What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultivation Associate 4 position at Marimed?
MariMed is a multistate cannabis operator in the United States, dedicated to improving lives every day through our high-quality products, our actions, and our values. We develop, own and manage seed to sale state-licensed, state-of-the-art, regulatory-compliant facilities for the cultivation, production and dispensing of medical and adult-use cannabis. Our award-winning portfolio of trusted cannabis brands, crafted with quality and innovation, are recognized and loved by consumers across the country. With a commitment to excellence, MariMed continues to drive growth and set new standards in the cannabis industry.
JOB SUMMARY
The Cultivation Associate 4 is responsible for performing a variety of tasks across four
different positions: Cultivation, Harvest, Curing, and Packaging. Cultivation Associate 4 must
be able to seamlessly transition between various cultivation processes. The Cultivation
Associate 4 is required to work a rotating schedule including but not limited to holidays and
weekends and must be flexible in order to meet the production needs of the company.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT
- Should be available to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, holidays,
and overtime.
- The grow rooms can be loud due to pumps, AC, ventilation fans, etc.
- Will be in constant contact with plants and water/nutrient solutions.
- Work can be stressful and may include dealing with equipment failure, temporary power
loss, and other distracting issues.
- Work can be tedious, and repetitious in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Work can become stressful due to meeting deadlines and quotas.
- Work involves daily exposure to allergens such as cannabis, tree nuts and coconut oil.
- Work is performed in a busy marijuana production facility including but not limited to grow
rooms, drying rooms, curing rooms, and packaging rooms.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adjust nutrient solutions that have fallen out of acceptable ppm and pH
measurements.
- All tasks otherwise assigned by Management.
- Coordinates transfer of products to the inventory department at the close of the
workday in conjunction with management.
- Cuts down harvest-ready plants in grow room(s).
- Deliver nutrient/fertilizer solutions to plants in all grow rooms.
- Employees will perform all cultivation department duties as assigned by
management.
- Identifies any undesirable plant anomalies including but not limited to pest infestation,
microbial contamination, mold, or pollen/seed formation.
- Implementation of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocol as
assigned.
- Install SCROG netting on flowering plants and train nodes into a screen.
- Label products with barcodes using proper placement.
- Lifting product boxes and moving them to their designated location.
- Maintain accurate counts of all marijuana products and supplies.
- Maintains a clean workspace including vacuuming and sweeping of dry/cure room.
- Maintains a log of harvested plants including identifying barcode strain and room
number.
- Maintains chain of custody of plants from harvest to the beginning of the curing
process.
- Maintains environmental control of dry/cure room, including temperature and
relative humidity.
- Measure and weigh quantities of medicine.
- Package medicine in a variety of tamper-proof containers.
- Perform light maintenance on cultivation equipment and fixtures.
- Perform regular pest scouting in all grow rooms to identify any pests, pathogens, or microbial concerns.
- Perform rough and fine cuts of harvested plants.
- Performs light maintenance on cultivation equipment and fixtures.
- Prepare and mix fertilizer solutions for multiple plants/strains.
- Propagate plants through the taking of cuttings from Donor plants toensure
continuity of genetics.
- Report any equipment failures, issues, and problems to supervisor.
- Take measurements of the Nutrient solution, including ppm, pH, and
temperature
- Transport harvested plants from the grow rooms to the dry/cure rooms.
- Trim and train plants for optimal yield during the vegetative and flowering life cycle.
- Trim plants both by hand, and mechanical trimming machine.
- Utilize machinery for the separation of cannabis bud to achieve at minimum two quality
levels, premium and standard.
- Work additional hours as needed.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, stretch, stand, or walk for long periods.
- Must be able to endure extreme lighting conditions for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to sustain exposure to extreme noise for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to tolerate strong smells/odors for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to use scissors for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to withstand high heat and humidity for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to withstand coldness and dryness for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work with marijuana plants for up to ten hours a day.
- Must be prepared to experience regular physical exposure to wet conditions.
- Must be able to use a computer.
- Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operatetrimmers,
shears, instruments of measure, measuring cups, etc.
- The normal range of hearing & eyesight is required (can be corrected)
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Verbal & written communication skills.
- Teamwork & collaboration skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Adaptability & flexibility.
- Time management skills.
- Basic computer literacy skills.
- Attention to detail skills
- Professionalism & ethics skills.
- Willingness to learn.
- Must pass a BG check
- Must be over 21
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or equivalent required. A degree or experience in a similar and/or related field is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18