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Cannabis Grow Tech
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$34,165 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Core Values:
Quality, Relationships, Education and Reliability. Grow team members support our operational goals and metrics. We believe in cross training and cross functional support so our entire team is focused on product quality and the customer experience. Team members will be asked to help support the production of high quality craft cannabis. We are looking for team members with experience with the cannabis industry and we are constantly investing time and training in our employees. We are looking for high energy people with strong work ethic, steller communication skills, and the ability to work as a team and hold themselves accountable. Cultivation Technicians work together with their TEAM to assist with all aspects of operations, under the direct oversite of their Team Leader and Cultivation Manager. This TEAM maintains overall plant health throughout all life stages of the plants, from Veg to Flower based on various work instructions, processes, and techniques performed as a part of daily routine operations for producing perpetual plant growth. As a Cultivation Technician TEAM Member, you will: Transplant new clones and set up in veg stage. De-leaf plants, begin shaping, remove waste, and weigh & track any waste. Prep Veg room for irrigation supply hoses, plants, covers, and Metrc tags. Transfer plants from Veg to Flower rooms. Perform plant maintenance at various stages of the flower cycle to ensure successful and bountiful harvests. Harvest, Metrc tag, and prep plants for dry and cure stages of the process. Clean all work areas involved, e.g., sweeping, dusting, mopping, and sanitizing work surfaces and common spaces. TEAM members MUST prioritize Cleanliness and Organization.PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Team Members must act in a manner reflective of the company culture of high moral standards, innovation and continuous evolution, trust in the TEAM, continuous improvement, and sustainable relationships. Successful operations will THRIVE based on good communication and Team Member collaboration. Applicants must have good communication skills, interact professionally, and work effectively with others. All TEAM members should be receptive to feedback and coaching and are encouraged to voice concerns or constructively make suggestions. Applicants must adhere to company rules, regulations, attendance/tardiness policies, and procedures of the company and the cultivation department, including, but not limited to Smoke-Free Campus, Lunch, and Cell Phone Access policies. We have a ZERO tolerance policy regarding violence, perceived violence, bullying, intimidation, harassment, and discrimination.COMPETENCIES
. Flexible, collaborative, TEAM-oriented person . Good communication skills . Must work well with others.- Time Management - Daily Attendance and Punctuality is
CRITICAL
- Self-directed, Productive, and Driven
- Organized
- Prioritizes cleanliness of all working areas
- Attention to Details
- Results driven
- Positive Attitude
- Must be dexterous .