Cannabis Grower

Renew Cannabis Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Wellness is seeking a Cultivation Agent to support the Cultivation Manager in growing and maintaining plant health in a compliant facility in Kentucky. You will assist with planting, watering, fertilizing, trimming, pruning, and harvesting while keeping the production area organized and clean.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and adherence to state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass all background checks and licensing requirements set by the state.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Two-year degree in horticulture preferred.
• Prior cannabis cultivation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cultivation Manager with planting, watering, fertilizing, trimming, pruning, and harvesting while maintaining an organized production area.
• Monitor plant health and pest/disease throughout the grow cycle.
• Document plants from germination to harvest, including tracking and lot numbers.
• Maintain cleanliness of cultivation equipment and tools and follow GMP practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

English language proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Two-year degree in horticulture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Standard Wellness’s mission is to improve quality of life through safe and easy access to cannabis by providing consistent, high-quality product through innovation, vertical integration and aggressive regulatory reform. We aim to create a new standard in the medical cannabis industry for quality, care, innovation, and education while still maintaining a focus and conscious understanding of how our decisions within the role effect the social and environmental impact in our community and for our patients. We’re committed to a research-driven, patient-centric approach in all that we do, and we will work to have a lasting positive impact in our community.

Our Core Values include:

One Team - We’re all in this together

Growth - Pride in growing our teams, footprint, patient base and ourselves

Empathy - Compassion for our people and patients leads to success

Accountability - Do what we say we will do and stand behind our actions

Position Summary:

The Cultivation Agent is responsible for assisting the Cultivation Manager in monitoring and maintaining plant production and health. Cultivation Agents will assist with all stages of the cultivation process to include planting, watering, fertilizing, trimming, pruning, and harvesting while maintaining an organized, clean, and efficient production area. Agents will maintain and monitor plant production and quality control measures in compliance with state regulations and standards set by Standard Wellness.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure overall plant health by watering, fertilizing, pruning, and trimming according to industry best practices and as directed by the Cultivation Manager
• Monitor plants throughout the grow process for disease and pest infestations
• Responsible for the cleanliness of all cultivation equipment and tools, including light reflectors, containers, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment
• Assist Cultivation Manager with documentation of plants from germination to harvest, including tracking, lot numbers, and application of any product applied to any plant within the cultivation facility
• Follow all General Agricultural Practices, General Handling Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma, or the equivalent
• Must be able to pass all background check and licensing requirements as set forth by the state
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Preferred:

• Two (2) year degree in horticulture or related field
• Two (2) years of experience in a general gardening production, preferably a regulated field producing for human consumption
• Prior cannabis and cultivation experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This section outlines the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the Cultivation Agent to be successful in their role. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list.

• Knowledge of horticulture practices
• Knowledge of state and local cannabis policy and law
• Accurate data-entry and recordkeeping skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently with little supervision but still be able to function within a team setting
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent computer skills specifically with Microsoft Office and Windows based applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills