Cultivation Technician

Job Overview
Cultivation Technicians will execute operations pertaining to cannabis plant care which include cloning, pruning, transplanting, up-potting, watering, feeding, ensuring environmental control is functioning properly, and inspecting plants for signs of deficiency or infestation, as well as labeling and tracking plants using METRC tags or similar inventory control mechanism.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement cultivation practices as indicated by supervisors and managers in an outdoor and indoor environment.

• Maintain the health of immature, vegetative, and flowering plants through observation and adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Ensure accuracy of plant inventory, including strain names, plant tag numbers, and counts of plants.

• Perform plant maintenance, feedings and irrigation events, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) according to a set schedule and SOP, as determined by the Head of Cultivation.

• Ensure the cultivation facility is kept free of pests, viruses, or other diseases by preventing contamination through the proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and biological controls established within the cultivation SOPs.

• Regularly sanitize tools, equipment, pots, and production areas used in the cultivation facility to ensure sanitary practices adhere with cultivation SOPs.

• Abide by high personal hygiene standards. • Apply approved pesticides in a safe and effective manner, wearing appropriate PPE, and after ample training and instruction from the Head of Cultivation.

• Check and record accurate data daily, including but not limited to approved pesticide applications, issues found when scouting plants, and any other items required by management.

• Observe and immediately address issues with plants, equipment, or environments.

• Break down and set up plant production areas after harvest, including sweeping all work areas, sanitizing crop benches, washing down rooms, and preparing to transplant new crops.

• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness with regard to plant health and traceability, in order to uphold the company’s standard for quality.

• Work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity through coordinated workflow and efficient systems.

• Maintain organization and sanitary conditions within the grow facility.

• Assist with post-harvest duties as needed.

• Other cultivation duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.

• Must comply with Tribal/State regulations and guidelines.

• The ability to pass a background check is required (Cannabis Conviction is ok)

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• 1-3 years of experience in horticulture, agriculture, and/or cannabis cultivation preferred.

• Energetic team player, willing to take direction and learn new skills.

• Basic strain and plant structure knowledge preferred.

• Knowledge of the uses and benefits of cannabinoids is preferred.

• A combination of the above shall also be considered.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in outside conditions.

• Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer.

• Ability to observe and assess the material that deviates from established company standards.

• Some crouching or holding uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time; repetitive motions.

• Requires bending and lifting up to 70 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Indoors. Must be able to withstand bright lights, loud fan/motor noises and strong cannabis odor.

• Outdoors. Must be able to withstand the elements typical of working outside.

• Occasional weekends or extended hours may be necessary during certain phases of plant production.

• Constant interaction with colleagues.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Hastings, MN 55033 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hastings, MN 55033: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23