Cultivation Tech II ( Task lead flower)

About the role

The purpose of this position is to lead a cultivation team, in conjunction with the Cultivation Director and Manager, through the daily processes related to the cultivation of cannabis. The Cultivation Lead supports leadership initiatives and guides employees through the daily tasks which are vital to the ability to produce the highest quality cannabis. They are also responsible for disseminating information, providing regular supervision of Cultivation Technicians, and status updates to the Management team.

How you'll make a difference (Required duties and responsibilities)

• Daily supervision of a team of cultivation technicians.
• Motivates team members in alignment with the corporate values.
• Conducts meetings where tasks (job tickets) are assigned to the grow team and daily business updates are communicated, reporting back to management with a regular cadence on progress.
• Abides by safety policies and procedures.
• Provides feedback to the Safety Manager on how to improve the safety of the workplace.
• Completes all safety-related reporting as needed in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment throughout the cultivation area and all shared employee facilities.
• Cultivation
  • Executes the IPM plan by regularly inspecting each cultivation room to chart progress and identify problems early on and ensures the execution of corrective action(s) and log events.
  • Cultivates coordination with the Director and Manager on any changes that may need to be implemented.
  • Coordinates with the team to ensure consistency and discretion when crop pruning at various stages.
  • Accurately maintains reports on all cultivation activities.
  • Cultivation management team to ensure that propagation activities meet inventory requirements.
  • Coordinates and oversees waste destruction events and maintains accurate reporting.
  • Conducts routine visual inspection of plants to identify any pests/deficiencies and reporting findings to Cultivation Managers.
  • Ensures that all cultivation equipment and supplies are on hand and ready for use.
  • Notifies management through approved channels of any maintenance or inventory issues within a timely manner to avoid work stoppages.
  • Proper usage, maintenance and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to: shop vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, scissors, loppers, stools, gloves, rags, etc.
  • Maintains documentation of daily: temperatures, humidity levels, pH, and any other metrics identified by the Cultivation Management team.
  • Participates in regular audits.
• Technical duties
  • Identifies plant health issues related to feed/fertilizers to management and executes corrective action(s).
  • Assists the management team with the maintenance of the Operations Manual and SOPs.
  • Fluent or able to quickly obtain a functional knowledge of all company software platforms.
• Other duties as assigned and required.

Skills to be successful (minimum qualifications)

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in one of the following fields: horticulture, agriculture, biology, chemistry, or another related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of basic computer & office equipment operations (inventory systems, MS Office, etc.).
• Math required for inventory, projections, and measurements.
• Ability to read, understand, and abide by all company policies and procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills in a team environment.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, particularly those that govern the cannabis industry is preferred but not required.
• Excellent time-management skills, to effectively plan and prioritize.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly.

Perks & benefits

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k).
• Paid Time Off.
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life.
• Spouse and child life and ADD&D.
• Pet insurance.
• FSA and HSA available.

Work environment and physical demands

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Must be able to work quickly but efficiently, while maintaining the integrity of the product.
• Light to moderate lifting of up to 50 lbs; heavier weights with assistance.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Repetitive motions and understanding of lab equipment.
• Must wear company-provided lab coats, hair/beard nets, gloves, surgical masks, and safety glasses/ goggles/ splash shield, while working in the lab.
• Must adhere to facility general hygiene requirements.
• Capacity to stay focused on the task at hand.

Disclaimer

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. E-Verify Participation Notice This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. What is E-Verify? E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Code of Conduct

All employees are expected to represent values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct. In Grown Farms is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in In Grown Farms. If you need assistance with completing an online application due to a disability, please send a request to HRTeam@acreageholdings.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Request” in the subject line.