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Assistant Cannabis Cultivator
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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.
$36,968 / year median in Massachusetts
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Cultivator Tech Full Job Description Position Summary:
This is a hands-on, full-time position with day-to-day duties that includes being responsible for assisting with cultivating operations, including production, product quality, safety, and inventory. Duties focus on cultivating product in coordination with the Master Grower and other cultivators. This position reports directly to the Master Grower. Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities Performing general agriculture related labor in an indoor setting Performing full cleaning/sanitation of the grow rooms in-between and after harvests Preparing and loading empty grow rooms with fresh plant growing medium for the next batch of plants Performing plant transfers/transplants Performing plant work (defoliation/trellising/pruning) Working on ladders/staging/scaffolding Working in bright growing environments (eye protection provided) Watering grow rooms with irrigation/hand watering and checking basic water chemistry Helping implement and upkeep our integrated pest management Processing plant waste Working with cleaning chemicals/and plant nutrients Working with a team and working alone Communicating clearly with managers and leads Following rules, laws and regulations set forth by the state and the internal rules of the facility Contribute to the overall workflow of the department effectively Assist with other duties as assignedEducation:
High School diploma or GED requiredExperience:
Industry experience preferred but not necessary, will train the right candidatePhysical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Safety is paramount and critical, and one must adhere to all established safety protocols. Ability to frequently stand, crouch, lift, push and pull items and equipment of varying weights and sizes.Schedule:
- 8-hour shifts
- 5 days per week, at least one day of weekly shifts will include
Saturday or Sunday Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Sick time
- Health benefits
- 401k with company match