What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultivation Tech position at Lake Leaf Cultivation?
The Opportunity
Lake Leaf Cultivation offers a dynamic and engaging environment where you will have the opportunity to work in on-site cannabis cultivation. Our Cultivation Agents are integral to maintaining plant production and health, ensuring the highest quality product through stringent quality control measures. You will work closely with the Cultivation Manager and team to carry out daily plant care activities, maintain the cleanliness and efficiency of the production area, and adhere to both state and Mille Lacs Band standards. Join us and be a part of a company that values inclusivity, continuous learning, and servant leadership.
What You Get to Do
- Measures and mixes nutrient and plant applications and applies these mixtures according to Lake Leaf Cultivation policy.
- Ensures plant health by pruning, toping, trimming, and analyzing plant health according to Lake Leaf Cultivation policy, as well as any other tasks required.
- Assists Cultivation Facility Manager with rotation of strains through garden to ensure variety and quantity for dispensary locations.
- Performs all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe cultivation facility. If you notice something that is a hygienic hazard to product or Associates, notify your supervisor immediately.
- Responsible for the cleanliness of all cultivation equipment and tools, including light reflectors, containers, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment.
- Assists the Cultivation Manager with tracking plants from birth to harvest by ensuring proper and accurate documentation for applicable activities.
- Ensures accurate documentation of all plant tracking numbers, lot numbers, and all other applicable information.
- Documents, according to Lake Leaf Cultivation policy, the application of all nutrient and/or substances applied to any plant located within the cultivation facility.
- Additional Duties as Required.
What We Look for in a Person
- Serves and develops others by building relationships.
- Fosters an inclusive workplace where inclusion and individual differences are valued.
- Collaborates across boundaries to achieve common goals.
- Aligns organizational objectives and practices with Mille Lacs Band traditions or interests as appropriate.
- Sets direction and influences others to translate vision into action.
- Demonstrates drive for continued personal and professional growth.
What We Offer You
- We have a fun, energetic personality and are adventurous, creative, and open minded.
- We strive to lead through our seven (7) values in all that we do. (Wisdom, Love, Respect, Truth, Humility, Bravery, and Honesty)
- Our foundation of Servant Leadership is a philosophy that embodies and fosters empowerment, decision-making and engagement across all levels of the organization.
- We are a career accelerant, which means developing our Associates is one of our main priorities.
- We provide a space for Associates and others to bring who they are to work and impart a sense of purpose.
- A variety of competitively priced health benefits and supplemental insurances, parental leave, 401k, tuition reimbursement, birthday, and anniversary gifts.
Objectives of this role
- Ensure Optimal Plant Health and Yield: Drive awareness of optimal cultivation practices across the team and identify any substandard processes through close monitoring and evaluation of plant health data.
- Enhance Cultivation Processes: Serve as a thought leader for cultivation processes, developing and implementing prototypes and practices that promote increased efficiency and productivity in plant care and yield.
- Implement Quality Control Measures: Create and enforce precise quality control measures at every stage of the cultivation process to maintain high product standards.
- Maintain Accurate Documentation: Ensure thorough and accurate documentation of all plant care activities, including nutrient application, plant health analysis, and growth tracking, to comply with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Develop Team Competency: Provide training and guidance to team members to ensure they understand and adhere to cultivation best practices, fostering a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
What Qualifies You
- Two-year degree in horticulture or related field preferred.
- Two years of experience in general gardening production, preferably a regulated field producing for human consumption.
- Or any satisfactory combination of experience and training that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the above duties.
- Preferred knowledge of cannabis law, and horticulture skills.
Must Haves
- Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift equipment or plants up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
- Reside within a distance that allows for a regular on-site presence.
- Ability to climb small ladder to access up to three tier platform.
Work Environment
- Indoor cultivation facility with controlled temperatures and humidity levels.
- Exposure to strong odors and varying noise levels.
- Frequent use of sharp tools and trimming equipment.
- Standing or sitting for long periods while performing repetitive tasks.
- Compliance with strict hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Collaborative team environment with communication between multiple departments.
- Adherence to safety protocols to maintain a clean and safe workspace
