Cultivation Associate - Holistic Industries

About the Job:

The Cultivation Associate provides care and support for plant cultivation, abiding by policies, procedures and operational guidelines.

• Sow, pot, thin, weed, water, transplant, and move plants

• Spot plant pests and other perils and act before they become a problem for plant health

• Manage marijuana plants, giving each individual plant the attention it needs

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment

• Execute all activities in the veg, flower, and propagation rooms

• Track and record all veg or flower room data as directed

• Keep veg, flower, propagation, and dry rooms immaculate and fully operational.

• Take part in overall facility cleanliness

• Execute all activities in the mom and veg rooms

• Participate in tracking clones and moms

• Execute on mother plant and veg plant maintenance

• Inform supervisor if growing environment is out of specification

• Maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers

• Responsible for following all operational guidelines, verbal directives, training information and policies when performing duties.

• Physical Requirements of the Job: VERY LABOR INTENSIVE. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 75 pounds (125 pounds with assistance), may include walking or standing for extended periods of time, as well as stooping, bending over and/or crouching. Moderate to loud exposure to noise level.

About You:

General

• Due to state regulations, qualified candidates for this position must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a background check – certain criminal convictions may disqualify candidates based on state medical marijuana licensing regulations.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Relevant work experience in a hydroponic vegetable production or bedding plant production facility is desired.

• Prior nursery, landscaping and/or agricultural experience preferred

• Cannabis experience helpful

Technological Skills:

• Experience with automation systems

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic math skills

• Must be able to work in a safety aware environment

• Attention to detail

• Effective communication skills

• Strong work ethic

• Willingness to learn

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time (i.e., trimming plants, potting, and regular inventory).

• Ability to work effectively and in a cohesive team atmosphere with all areas

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Proficient written and verbal communications skills

• Strong ethics and sound judgment