The Horticulturist will work as part of a team to maintain a full-cycle indoor Cannabis Production Facility Fall River Mass. This person will assist in daily operations related to growing, harvesting, and processing cannabis through the post-harvest process.
Duties .
- Perform cloning, transplanting, feeding plants, defoliation, cropping, topping, flushing, foliar and preventative sprays, waste disposal, inspect crops, inventory management, and some post-harvest duties.
- Continue to develop an extensive knowledge base of successful Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies.
- Implement our existing, robust cultivation SOPs, and nutrient regiments.
- Operate heavy and light horticultural equipment and machinery.
- Track environmental factors and record data to provide to Managers and Head Growers.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Perform water, media, and solution sampling and testing procedures.
- Adhere to industry standards and waste disposal procedures set forth by regulatory agencies.
- Aid in oversight of the completion of operations in timely and efficient manner.
- Maintain accurate daily activity records and operation logs as directed using designated software.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and employees.
- Contribute to a fun, team-oriented, and challenging work environment in an innovative and pioneering atmosphere.
- Contribute and improve upon already-existing operations and processes to improve work-flow, efficiency, and provide constructive feedback and recommendations.
- Comply with all HR policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
Qualifications
- Must already possess or be able to qualify to work in Massachusetts Cannabis industry and be 21 years of age or older with no felonies or violent crimes.
- May or may not have prior knowledge of soil and hydroponic growing methods including micronutrients, beneficial bacteria, and nutrient implementation, as well as pH, PPM, and EC counts.
- Preferred knowledge of container systems with soil and hydro, as well as understanding temperature and humidity manipulation.
- Preferred knowledge of plant diseases, insects and fungi, as well as plant treatment options.
- Knowledge of large-scale commercial plant cultivation, including nutrient requirements, mediums, light requirements, temperature control, and air flow, etc.
- Knowledge of Horticulture equipment and irrigation systems.
- Capable of performing routine tasks and able to make equipment repairs or notify proper personnel when unable to.
- Ability to plan ahead, trouble-shoot, anticipate problems, and problem solve.
- Ability to learn new technologies.
- Ability to learn quickly
- Ability to lift 75 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to make it to work on time.
- Able to follow directions and ask questions as needed.
- ADDITIONAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE
Harvesting
- Support Staff is responsible for assisting management in harvesting batches on assigned harvest days.
- This includes, but is not limited to: chopping down plants, removing fan leaves and stalk, weighing and recording plant and waste weights, transporting plants to Trim Rooms, keeping plants organized by strain, license and batch ID.
Trimming/Manicuring
- Support Staff is responsible for trimming and manicuring buds.
- This includes, but is not limited to: removing all fan leaves, trimming buds, collecting trim and buds to be processed, and ensuring individual trim and bud containers labeled and organized.
Pre-Roll Cone Production
- Support Staff assists management in processing cannabis into pre-rolled cones.
- This includes, but is not limited to: grinding up product, operating a cone machine, packing Cannabis in to cones by hand, and labeling processed cones.
Cannabis Packaging
- Support Staff is to assist management in packaging processed cannabis into appropriate containers.
- This includes, but is not limited to: weighing out cannabis in designated increments, removing any stem if necessary, labeling and counting processed containers, preparing batches for delivery
Facility Cleaning/Maintenance
- Support Staff assist management in keeping the facility cleaned and maintained.
- This includes, but is not limited to: zone recovery, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing surfaces, etc.
Other
- Regular attendance is expected and is considered an essential function necessary for the efficient operation of the business.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 21 years of age or older
- MUST BE ABLE TO QUALIFY to be a registered agent in the state of Massachusetts
- General knowledge of Cannabis.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform the following physical tasks: sitting, standing, stooping, stretching, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, performing repetitive motions, and carrying boxes.
- Ability to perform manual labor.
- Standing for extended periods of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Walking long distances and traveling up flights of stairs.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis, up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
Job Type: Full-time
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)