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Cannabis Cultivation Lead
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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.
$31,885 / year median in Missouri
+13% projected growth
Job Description
T Roles and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the all-production logs are filled out properly and on time.
- Assist Manager/Supervisors in duties as assigned.
- Provide guidance with organization of work duties and provide direction.
- Provide coverage for Garden Manager on days off.
- Ensure compliance to Federal, State, and company regulations, policies, and procedures. (i.e. employee badges)
- Adherence to SOP's / Training of SOP's
- Responsible for oversight of Cultivation Tech duties.
- Ensure and help cultivation techs complete tasks in an organized timely manner.
- Conduct cleaning of work areas
- Assist manager and supervisors in employee performance appraisals.
- Be able to follow production calendar.
- Ability to report and communicate with direct supervisor when problems or issues arise
- Assist with: o Plant healthcare o Light, soil, water and fertility management o Transplant o Watering o Pruning o Trellising o Scouting o Cloning o Veg room upkeep o Defoliation o Harvesting o Bucketing
- Ability to create tags, print and read maps, and audit plant batches as needed.
- High School Diploma or equivalent on the job experience Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 1+ years of supervisor or management experience
- Prior customer service experience Competencies, Specialized Skills, or Knowledge unique to this role:
- Must be 21 years old.
- Ability to obtain state credentials to work in cannabis cultivation facility.
- Must possess the horticultural skills to provide proper plant health care & demonstrate knowledge of company SOPs.
- Possesses basic mathematical skills.
- Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and basic computer skills.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and intrapersonal communication skills.
- Prior experience working in agricultural or greenhouse environment.
- Must be able to obtain all State & Local requirements prior to employment.
- Able to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to problem solve and use critical thinking skills. Performance Metrics
- Absenteeism rate
- Delegation skills
- Cleanliness of flower room sections and veg. area.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Work Performance
- Work Efficiency
- Morale
- SOP Application
- Number of errors
- Employee retention
- Production Calendar event timeline
- LMS participation Expected Hours of Work
- Ability to work Monday - Sunday (Rotate weekends with other Lead and Manager)
- Available to work from 7 AM - 3:30 PM
- This is a full-time position that requires but is not limited to 40 hours per week. Operational hours are dependent on the client and facility operations. This position is required to work weekends and holidays. Working Conditions
- This job operates in a commercial agriculture setting.
- Employees must be okay with exposure to pollen, allergens, non-carcinogenic pesticides, dust, odors, extreme heat, artificial light, sun exposure, vibrations, elevated CO2 levels, and water.