Cultivation Agent - Harvest New Kankakee, IL

Cresco Labs; Kankakee, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,154,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental and vision insurance

401(K) match program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cresco Labs is seeking a Cultivation Agent to join our facility. The Cultivation Agent will provide on-site cultivation for medical cannabis gardens, carry out day-to-day plant care including watering, pruning, and trimming, and ensure production quality and compliance with regulations.

Core duties include moving plants, transplanting, facility cleaning, and accurate documentation of plant tracking and lot numbers.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in general production, preferably a regulated field producing for human consumption.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to perform the job duties in indoor and greenhouse climates of varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment.
• Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant health by pruning, topping, trimming, according to Cresco Labs policy, as well as any other tasks required.
• Moving plants in an orderly, time efficient manner from one area of the cultivation facility to another.
• Moving Rockwool for transplanting plants.
• Transplanting smaller plants into bigger pots.
• Perform all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe cultivation facility, including the safe disposal of waste.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of all cultivation equipment and tools including light reflectors, containers, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment.
• Assist the Cultivation Manager with tracking plants from birth to harvest by ensuring proper and accurate documentation for applicable activities.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all plant tracking numbers, lot numbers, and all other applicable information.

Skills

Plant cultivation

Time management

Physical stamina

Job description

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday, 7AM - 3:30PM

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking a Cultivation Agent to join our facility. The Cultivation Agent is responsible for providing on-site cultivation for one or more medical cannabis gardens. Completion of tasks assigned by the Cultivation Team Lead to monitor and maintain plant production and health. Maintain quality control measures to ensure high quality product. Maintain organization, cleanliness and efficiency of production area. Main duties will entail carrying out day-to-day plant care including watering, pruning, and trimming. Must monitor and maintain plant production and quality control measures in accordance with the commonwealth and standards set by Cresco Labs.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Ensure plant health by pruning, topping, trimming, according to Cresco Labs policy, as well as any other tasks required
• Moving plants in an orderly, time efficient manner from one area of the cultivation facility to another
• Moving Rockwool for transplanting plants
• Transplanting smaller plants into bigger pots

Facility Cleaning:

• Perform all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe cultivation facility, including the safe disposal of waste.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of all cultivation equipment and tools including light reflectors, containers, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment
• Reports and Documentation:
• Assist the Cultivation Manager with tracking plants from birth to harvest by ensuring proper and accurate documentation for applicable activities
• Ensure accurate documentation of all plant tracking numbers, lot numbers, and all other applicable information

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Two years experience in general production, preferably a regulated field producing for human consumption. Or, any satisfactory combination of experience and training which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to perform the job duties in indoor and greenhouse climates of varying weather conditions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment
• Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust.
• Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level.

In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range

$18 - $18 USD

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• The company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Equal Opportunity:

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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