What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Outdoor Cannabis Farm Laborer (Planting Season) position at Boone Farms LLC?
We are currently hiring two temporary seasonal workers to assist with planting on our licensed outdoor cultivation facility in Boone, CO.
We are looking for two hardworking, DEPENDABLE individuals who enjoy physical outdoor work and can work as a team member to help us plant for the season.
This is a temporary seasonal position focused on one of the busiest and most important times of the year on the farm. This position is expected to last until planting activities are completed. There is also opportunities for full-time positions based on performance.
JOB DUTIES:
-Planting cannabis clones
-Unpacking and staging plant material
-Shoveling soil and preparing planting areas
-Watering and feeding plants
-Moving supplies and materials throughout the farm
-Assisting with general cultivation and planting tasks as needed
WHAT TO EXPECT:
This is physically demanding outdoor work. Applicants MUST be comfortable:
- Working in extreme summer heat
-Starting as early as 6:00 AM, maybe earlier, to avoid the hottest part of the day.
-Working as part of a team to meet daily planting goals
-Standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, and lifting throughout the shift.
-Working outdoors in dusty, windy, HOT, and changing weather conditions.
-Perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
SCHEDULE:
-MUST be available Monday through SUNDAY as needed.
-Start times as early as 6 AM.
-HOURS AND DAYS MAY VERY DEPENDING ON WEATHER AND PLANTING SCHEDULE
-Must be able to be flexible with planting times and days.
-MUST BE ABLE TO WORK AS A TEAM AND TAKE DIRECTION.
REQUIREMENTS:
-CURRENT, VALID MED BADGE REQUIRED!
-RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS REQUIRED!
-Ability to perform strenuous physical labor outdoors.
-Dependable attendance and punctuality.
-Ability to work efficiently as part of a team.
-Farm, landscaping, nursery, agriculture, or cultivation experience is helpful but not required.
IDEAL CANDIDATES:
This position is a good fit for individuals who enjoy physical outdoor work and are comfortable working in agricultural environments.
Experience in farming, landscaping, construction labor, irrigation, or other physically active outdoor jobs is a plus.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY SEASONAL POSITION FOR PLANTING SEASON ONLY. HOWEVER, THERE IS OPPORTUNITY FOR FULL TIME POSITIONS.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- MED Badge (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20