What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultivation Assistant with Maintenance Experience position at Fat Pack Cannabis?
Job Title: Cannabis Cultivation Assistant with Maintenance Experience
Location: 4141 North 7 Mile Road, Pinconning, MI 48650
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us:
We are a licensed cannabis cultivation facility committed to producing premium-quality flower in a clean, compliant, and team-oriented environment. We’re looking for dedicated and motivated individuals to join our cultivation team and play a critical role in daily operations.
The Cannabis Cultivation Assistant supports the cultivation team with all plant care, harvest, and post-harvest processes. This includes tasks such as defoliation, trimming, harvesting, packaging, and other cultivation-related duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify maintenance related problems such as HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, etc. and repair
- Defoliation:
- Remove excess leaves to optimize light penetration and airflow
- Identify signs of plant stress or pest issues during defoliation
- Harvesting:
- Assist with cutting, transporting, and weighing plants
- Tag and track plants using METRC or internal inventory systems
- Maintain cleanliness and compliance in the harvest area
- Trimming (Wet/Dry):
- Trim flower with attention to quality and consistency
- Ensure product meets aesthetic and weight requirements
- Packaging:
- Accurately weigh, label, and package finished cannabis products
- Follow SOPs for compliance, hygiene, and efficiency
- Track inventory during packaging with precision
- General Cultivation Support:
- Assist with transplanting, trellising, and feeding plants
- Clean and sanitize work areas, tools, and equipment
- Follow biosecurity protocols to protect plant health
- Operate within compliance of Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA)
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in cannabis maintenance, cultivation, trimming, and packaging
- Ability to follow strict compliance protocols and SOPs
- Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be 21 years of age and able to pass all background checks required by the CRA
- Reliable transportation to and from the facility
Work Environment:
- Indoor commercial cultivation facility
- Schedule may include weekends and overtime during harvest periods
- Exposure to strong smells, loud equipment, and bright lighting
Compensation:
Hourly pay based on experience. Advancement opportunities available for dependable and high-performing individuals.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Application Question(s):
- What are you pay expectations?
- What would I find on a background check?
- What days and hours are you available to work?
- Are you able and willing to assist with cloning, pruning, deleafing, harvesting, trimming, packaging and maintenance work? The job can be labor intensive.
Experience:
- Maintenance (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical): 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pinconning, MI 48650 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20