy.
Maintain plant health by pruning, topping, trimming, analyzing plant health, and performing other required tasks according to company policy.
Maintain rotation of strains through the garden to ensure variety and quantity for the cultivation facility.
Maintain accurate records of cultivation activities, including inventory, crop applications, material receipts, and returns.