Cultivator (Part-time/On Call)

Job Summary--Part-time 10-16 hours per week, with the potential to grow into a full-time position with time

Summary

Cultivate, and assist the daily agriculture operation of the company’s production facility to include the propagation, vegetative, flowering, and harvesting processes, trimming practices, trim/flower weight reporting, trim/flower packaging operations, as well as regulatory compliance. Shift follows and implements a conscientious healthcare management model, striving to operate under the highest standards of patient care and professionalism. The Cultivator report to Cultivation Manager and will be responsible for keeping the Cultivation Manager apprised of plant health, trends, and overall issues and status of the production facility.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Propagate, record, and maintain cannabis plants in accordance with company procedures and state regulations.
• Feed cannabis plants in compliance with company procedures and state regulations for nutrient practices.
• Daily inspection of plants for molds/ fungus.
• Dispose of or treat plants in accordance with company procedures.
• Record and label plants with state regulated seed to sale tracking software guidelines.
• Transfer cannabis plants between growth areas in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Mix and apply nutrients with acceptable practice standards in line with company procedures and state requirements.
• Cure, dry, and store, label all finished cannabis products.
• Prune plants in line with company procedures.
• Responsible for pest control and proper application of any pesticides in line with company procedures and state regulations.
• Maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene.
• Other Duties as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Be detail oriented, organized and able to work long hours without stopping.
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated is a must
• Basic computer skills
• Understanding of basic mathematics
• Medical Marijuana industry experiences a plus. Greenhouse experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to successfully pass a background check.

Physical Activities and Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs of weight at any given time with assistance.
• Able to stand on their feet for at least 8 hours a day with constant movement.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

All applicants will be considered based on their qualifications, skills and experience.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and residents of the City of McKeesport are encouraged to apply.

Based on its internal policies, Company reserves the right to give preference to Minorities, Females, wounded or honorably discharged Veterans, individuals with disabilities and residents of the City of McKeesport that possess the requisite qualifications for the position when making any appointment or promotion.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $14.50 /hour

Cannot have been convicted of any criminal offense related to the sale or possession of illegal drugs, narcotics or controlled substances

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $14.50 /hour

Experience:

• Biology: 1 year
• Greenhouse: 1 year

Location:

• McKeesport, PA

Shifts:

• Morning