Description
The Cultivation Technician I perform cannabis plant care in all stages of its life cycle. This position is an entry level position and responsible for rotating between a limited number of functional areas.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Follow instructions given by the manager
- Complete basic plant maintenance including bottoming, thinning, topping, and spacing
- Transplant (up-potting) to larger containers using proper techniques
- Harvest plants according to schedule and procedures set by management, ensuring accurate weighing of plants and accurate recording in state electronic recordkeeping system
- Dispose of plant waste following state regulations, including weighing, and recording of waste in state electronic recordkeeping system
- Sanitize rooms according to procedures set by management
- Complete assigned tasks within the established timeframes and specifications
- Compliant with company SOPs and state regulations
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Follow applicable safety procedures by wearing appropriate PPE, and reporting injuries, near misses, and hazards to management
- Behave in a manner that is positive, productive, cooperative, and encourages teamwork
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience working in landscaping, production, manufacturing, or any other fast-paced physical environment preferred
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to pass a background check in accordance with state regulations
Competencies
- Attendance & Punctuality
- Dependability & Flexibility
- Positive, Productive, Cooperative, and Encourages Teamwork
- Interpersonal Communication
- Results Focused
Physical Requirements
- Frequent repetitive hand motion
- Manual dexterity is needed for manipulating hand tools
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time (8+ hours)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
- Frequent standing, climbing of stairs, crouching, handling, kneeling, pinching, pulling (horizontal and vertical), lifting (waist to shoulder), reaching (waist to shoulder and above shoulder), and reading.
- Occasional grasping, gripping, lifting above shoulder, sitting, stooping, and walking.
- Ability to use a step ladder
- Visual acuity is needed to accurately read small screens and labels
Workplace Environment
- Warehouse/production facility environment with environmental controls
- Consistent moderate background noise level due to machinery and HVAC
- Exposure to humidity, temperature changes, atmospheric conditions, and vibration
- Exposure to high head, bright light where eye protection is required
- Exposure to keef/dust and cannabis odor
- Exposure to skin contact with plants, to which some individuals may be allergic (PPE provided)
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass every task or responsibility that may be required.
Pay Range: $16.00 - $19.52
Insa is a multi-state employer, and this is the company-wide pay range. Offers will be provided in accordance with state-specific minimum wage guidelines.
Summary
We are one of the fastest growing privately owned cannabis companies on the east coast with vertically integrated, multi-state operations. We currently operate medical and adult use dispensaries where we create the best possible customer experience through our passion for what we do. Our culture stems from our core concept: “We sell cannabis for real life” and always have an open heart and mind to all.
We offer a generous paid time off package and a 401K with generous company match as well as fun perks such as employee discounts and free swag.
Come join us at Insa Cannabis, where we're in the business of making your day better!
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