Lead Cultivation Agent

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm

About the role

Cresco Labs is seeking a Lead Cultivation Agent to join our growing facility. The Lead Cultivation Agent works within our on-site cannabis gardens to lead a team of agents in their daily tasks of monitoring and maintaining plant production and health. This individual will also oversee quality control measures within the greenhouse to ensure the highest quality products and highest standards of compliance are met, while keeping a keen eye to cleanliness and efficiency of the production area.

Responsibilities

• Agent Support and Management: Serve as a role-model and resource for cultivation staff concerning products and services, policies and procedures, industry news, and changes in regulations. Respond to all gardener questions, concerns, or suggestions and take action when necessary to resolve conflicts. Delegate tasks to gardeners and harvest technicians to maintain a compliant and clean cultivation facility. Coordinate with the Garden Manager to ensure accurate information is communicated to the cultivation staff.
• Cultivation Operation Management: Oversee all cultivation tasks and processes, ensuring proper documentation of all applicable activities in accordance with the State and standards set by Cresco Labs. Measure and mix nutrient and plant applications and apply these mixtures according to Cresco Labs policy. Ensure plant health by pruning, topping, trimming, and analyzing plant health according to Cresco Labs policy, as well as any other tasks required. Maintain rotation of strains through garden to ensure variety and quantity for cultivation facility.
• Reports and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all cultivation activities including inventory records, crop application records, materials receipt, returns, etc. in accordance with the State and standards set by Cresco Labs.

Requirements

• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Two years experience in general production, preferably a regulated field producing for human consumption (or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties)
• Demonstrated experience training, leading and/or mentoring junior staff or new hires preferred
• Advanced knowledge of plant cultivation and cultivation facility operations
• Computer literacy in word processing, point-of-sale systems, and database management
• Knowledge of medical cannabis policy and law
• Proficiency in Windows-based software and point of sale applications
• Ability to work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level
• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• The company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position, now or in the future
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time

Pay

Pay Range: $21—$21 USD per hour

Benefits

• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) match program
• FSA/HSA programs
• LTD/STD options
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Annual discretionary bonuses
• Stock options
• Employee discount program

Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.