Cultivation Specialist

About the role

The Cultivation Specialist provides on-site support to multiple gardens within a cannabis cultivation facility, ensuring the health and safety of crops throughout all life stages—from propagation to pre-harvest. This role may involve cross-training and supporting other departments as needed.

This is a full-time position at $15/hr.

Responsibilities

• Support plant management, fertilization, insect and disease monitoring, sanitation, and overall plant growth, health, and appearance in 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 the Cultivation Manager of any system discrepancies.
• Visually inspect plants for diseases, deficiencies, insects, and mold; report concerns to management for remediation.
• Follow plant scheduling to accurately project plant needs.
• Catalogue, track, and organize plants from clone-to-harvest using the track and trace system.
• Work within the company’s continuous improvement system 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 applications.
• Provide support to additional cultivation and harvest teams as needed to meet facility production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience in a related position.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and perform repetitive tasks.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment safely.
• Comfortable working with heights, soil, 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 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.
• Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of plant structure and horticulture.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Frequently required to remain stationary, move, position oneself, communicate, operate, and prepare tools or controls.
• Must occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 lb.
• Able to stand for 90% of the time.
• Comfortable working at heights, including ascending/descending ladders up to 25 ft to service lights, filters, trellis netting, and ceiling fans.
• Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding when required.
• Comfortable with varying environment temperatures and humidity.
• Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other natural elements.
• Requires close observation and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment

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

Pay

$15/hr (full-time).