At Verano, we pride ourselves on being market leaders and for constantly challenging the status quo.

Join us and become a part of something different – a close-knit team of energetic and committed peers; a group of individuals who will constantly challenge you to grow and express yourself. You’ll be guided by an experienced, engaged, and accessible leadership team; from the store-level up to the company HQ.

This is a Full Time position. Starting at
$17 per hour at our Branchburg location.

• Generous discounts.
• Retirement savings plan via a 401k with a company match.
• Insurance – medical, dental, vision.
• Paid time off.

*Some exclusions may apply.

Job Summary:

The Pest Management Specialist supports the cultivation Integrated pest management policies, objectives, and initiatives in their assigned facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow the Integrated Pest Management plan for the facility using approved pesticides, beneficial insects, and biocontrol agents.
• Routinely monitor crops for pest pressure.
• Document all pesticide applications.
• Assist in the cleaning and routine maintenance of all application equipment and sprayers.
• Ensure that proper REI notifications are disseminated to the facility and posted where appropriate.
• Communicate with all cultivation staff to ensure the spray and drench applications do not disrupt routine cultivation operations.
• Assist in Soil, Water, and any necessary tissue sampling.
• Ensuring all pesticides used follow State regulations.
• Review and assess compliance on an annual basis.
• Keep current pesticide labels, and Safety Data Sheets (MDS).
• Maintain accurate pesticide application records for all pesticide applications, in accordance with State and Federal policy.
• Maintain pesticide applicators license.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Degree, Certificate, or technical training in Agriculture or related field OR.
• Future Farmers of America program completion OR.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in a licensed pesticide application.
• Ability to deliver results timely and in a pressure filled environment.
• Must be able to stand for at least 8 hours per day and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must be able to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of pest management experience preferred.
• Applicator’s license preferred.
• Previous experience in agriculture, horticulture, or related field is a plus.

Physical and Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to cleaning products/chemicals such as bleach, detergents, abrasives, degreasers, acid cleaners, alkalis, Organic Solvents and Other cleaning agents. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment: Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets and our communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience level:

• 1 year

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Branchburg, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person