Cannabis Cultivation Technician

Acreage Holdings; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the cannabis sector is seeking a dedicated Cultivation Technician. In this role, you will provide essential care to plants, ensuring their health and growth while maintaining meticulous records of cultivation processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and sustainability. Join a passionate team committed to excellence in the cannabis industry and contribute to the growth and success of a company that values its employees and promotes continuous learning and development. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in horticulture or related field required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care to plants and assist with specialized processes.
• Maintain accurate records of nutrient mixes and crop-related logs.

Skills

Horticulture experience

Basic Mathematics

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

pH/E.C./PPM meters

Job description

Prime Wellness of Pennsylvania, LLC is a subsidiary of Canopy USA, LLC, a leading vertically integrated, multi-state operator in the United States cannabis industry. With the transition of Acreage Holdings to Canopy USA, LLC in December 2024, Canopy USA, LLC is now positioned to consolidate operations across its three business units – Wana, Jetty, and Acreage – realizing synergies, cost savings, and supporting growth in state-legal markets across the U.S. Through coverage of key market segments including flower via Superflux, vape and concentrates via Jetty, edibles and beverages via Wana, and retail through The Botanist, Canopy USA, LLC is well positioned to accelerate growth with an emphasis on the Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. markets. As newly formed Canopy USA, LLC, we are building a stronger, more agile organization that will unlock greater opportunities across the growing US cannabis market.

Who you’ll work for:

Prime Wellness of Pennsylvania

Our Culture:

Here at Canopy USA, LLC, we believe in people first. We value our people and encourage continuous opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. We pride ourselves in innovation and passion for the cannabis industry. We are always looking for motivated people who share our vision to join our team. Think you have what it takes? Then come grow with us!

About the Role:

The Cultivation Technician (CT) provides daily care and focused attention to plants in spaces throughout the garden in addition to assisting department management with the performance and execution of specialized processes and procedures. This position will operate in tandem with the rest of the Cultivation Team's production labor force at the direction of the Cultivation Manager (CM) and under the supervision of Department Team Leads (CTL – VMP / FLW).

How you’ll make a difference:

The core responsibilities of the Cultivation Technician include but are not limited to the following:

Basic Cultivation Duties:

• Implementing daily feeding & care schedules as directed by the Cultivation Manager (CM), paying attention to any updates or changes to the schedules.
• Maintaining consistency and urgency when pruning crops at various stages.
• Maintaining consistency, uniformity, and accuracy when repotting crops at various stages.
• Routine visual inspection of plants to identify any pests/deficiencies and reporting findings to the CM.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintains accurate records of Nutrient Mixes, equipment cleaning and calibration, and any other crop-related logs assigned by the CM.
• Promptly reports any movement of plants and/or plant I.D.’s to the Inventory department to ensure proper and accurate data logging and to maintain the accuracy of the inventory by location.

Facility and Equipment Maintenance Duties:

• Ensure that proper calibration, operation, cleaning, and storage of p.H./E.c./PPM meters are maintained.
• Ensure the proper usage, maintenance, and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to: shop vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, Fiskars, scissors, loppers, stools, gloves, rags, and goggles.
• Clean and sanitize containers and vessels to ensure that they are sufficiently prepared for repotting.
• Complete daily and periodic cleaning tasks as assigned. Daily cleaning consists of: sweeping and spot mopping all areas on the cultivation floor, sanitizing surfaces and equipment, reorganizing stock and inventory.
• Properly dispose of any and all waste at the end of each day.

Skills to be Successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent – required.
• Work history showing progressive responsibility, willingness to accept additional projects or challenges – Required.
• Minimum – One (1) Year of experience in Horticulture, Botany, or another related field – Required.
• Knowledge of basic computer & office equipment (Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic Mathematics required for inventory, projections, and measurements. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is required.
• Prior experience working with plants and an understanding of the general principles of working in agriculture.
• State of Pennsylvania - Department of Agriculture: Private Pest Applicator Certification – Required. Must be obtained within 90 Days of acceptance of this role.
• Excellent time-management skills; Ability to effectively plan and prioritize.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; Absolute reliability and honesty.
• Ability to focus; Attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team; Ability to communicate clearly and calmly.
• Ability to remain calm in periods of high stress or unusual activity.

Schedules:

• Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday 7am to 4pm during work week.
• 7am to 1:30pm on Sundays/Saturdays.
• All schedules are subject to change based on business needs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environmental characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching. The ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in occasionally humid and often pollinated environments.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Code of Conduct:

All employees are expected to represent Company values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.

Prime Wellness of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in Prime Wellness of Pennsylvania. If you need assistance with completing an online application due to a disability, please send a request to [e-mail]. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Request” in the subject line.