Cannabis Nursery Cloner

Kaprikorn is Hiring a Cloner!

Kaprikorn is an Oregon family-owned and operated recreational licensed cannabis company with a nursery in Lowell, OR and indoor cannabis facility in Eugene, OR. We are hiring for a full-time position at our nursery location in Lowell!

To be considered for this position follow the instructions in the"how to apply" section.

Position: Cloner

Our cloners are responsible for cutting, processing and poking clones into rockwool at Kaprikorn's Nursery in Lowell. This is an essential position that creates Kaprikorn Nursery's product--clones!

Cloning is a physical job that requires cutting on mother plants in a warm greenhouse and then standing for up to 10 hours per day processing and poking clones. There is a daily quota required, so it is essential that you like working with your hands and you are fast.

Someone who can work independently, likes to challenge oneself to work quickly and has great attention to detail will be ideal for this position. The person in this position will clone 5 days a week. Shifts are 7:30am-4:00pm. Though part-time positions may be available as well.

If you have great attention to detail, are fast with your hands, take direction well and are hard working then you might be right for this position.

Cloner Responsibilities:

• cutting clones off mother plants
• processing clones
• physically moving heavy plants/bags of soil
• pruning
• transplanting plants
• pesticide applications
• cleaning

Additional Duties May Include:

• watering plants
• physically moving heavy plants/bags of soil
• pruning
• transplanting plants
• pesticide applications
• cleaning
• assist with tasks at our grow locations, including cleaning, joint rolling, pruning, up-potting, trimming, and harvesting.
• deliveries
• working on the outdoor grow

Note: wildfires are common in Oregon in the summer. Be aware this position will require working in smokey conditions in accordance with OSHA standards. In some cases that means workers must wear a respirator while working.

Personal Requirements:

• Experience with plants is beneficial
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and professionalism
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• 21 years old or older and eligible for an OLCC worker permit

Physical Job Requirements

Standing, Sitting and Walking:

• Ability to stand and/or sit up to 8-10 hours per day.
• Ability to walk or move around frequently, including down narrow aisles.

Lifting and Carrying:

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
• Ability to lift heavy objects from floor to waist level and from waist level to shoulder level.

Repetitive Movements:

• Physiological capability to perform sustained repetitive work for 8-10 hours a day on every workday.
• This includes repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements, including gripping, grasping, and fine motor tasks, and also repetitive bending, twisting, and reaching motions.

Manual Dexterity:

• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to perform precision tasks.
• Ability to manipulate tools and equipment with precision.

Postural Requirements:

• Ability to maintain various postures for extended periods, including sitting, standing, bending, squatting, and kneeling.
• Ability to perform tasks while in awkward or static positions, such as reaching over.

Strength and Endurance:

• Adequate physical strength to exert force repeatedly without fatigue or ergonomic injury.
• Stamina to perform physical tasks continuously without experiencing undue fatigue.

Coordination and Balance:

• Good balance, athleticism and coordination to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
• Ability to safely climb and balance on 10-foot ladders.

Sensory Abilities:

• Adequate vision (with or without corrective lenses) to see details up close and at a distance.
• Good hearing ability (with or without hearing aids) to detect and respond to sounds and alarms.

What We Offer:

• $17 per hour to start, this will be reassessed after 3 months of employment. Long term employees make up to $25/hr
• Special healthcare package: 100% coverage of medical/dental insurance premiums all in-network co-pays and co-insurance (These benefits start on the first day of the month following 30 days of hire)
• $500 vision allowance
• Up to 3 weeks of paid time off for long-term employees
• 401K plan with 5% employer match 6 months after hire
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Regular performance reviews with opportunities for pay increases
• Fun and supportive work environment

How to Apply:

Send your resume and a thoughtful cover letter through really. If you really want to stand out, please send your cover letter to kaprikornhiring@gmail.com. Be sure to showcase your relevant experience and why you'd be a great fit for Kaprikorn. Those with a quality cover letter letting us know more about them and why they are interested in the position are most likely to be interviewed for this position.

Connect with Us:

Follow us on Instagram @kaprikorn_clones | @kaprikorn_oregon and explore our website, kaprikorn.com to learn more about our company.

Note: Please do not contact us through phone or email. Submit your application through really.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) 5% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Tell us why you're interested in this role

License/Certification:

• OLCC worker's permit (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $25