Cultivation Tech II- IL

T E C Industrial Inc; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

401 (k)

Paid Time Off

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Employee life insurance and additional

Spouse and child life and ADD&D

FSA and H SA available .

Job summary

The Botanist: In Grown Farms LLC 2 in Freeport, IL, is seeking a Cultivation Tech II to lead a team of cultivation technicians and oversee daily farming operations for cannabis production. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in records, and coordination with cultivation management on feed schedules and inventory planning.

Requirements include a High School diploma (associate degree preferred) and at least 1 year in horticulture or a related field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in horticulture, agriculture, biology, chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office or inventory systems is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of a team of cultivation technicians.
• Motivates team members in alignment with corporate values.
• Conducts meetings to assign tasks and communicate updates to management.
• Maintains a clean, safe cultivation environment and reports safety-related issues.
• Executes IPM plans and coordinates propagation activities to meet inventory requirements.
• Maintains cultivation records, logs, and reports, including environment metrics.

Education

High school

Associate degree in horticulture or related field

Job description

• Location 3597 E Colby Road,Freeport, IL, 61032,United States
• Base Pay $19.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Why In Grown Farms LLC 2?

In Grown Farms 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 consolidat e 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, edible s 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 The Botanist: In Grown Farms LLC 2

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.

About the Role ( Cultivation Tech II ):

The purpose of this position is to lead cultivation team, in conjunction with the Cultivation Director and Manager, through the daily processes related to the cultivation of cannabis. The Cultivation Lead supports leadership initiatives and guides employees through the daily tasks which are vital to the ability to produce the highest quality cannabis. They are also responsible for disseminating information, providing regular supervision of Cultivation Technicians, and status updates to the Management team.

How you'll make a difference (Required duties and responsibilities)

Team Management

• Daily supervision of a team of cultivation technicians .
• Motivates team members in alignment with the corporate values.
• Conducts meetings where tasks (job tickets) are assigned to the grow team and daily business updates are communicated, reporting back to management with a regular cadence on progress.
• Abides by safety policies and procedures. Provides feedback to the Safety Manager on how to improve the safety of the workplace. Completes all safety-related reporting as needed in a timely manner .
• Maintains a clean, safe environment throughout the cultivation area and all shared employee facilities.

Cultivation

Executes the IPM plan by regularly inspecting each cultivation room to chart progress and identify problems early on and ensures the execution of corrective action(s) and log events. Coordinates with the Director and Manager on any changes that may need to be implemented.

Implements daily feed and care schedules as directed by Cultivation Management

Coordinates with the team to ensure consistency and discretion when crop pruning at various stages.

Accurately maintains reports on all cultivation activities. ?

Coordinates with the Cultivation management team to ensure that propagation activities meet inventory requirements.

Coordinates and oversees waste destruction events and maintains accurate reporting.

Conducts routine visual inspection of plants to identify any pests/deficiencies and reporting findings to Cultivation Managers

Ensure that all cultivation equipment and supplies are on hand and ready for use. Notifies management through approved channels of any maintenance or inventory issues within a timely manner to avoid work stoppages.

Proper usage, maintenance and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to: shop vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, scissors, loppers, stools, gloves, rags, etc.

Monitors and documents daily: temperatures, humidity levels, pH, and any other metrics identified by the Cultivation Management team.

Ensures that all metrics are recorded accurately and within a timely fashion. This includes, but is not limited to nutrients, cloning, repotting, records of reservoirs, equipment and other crop related logs assigned by management.

Participates in regular audits.

Technical Duties

Capable of identifying plant health issues related to feed/fertilizers to management and executes corrective action(s).

Participates in cultivation planning activities such as calendar layouts, propagation planning, analysis, and any other planning activities deemed necessary for the proper function of the business.

Assists the management team with the maintenance of the Operations Manual and SOPs.

Fluent or able to quickly obtain a functional knowledge of all company software platforms.

Other duties as assigned and required .

Requirements

Skills to be Successful (minimum qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in one of the following fields: horticulture, agriculture, biology, chemistry, or another related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred
• Knowledge of basic computer & office equipment operations (inventory systems, MS Office, etc.)
• Math required for inventory, projections, and measurements.
• Ability to read, understand, and abide by all company policies and procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills in a team environment.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, particularly those that govern the cannabis industry is preferred but not required .
• Excellent time-management skills, to effectively plan and prioritize.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly.

Summary

• Paid parental leave.
• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life
• Spouse and child life and ADD&D
• FSA and H SA available .
• *Based on eligibility.

Work Environment and Physical Demands :

The work environment 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.

Must be able to work quickly but efficiently, while maintaining the integrity of the product.

Light to moderate lifting of up to 50 lbs ; heavier weights with assistance .

Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.

Repetitive motions and understanding of lab equipment.

Must wear company-provided lab coats, hair/beard nets, gloves, surgical masks, and safety glasses/ goggles/ splash shield, while working in the lab.

Must adhere to facility general hygiene requirements.

Capacity to stay focused on the task at hand.

DISCLAIMER :

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.

Code of Conduct :

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

In Grown Farms 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 In Grown Farms. 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.