Nursery Technician

Green Thumb•Oglesby, IL

3d•$19 - $20

About The Position

The Nursery Technician maintains the vegetative cycle of sustainable plants within the facility. Because cannabis is a heavily regulated industry, the role requires compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The technician cares for plants in the mom, clone, or veg room and may participate in all aspects of plant maintenance depending on cultivation needs. The role also involves interpreting cultivation schedules, following department work instructions and SOPs, maintaining accurate records, and maintaining and calibrating tools and equipment as directed. The technician works to meet production goals while maintaining performance, safety, and quality. Work takes place in a fast-paced, changing environment and includes daily exposure to allergens such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil. The work environment may exceed 85 degrees with 70% humidity for extended periods, and the role may require working at heights and on elevated platforms.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess a valid state ID.
Be able to obtain and maintain state badging requirements for work in the cannabis industry, including a background check and state review.
Have prior experience in manufacturing or a fast-paced environment.
Be able to use simple math for calculations.
Demonstrate high focus and attention to detail.
Be able to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Be able to repetitively climb ladders and/or stairs and work from elevated platforms.
Be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods while maintaining focus.
Be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds, exercising extreme care and caution when handling product.
Be able to work for extended periods in an environment above 85 degrees and at 70% humidity.
Be able to work at heights.
Be able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
Be able to work with daily exposure to allergens such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Care for plants in the vegetative state in the mom, clone, or veg room.
Perform plant maintenance tasks such as transplanting, cutting clones, watering, trimming, bottoming, topping, pruning, and defoliating.
Recognize strain-specific requirements and growth patterns, and identify plant anomalies.
Participate in all aspects of plant maintenance as needed based on cultivation requirements.
Report issues to Leadership to support timely fixes or solutions.
Use dexterity, coordination, and precision for plant maintenance involving manual manipulation.
Meet production goals while maintaining performance, safety, and quality.
Maintain open communication with Leadership and co-workers.
Clean and sanitize flower rooms, benches, irrigation systems, and other areas or equipment as required.
Interpret and follow cultivation schedules.
Follow department-specific work instructions and SOPs.
Observe workspace hazards, retain and understand department-specific training, report safety incidents or concerns, and comply with follow-up actions.
Comply with area safety requirements, state regulations, PPE requirements, GMP, biosecurity, sanitation, and other quality and compliance requirements.
Complete record keeping accurately and fully as directed by a lead or supervisor.
Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment, and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor.
Report and escalate safety and quality concerns.
Perform additional tasks assigned by a manager or lead.