Cannabis Nursery Team Member

Kaprikorn is Hiring a Cloner!

Kaprikorn is a family-owned and operated recreational cannabis company based in Oregon, with a nursery in Lowell and an indoor cannabis facility in Eugene. We are looking for a full-time Cloner to join our team at the nursery location in Lowell!

We are also looking for a part-time flex team member for the the same location, the part-time position will likely start with plant work in the greenhouse and then learn cloning.

How to Apply: Please carefully follow the instructions in the "How to Apply" section to be considered for this role.

Role Overview: Cloner

Our Cloners play a critical role at Kaprikorn Nursery by creating our product—clones! This position involves cutting, processing, and poking clones into rockwool at our nursery. Cloning is an active role that takes place in a warm greenhouse environment. You’ll have the opportunity to work with your hands, staying active throughout the day while meeting achievable daily goals.

This position is ideal for someone who:

• Can work independently
• Enjoys challenging themselves to work quickly
• Is a quick study
• Has exceptional attention to detail
• Enjoys repetitive work

Work Schedule:

• Full-Time Shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (5 days per week)
• Anticipated Part-Time Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 pm (24-30 hrs per week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Cutting clones off mother plants
• Processing clones
• Poking clones into rockwool
• Pruning plants
• Cleaning and maintaining workspaces

Additional Duties May Include:

• Assisting the grow teams at our Lowell or Eugene locations with plant work, sorting clones and preparing orders, working on Google sheets, packaging, cleaning, deliveries, or other tasks.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous experience with plants is a plus
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and professionalism
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Must be 21 years or older and eligible for an OLCC worker permit

Important Note: Oregon experiences wildfires during summer, which can create smoky conditions. In severe cases, employees will be required to wear respirators in compliance with OSHA standards.

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 OfferFull-Time:

• $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

What We Offer Part-Time:

• $18 per hour
• Paid sick time
• 401K plan with 5% employer match 6 months after hire
• Fun and supportive work environment

How to Apply:

Send your resume and a thoughtful cover letter through really. If you are unable to attach your cover letter on really and 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 Types: Full-time, Part-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:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Tell us why you're interested in this role
• Are you interested in working part-time of full-time?
• Do you know where Lowell, Oregon is and is this a commute you'd like to make?

License/Certification:

• OLCC worker's permit (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $25