Cultivation Technician

Cultivation Technician Apotho Therapeutics

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5 North Dartmouth, MA Job Details Full-time $21 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Safety equipment provided Paid sick time Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Operations management Team leadership High school diploma or GED Manufacturing facility

Full Job Description Summary:

This position provides accountability & leadership for plant activities and operations of the Cultivation Department while abiding by all applicable policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. This position is generally responsible for the day-to-day duties needed to maintain our perpetual cycle for plant production. This includes plant maintenance, training, cloning, transplanting, plant inventory tracking, pre/post-harvest and inventory scheduling to manage production needs. This position requires working in a fast-paced environment, strong leadership skills, and the ability to effectively interact with members of the team to ensure a positive culture. You will be reporting directly to the Cultivation Manager. Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Implement good agricultural practices (GAPs) and follow all GMPs and Facility Rules
• Keep good records and follow good documentation practices (GDPs)
• Keep good records of all practices implemented and data collected about the position's responsibilities.
• Department KPI data collection and entry
• Understand Veg Room SOPs and changes to Policy.
• Understand Flower Room SOPs and Changes to Policy
• Assure Cultivation team members are completing Veg Room tasks as outline in SOPs efficiently.
• Assist in all plant care from maintaining mother stock to harvest, including automated and hand watering, cloning, propagation, pheno hunting, transplanting, pruning, topping, defoliating, trellising, and harvesting.
• Typical daily work tasks required include pruning, transplanting/moving plants, harvesting, cloning, hand watering, cleaning, IPM tasks, inventory management, etc.
• Monitoring of environmental conditions including, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, VPD, W/M2, etc.
• Gather EC, pH and volume data from the irrigation system in the grow rooms
• Distribute biological control agents (BCAs) as needed
• Apply foliar feeds and preventative and other sprays when directed
• Scout veg room for pests/disease and document on proper forms
• Operate and maintain cultivation systems/equipment
• Stock cultivation supplies as needed
• Clean, sanitize, and setup all grow rooms
• Maintain and ensure proper storage and sanitation of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to shop vacs, pumps, hoses, carts, scissors, stools, totes, gloves, rags, and PPE gear
• Conduct trials to evaluate possible improvements to the crop with approval from the facility supervisor
• Perform regular audits as required
• Perform any other job-related tasks assigned by management Compliance
• Work with the compliance team to draft forms/processes to maintain departmental compliance.
• Ensure Cultivation operation is fully compliant with state regulations and federal and state law.
• Assure that all operations adhere to business and industry license requirements.
• Maintaining strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals, and equipment used in growing and documenting production by completing forms, reports, logs, and records as required. Qualifications
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to pass a national background check per state cannabis regulations.
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate required.
• Adaptable/flexible and able to work in an ever-changing environment.
• Passion for growing plants in a rapidly growing industry!
• Previous agriculture or manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently throughout a workday with the given directive
• Work with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Work with Leaf Logix and other inventory management software system Physical Requirements
• Focus on a physical task for a long period of time without losing edge
• Manual dexterity; enough to reach/handle items, work with fingers
• Able to stand for 8 hours
• Able to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs. Of weight
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges are essential for normal conversations, receiving ordinary information, and to prepare for inspecting documents. Facility Environment
• Allergen warnings
• Potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens.
• Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol
• All jobs require daily use of provided PPE, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary.
• Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms. We offer ear plugs to all employees.
• Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels
• High-stress tolerance, adaptability, ability to work in an ever-changing environment, flexible.

Shifts:

Sunday

• Thursday 7:00am
• 3:30pm Tuesday
• Saturday 7:00am
• 3:30pm

Pay:

$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person