What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultivation Technician - Entry Level position at AMP?
AMP Overview
AMP is a leading cultivator, manufacturer and retailer of premium cannabis. We are passionate about creating the highest quality cannabis products for our medical and recreational customers. We are building a dedicated, hardworking team to help us build an industry-leading, premium cannabis company. We are located in Fitchburg, MA.
Overview
The Cultivation Technician will be responsible for any tasks the Cultivation Manager may designate on site. Duties include working across all areas of cleaning, sanitation, defoliating, trimming, maintenance, pest control, waste disposal and inventory management for all plants in the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with various plant care including deleafing, manipulating plants into trellises, repot, prune plants, IPM management, assist with harvest
- Clean and sanitize cultivation equipment daily, weekly, monthly and as directed by the Cultivation Manager
- Thoroughly clean and maintain equipment, hand tools, containers, materials, supplies, and work areas, in accordance with the relevant SOPs
- Maintain open communication with management team and colleagues
- Maintain a neat and organized work area allowing for the proper segregation of materials and processes
- Follow all SOPs, verbal directives, training information and policies when performing duties
- Maintaining quality control by visually inspecting cannabis
- Adhering to production schedules
- Weighing and processing waste material in accordance with state regulations and company policies and procedures
- Understand and follow all safety protocols, compliance and SOPS
- Adhere to company standards including maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism
- All other job duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
- Willingness to help other departments as needed
- Analytical skills, adaptability, problem solving and versatility
- Must be able to take initiative and be proactive
- Desired work ethic includes being detail oriented, highly organized, positive, enthusiastic, eager to learn, and a good communicator
Physical Requirements
- Frequent communication with staff, management, and vendors
- Ability to reach plants on grow tables 4’-6’ above floor level
- Must be able to individually lift up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach and lift for long periods of time
- Must be able to handle labor centric work
- Must be able to work in a cultivation environment with moderate to loud noise level
- Must be able to work in manufacturing or production facilities with moderate to loud noise level and changing working conditions. May require use of safety equipment or personal protective equipment, as needed
AMP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Fitchburg residency will be a positive factor in hiring decisions at the facility. This does not prevent the Company from hiring the most qualified candidates and complying with all employment laws and other legal requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Fitchburg, MA 01420: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
