Green Thumb Industries (GTI) is a Chicago-based cannabis company operating successfully in 5 states around the country. We are comprised of accomplished professionals, world-class entrepreneurs, and philanthropists, who are driven by the dual commitment to helping medical cannabis patients and the communities we serve. GTI’s team has proven experience operating successful businesses, long-term expertise in adhering to sustainable business practices, and a deep understanding of the law with regard to the regulatory process surrounding medical cannabis.
We are a team of people inspiring and empowering others to live their best lives. We are committed to progressing positive social change and providing dignified access to safe and quality cannabis nationwide while giving back to the communities we call home.
The Role The Grow Specialist provides manual labor to support the activities and operations of the Grow Department, while abiding by laws, rules, policies, procedures and operational guidelines. Responsibilities
Execute & complete assigned tasks, projects and expectations of the Grow Department in accordance with GTI’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives. Main tasks include, but are not limited to:
Harvesting plants and documenting in State traceability program
Big leafing plants and documenting in State traceability program
Potting plants
Managing waste and documenting in State traceability program
Maintain open communication with management team and co-workers
Report employee issues or product situations
Abide by GTI and grow department’s safety policies
Follow all SOPs, verbal directives, training information and policies when performing duties
Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences, especially with direct supervisors and co-workers
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees
Basic math skills
Understand applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives and standard operating procedures
Ability to work independently throughout a workday with given directives Additional Requirements
Illinois driver’s license or State ID card
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must pass any and all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Must be approved by the D.O.A. to receive an Agent badge Minumum Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous manufacturing/laborer experience preferred
Previous agricultural experience preferred
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered, including internal experience. Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, lifting, walking, standing, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: VERY LABOR INTENSIVE. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance), may include walking or standing for extended periods of time, as well as stooping, bending over and/or crouching. We can't wait to meet you!