Cultivation Associate 2

STATUS: Hourly, Non-Exempt

SUPERVISED BY: Sr. Cultivation Manager

SUPERVISES: None

JOB CAN BE PERFORMED REMOTELY: No

LOCATION: 700 McColley St, Milford DE 19963

JOB REQUIRES TRAVEL: No

JOB SUMMARY

The Cultivation Associate 2 is responsible for performing two of the following positions: Harvest, Curing or Packaging.

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 marijuana, 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 (ONLY THOSE APPLICABLE TO THE ONE POSITION)

Harvest

· 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).

· Identifies any undesirable plant anomalies including but not limited to pest infestation, microbial contamination, mold, or pollen/seed formation.

· 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.

· Perform light maintenance on cultivation equipment and fixtures.

· Perform rough and fine cuts of harvested plants.

· Transport harvested plants from the grow rooms to the dry/cure rooms.

· Trim plants both by hand, and mechanical trimming machine

Curing

· All tasks otherwise assigned by Management.

· Coordinates transfer of products to the inventory department at the close of the workday in conjunction with management.

· Identifies any undesirable plant anomalies including but not limited to pest infestation, microbial contamination, mold, or pollen/seed formation.

· Maintain accurate counts of all marijuana products and supplies.

· Maintains a clean workspace including vacuuming and sweeping of dry/cure room.

· 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.

· Perform light maintenance on cultivation equipment and fixtures.

· Utilize machinery for the separation of marijuana bud to achieve at minimum two quality levels, premium and standard.

Packaging

· All tasks otherwise assigned by Management.

· Coordinates transfer of products to the inventory department at the close of the workday in conjunction with management.

· 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.

· Measure and weigh quantities of medicine.

· Package medicine in a variety of tamper-proof containers.

· Report any equipment failures, issues, and problems to supervisor.

· Trim plants both by hand, and mechanical trimming machine.

· 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 engage in tedious and repetitive tasks.

· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

· Must be able to operate machinery including but not limited to sealers, labelers, and scales.

· 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 a computer.

· Must be able to use scissors for extended periods of time.

· Must be able to withstand coldness and dryness for extended periods of time.

· Must be able to withstand high heat and humidity 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.

· Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate trimmers, shears, instruments of measure, measuring cups, etc.

· The normal range of hearing & eyesight is required (can be corrected)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Ability to adhere to and follow strict policies, SOPs, and guidelines.

· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations with coworkers and supervisors.

· Ability to multi-task many diverse types of workloads in a hectic environment.

· Ability to solve practical problems and operate a computer and radio.

· Ability to work under pressure without losing composure.

· Adaptability & flexibility.

· Basic computer literacy skills.

· Problem-solving skills.

· Professionalism & ethics skills.

· Teamwork & collaboration skills.

· Time management skills.

· Verbal & written communication skills.

· Willingness to learn.

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

Pay: $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16