About the position
The Cultivation Specialist provides on-site support to multiple gardens within a cannabis cultivation facility. As a Cultivation Specialist you are responsible for maintaining quality control measures and ensuring the health and safety of crop during the life stages of the plant, from propagation to pre-harvest. Cultivation Specialists may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments from time to time to meet business needs.
Responsibilities
- Support plant management, fertilization, insect and disease monitoring, sanitation, and overall plant growth, health, and appearance in the grow rooms.
- Clone, trim, prune, top and train plants as directed by the Cultivation Manager.
- Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with State and local laws.
- Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
- Immediately inform Cultivation Manager of any system discrepancies.
- Visually inspect plants for any diseases, deficiencies, insects, and mold, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
- Follow plant scheduling to accurately project plant need.
- Catalogue, track, and organize plants from clone-to-harvest using our track and trace system.
- Work within company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
- Regularly clean cultivation equipment and tools, including light reflectors, containers, and ventilation equipment.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
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 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.).
- Basic knowledge of plant structure and horticulture preferred.
