Cultivation Specialist

About the role

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. Cultivations 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Physical and Mental Demands

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls
• Must occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 lb
• Able to stand for 90% of the time
• Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft
• Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required
• Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity
• Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements
• Specific vision abilities required include close observation and the ability to adjust focus

Working Environment

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.