Cultivation Specialist

Verano; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Verano is seeking a Cultivation Specialist in Chester, PA to support plant management, clone operations, and quality control in a regulated grow facility. You will follow schedules, document cultivar activities, and assist teams to meet production goals while maintaining safety and SOP adherence.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing most of the day, and a willingness to learn and operate cultivation equipment in a compliant environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Must be 21+ and able to register with the state cannabis commission as an agent.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must be a team player and maintain positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support plant management, fertilization, insect and disease monitoring, sanitation, and overall plant growth in grow rooms.
• Clone, trim, prune, top and train plants as directed by Cultivation Manager.
• Monitor and maintain quality control per state/local laws.
• Adhere to SOPs and company policies.
• Maintain a clean and safe facility environment.
• Inform Cultivation Manager of system discrepancies promptly.
• Visually inspect plants for diseases, deficiencies, insects, and mold; report remediation needs.
• Follow plant scheduling to project plant needs.
• Catalogue and track plants from clone to harvest using the track-and-trace system.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to boost productivity.
• Clean cultivation equipment and tools regularly.
• Document cultivation logs for nutrients/substances applied to plants.
• Support additional cultivation/harvest teams to meet production goals.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Follow instructions

Team player

Safety mindset

Physical stamina

Lift 50 lbs

Stand long hours

Willing to learn

Heights & tight spaces

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Cultivation Specialist

Requisition ID: 16698

Department: CPG - Cultivation

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Location: Chester, PA, US, 19013-3413

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Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companiesbased on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance,isa vertically integrated, multi-state operator embracinga missionof saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf™ and MÜV™ dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality,regulatedcannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano™, MÜV™, Savvy™, BITS™, Encore™, and Avexia™. Verano’s active operationsspan 13 U.S. states, comprised of 15 Cultivation and production facilities with over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more at www.verano.com .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support plant management, fertilization, insect and disease monitoring, sanitation, and overall plant growth, health, and appearance in the grow rooms.
• Clone, trim, prune, top and train plants as directed by the Cultivation Manager.
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with State and local laws.
• Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
• Immediately inform Cultivation Manager of any system discrepancies.
• Visually inspect plants for any diseases, deficiencies, insects, and mold, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
• Follow plant scheduling to accurately project plant need.
• Catalogue, track, and organize plants from clone-to-harvest using our track and trace system.
• Work within company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
• Regularly clean cultivation equipment and tools, including light reflectors, containers, and ventilation equipment.
• Document and update cultivation logs with nutrient and/or substance application to any plants within the facility.
• Provide support to additional cultivation and harvest teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a related position.
• Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
• Willing to learn about, operate and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
• Comfortable with heights, soil and water, and tight spaces.
• Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be 21 years of age or older, and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of plant structure and horticulture preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

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