Cultivation Technician

Company Description

Canopy USA is now positioned to consolidate operations across its three business units – Wana, Jetty, and Acreage – realizing synergies, cost savings, and supporting growth in state-legal markets across the U.S.

Through coverage of key market segments including flower via Superflux, vape and concentrates via Jetty, edibles and beverages via Wana, and retail through The Botanist, Canopy USA is well positioned to accelerate growth with an emphasis on the Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. markets

SUMMARY

The Cultivation Technician is primarily responsible for the care, maintenance, and monitoring of plants at various growth stages in the facility. Excellent work environment with a full benefit package offered including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, pet insurance, and other paid leaves of absence. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plant Care and Cultivation:
  • Diligently follow daily feeding and care schedules as directed by Cultivation leadership.
  • Consistently prune and repot crops to maintain uniformity and accuracy.
  • Conduct routine inspections to identify and report plant pests or deficiencies.
  • Provide harvest and post-harvest support including harvesting, and the dry, cure, and trim processes as needed.
• Administrative Tasks:
  • Keep accurate records of nutrient mixes, equipment maintenance, and crop-related logs.
  • Report plant movements and updates to the inventory and fulfillment department to maintain accurate records.
  • Assists with inventory audits and reconciliation for all materials including department supplies, plants, products, equipment, and other tracked items as directed by Cultivation leadership.
• Facility and Equipment Maintenance:
  • Responsible for maintaining and cleaning all cultivation department equipment and tools, including tables, reflectors, containers, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment, etc.
  • Ensure the proper calibration, operation, cleaning, and storage of pH, EC, and PPM meters.
  • Perform daily periodic housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, spot mopping, sanitizing surfaces, reorganizing stock, and maintaining an organized workspace as directed by cultivation leadership.
    • Wet clean cultivation space for room flips and dry clean the area as needed to support the business.
  • Properly dispose of waste materials at the end of each day.
• Department and Regulatory Compliance:
  • Comply with all health and safety standards of operation of equipment, fertigation systems, environmental controls, water distribution system, etc.
  • Complete all required training on cultivation SOPs and practice under the informed direction of cultivation leadership.
• Additional Duties
  • Perform other duties as assigned by leadership to support the needs of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent – required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or a related field – required
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, computer skills, and agricultural principles – required

Key Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated reliability, honesty, and confidentiality.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary focus and attention to detail. 
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices  

Additional Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to pass state mandated background check(s)
  
  

Computers and Technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to learn, navigate and accurately utilize the company’s seed-to-sale tracking software (where applicable).

SCHEDULE

Available to work [daily schedule], with flexibility for mandatory overtime as required to meet business needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. The ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in humid and often pollinated environments.

ACREAGE HOLDINGS CODE OF CONDUCT

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct. 

CHANGES TO THIS JOB DESCRIPTION

The Company may amend this job description in whole or part, at any time, without notice based on business needs.

E-Verify Participation Notice

This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

What is E-Verify?  E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Code of Conduct:

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.  

The Botanist is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.  We appreciate your interest in The Botanist.  If you need assistance with completing an online application due to a disability, please send a request to hrteam@acreageholdings.com.  Please be sure to include “Accommodation Request” in the subject line.