Cultivation Agent - Integrated Pest Management

Renew Cannabis Co.; Mount Joy (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

FSA/HSA

LTD/STD

Life Insurance

AD&D

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Stock Options

Employee Discount

Job summary

Cresco Labs is seeking a Plant Health Technician to join our IPM team in Pennsylvania. You will measure, mix, and apply pesticide and foliar solutions to protect crops and ensure compliance with Cresco Labs policies.

You will communicate with the IPM Supervisor and other leads and help maintain logs and reports. The role requires 2 years of production experience, the ability to stand for extended periods, and the PA Pesticide Applicator license or the ability to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in general production, preferably a regulated field producing for human consumption or equivalent.
• Effective time-management and high attention to detail; able to multi-task.
• Ability to stand and wear PPE for extended periods.
• Ability to obtain Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator License; including required documents & exams.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and read pesticide labels.
• Basic math comprehension.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, and perform repetitive hand actions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level.

Responsibilities

• Measure and mix pesticide and foliar applications and apply per Cresco Labs policy.
• Communicate with IPM Supervisor, IPM Lead, and other department leads.
• Maintain plant health by scouting, scoping, and monitoring per policy.
• Execute pest/disease treatment schedules as directed by IPM Supervisor.
• Assist with data entry and track & trace; fill IPM logs and reports.

Skills

Time management

Pesticide label reading

Math skills

Safety/ PPE

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in‑house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement‑free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey. Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis. At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

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, 7:00am - 3:30pm

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for measuring and mixing pesticide and foliar applications and applying these mixtures according to Cresco Labs policy.
• Communication with IPM Supervisor and IPM Lead as well as other department supervisors and leads.
• Ensuring plant health by scouting, scoping, and monitoring plant health according to Cresco Labs policy, as well as any other tasks required
• Execution of pest / disease treatment schedules as outlined by the IPM Supervisor
• Assist with data entry and track & trace.
• Responsible for filling out all IPM logs and reports as outlined by the IPM Supervisor and IPM Lead

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, high attention to detail, ability to multi‑task, and work as a self‑starter
• Ability to stand and wear proper protective equipment for extended time periods.
• Ability to obtain and maintain State of Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator License; including completion of state required documents & exams.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Ability to read pesticide labels.
• Basic math comprehension
• 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.

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.

Pay Range

$21.50 - $21.50 USD

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.

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.