Master Grower

MASTER GROWER

A new indoor operation in Southern Oregon is seeking a Master Grower to lead production. The initial facility consists of two (2) 5,000 square feet polycarbonate, light dep, lighted and environmentally controlled greenhouses; plus Conexes for other functions. The facility has been designed and constructed to high standards, with provisions for state-of-the-industry monitoring and automation. Plans are in motion for later expansion, as part of an engineered Master Plan.

Planning and execution to date have been to high business and technical standards, which are essential in the fiercely competitive Oregon marketplace. While short-term results are important to fund the operation, this endeavor is a long-term play. Accordingly, we are looking for long-term relationships, including that with our Master Grower who will have a strong voice in decisions and execution.

The work to date has been under the leadership of a tight-knit team, including a highly capable Master Grower. He is leaving the organization (due to health issues) on good terms. What is in place is structured, and represents a solid starting point. Planning and preparation for the first crop are well underway, and planning for subsequent crops are in preliminary stages. We plan to go to market with a unique menu.

The facility is situated on a pristine organic family-owned farm, and company values include being good stewards of the land and the environment. The bulk of the farm remains in high-quality vegetable and flower production, and long-term plans include broad goals of sustainability of the farm overall, including the Cannabis operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Summary of Qualifications:

• Applicant must be eligible to work in the industry and be able to start the process of, or already possess, a “marijuana worker permit.” Applicant must be at least 21 at commencement of employment.

• A college degree or hands-on experience in horticulture, or biology, or chemistry, etc., is required. The ideal candidate would have experience propagating, growing, managing Cannabis at a commercial scale. Supervisory experience is desirable.

• Computer literacy is required (METRC, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).

• Must possess traits including work ethic, ability to verbally communicate, take direction well, work independently, and have a positive attitude. Detail oriented, high standards, and be able to manage the team’s execution of tasks with efficiency and the degree of precision required.

• Integrity and good references to back it up are essential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include:

• Management of production growing, supervising, scheduling.

• Supervision of the entire process including genetic rotation growing from seeds/cloning, propagation and production planting, management of all grow phases, harvest, drying, and packaging.

• Pest and fungal prevention/management.

• Environmental analysis and control.

• Proper watering and fertigation.

• Plant growth analysis, tracking.

• Tracking and monitoring plants in accordance with the OLCC requirements.

• Recordkeeping, including meticulous records for company analyses.

• Workload planning and management.

• Assist in certain distribution-related activities.

• Vendor coordination, resource planning.

• Participate in planning, competitive analyses.

• Perform other tasks as required.

COMPENSATION

One goal is to assemble a lean but committed team, encourage staff growth and advancement, and foster a working environment and compensation package which inherently motivates the workforce to stay with us long-term.

Compensation is negotiable. At this time we do not have benefits; but with commercial success, we will consider that.

Our ideal candidate would understand that for the first 6 months our expenses are high and revenue zero. Our best approach is to have compensation increase over time, but again this is negotiable.

BY THE BOOK

Our operation is “by the book. We will succeed while following the rules.

SUBMISSION AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and summary of salary expectations. Each submission will be answered.

We have not disclosed our firm in this ad. With your submission, we will contact you, and give you more information about us. Until then, your submission will be held in strict confidence. We will not contact references, your employer, agencies of any kind, nor anybody else, without your approval. We will not compromise your present employment.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

The successful candidate will be subject to a routine Employment Agreement and Non-Disclosure Agreement. It is our intent to involve the Master Grower in the intimate operational details, including those which comprise our Business Plan. So confidentiality, and protection of the firm’s information and unique processes, and information on the firm’s genetic portfolio, and related plans, are essential.

Job Type: Full-time