The Cultivation Technician I perform cannabis plant care in all stages of its life cycle. This position is an entry level position and responsible for rotating between a limited number of functional areas.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Follow instructions given by the manager
- Complete basic plant maintenance including bottoming, thinning, topping, and spacing
- Transplant (up-potting) to larger containers using proper techniques
- Harvest plants according to schedule and procedures set by management, ensuring accurate weighing of plants and accurate recording in state electronic recordkeeping system
- Dispose of plant waste following state regulations, including weighing, and recording of waste in state electronic recordkeeping system
- Sanitize rooms according to procedures set by management
- Complete assigned tasks within the established timeframes and specifications
- Compliant with company SOPs and state regulations
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Follow applicable safety procedures by wearing appropriate PPE, and reporting injuries, near misses, and hazards to management
- Behave in a manner that is positive, productive, cooperative, and encourages teamwork
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience working in landscaping, production, manufacturing, or any other fast-paced physical environment preferred
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to pass a background check in accordance with state regulations
Competencies
- Attendance & Punctuality
- Dependability & Flexibility
- Positive, Productive, Cooperative, and Encourages Teamwork
- Interpersonal Communication
- Results Focused
Physical Requirements
- Frequent repetitive hand motion
- Manual dexterity is needed for manipulating hand tools
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time (8+ hours)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
- Frequent standing, climbing of stairs, crouching, handling, kneeling, pinching, pulling (horizontal and vertical), lifting (waist to shoulder), reaching (waist to shoulder and above shoulder), and reading.
- Occasional grasping, gripping, lifting above shoulder, sitting, stooping, and walking.
- Ability to use a step ladder
- Visual acuity is needed to accurately read small screens and labels
Workplace Environment
- Warehouse/production facility environment with environmental controls
- Consistent moderate background noise level due to machinery and HVAC
- Exposure to humidity, temperature changes, atmospheric conditions, and vibration
- Exposure to high head, bright light where eye protection is required
- Exposure to keef/dust and cannabis odor
- Exposure to skin contact with plants, to which some individuals may be allergic (PPE provided)
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass every task or responsibility that may be required.
Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.52
Insa is a multi-state employer, and this is the company-wide pay range. Offers will be provided in accordance with state-specific minimum wage guidelines.
