Assistant Cannabis Cultivator

Assistant Cultivator Tech

Full Job Description

Position Summary:

This is a hands-on, full-time position with day-to-day duties that includes being responsible for assisting with cultivating operations, including production, product quality, safety, and inventory. Duties focus on cultivating product in coordination with the Master Grower and other cultivators. This position reports directly to the Master Grower.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

• Performing general agriculture related labor in an indoor setting
• Performing full cleaning/sanitation of the grow rooms in-between and after harvests
• Preparing and loading empty grow rooms with fresh plant growing medium for the next batch of plants
• Performing plant transfers/transplants
• Performing plant work (defoliation/trellising/pruning)
• Working on ladders/staging/scaffolding
• Working in bright growing environments (eye protection provided)
• Watering grow rooms with irrigation/hand watering and checking basic water chemistry
• Helping implement and upkeep our integrated pest management
• Processing plant waste
• Working with cleaning chemicals/and plant nutrients
• Working with a team and working alone
• Communicating clearly with managers and leads
• Following rules, laws and regulations set forth by the state and the internal rules of the facility
• Contribute to the overall workflow of the department effectively
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Education:

High School diploma or GED required

Experience:

• Industry experience preferred but not necessary, will train the right candidate

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Safety is paramount and critical, and one must adhere to all established safety protocols. Ability to frequently stand, crouch, lift, push and pull items and equipment of varying weights and sizes.

Schedule:

· 8-hour shifts

· Friday to Tuesday OR Thursday to Monday (both weekend days are a must)

Benefits:

· Paid time off

· Sick time

· Health benefits

· 401k with company match

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Taunton, MA 02780: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20