Position: Propagation Technician

Reports To: Propagation Manager

Schedule: Full Time Hourly - Monday-Friday 7:30-3:30

Job Description:

The position of Propagation Technician is multifaceted, demanding both independent work and effective collaboration within a team. Technicians must demonstrate cleanliness and thoroughness, especially in the initial stages of product development. Precision is key throughout all phases, balancing delicacy with speed and efficiency. The Propagation department encompasses a comprehensive range of responsibilities, including cloning, clone care, measurement, nutrient mixing, potting rooted plugs, and intricate plant work to prepare them for the flowering stage. While these are the primary tasks, additional daily responsibilities are also integral. Recognizing that this role marks the initial phase in the process, technicians must prioritize timelines while ensuring efficiency at every step.

Job Responsibilities:

• Efficiently manage time to meet project timelines.
• Work seamlessly within a close-knit team and independently when required.
• Exercise meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.
• Maintain daily environmental and nutrient logs.
• Execute precise cloning procedures.
• Pot rooted plugs with care and accuracy.
• Conduct weekly measurements of plants.
• Prepare and mix nutrients as required.
• Scout for pests and demonstrate the ability to identify them.
• Implement and execute proper Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies.
• Perform proper pruning of mother plants to ensure the healthiest cuts for batches.
• Transplant batch plants into designated flower rooms.
• Clean tables and re-bag for the next day's potting.
• Maintain rooms to uphold hospital-grade cleanliness standards.
• Apply foliar feed to batch plants if deemed necessary.

Job Qualifications:

• Observes and follows established security procedures and safety protocols consistently.
• Ensures consistent and punctual attendance at the facility, always ready to engage in work responsibilities.
• Actively contributes to fostering a positive and productive team environment, supporting collective efforts for success.
• Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to evolving work environments, protocols, organizational needs, and requirements.
• Exhibits passion, optimism, and a supportive attitude, fostering respect and trust among colleagues while helping when needed.
• Possesses the ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions in English.
• Demonstrates strong documentation, inventory, and organizational skills.
• Exhibits the ability to maintain a tight schedule efficiently.
• Demonstrates consistent execution of techniques and protocols.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand for an eight-hour shift. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, and is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include both close vision and distant vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

American Disabilities Act:

Our company is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace.

Compensation: $17/hour

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement first of the month after 60 days employment
• Vacation and sick time after completion of first 3 months of employment.

I agree that I can fulfil the duties and obligations of this position and agree to the above compensation.

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