Cultivation Technician

Renew Cannabis Co.; Easthampton (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Free swag

Job summary

Insa Cannabis, located in Easthampton, MA, is seeking a Cultivation Technician I to support plant care across all life stages. This entry-level role rotates among a small set of operational areas, performing basic maintenance, transplanting, and harvesting per schedule.

Responsibilities include weighing plants, recording data in state systems, adhering to SOPs, maintaining cleanliness, and following safety procedures with PPE.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in fast-paced environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from the manager and perform basic plant care.
• Complete basic maintenance including bottoming, thinning, topping, and spacing.
• Transplant plants to larger containers using proper techniques.
• Harvest plants according to schedule with accurate weighing and data entry.
• Dispose of plant waste per state regulations and record accordingly.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and follow PPE procedures.
• Adhere to SOPs and state regulations; support teamwork and timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Attendance & Punctuality

Dependability

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Cultivation Technician I perform cannabis plant care in all stages of its life cycle. This position is an entry level position and responsible for rotating between a limited number of functional areas.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Follow instructions given by the manager
• Complete basic plant maintenance including bottoming, thinning, topping, and spacing
• Transplant (up-potting) to larger containers using proper techniques
• Harvest plants according to schedule and procedures set by management, ensuring accurate weighing of plants and accurate recording in state electronic recordkeeping system
• Dispose of plant waste following state regulations, including weighing, and recording of waste in state electronic recordkeeping system
• Sanitize rooms according to procedures set by management
• Complete assigned tasks within the established timeframes and specifications
• Compliant with company SOPs and state regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Follow applicable safety procedures by wearing appropriate PPE, and reporting injuries, near misses, and hazards to management
• Behave in a manner that is positive, productive, cooperative, and encourages teamwork
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience working in landscaping, production, manufacturing, or any other fast-paced physical environment preferred
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass a background check in accordance with state regulations

Competencies

• Attendance & Punctuality
• Dependability & Flexibility
• Positive, Productive, Cooperative, and Encourages Teamwork
• Interpersonal Communication
• Results Focused

Physical Requirements

• Frequent repetitive hand motion
• Manual dexterity is needed for manipulating hand tools
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time (8+ hours)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Frequent standing, climbing of stairs, crouching, handling, kneeling, pinching, pulling (horizontal and vertical), lifting (waist to shoulder), reaching (waist to shoulder and above shoulder), and reading.
• Occasional grasping, gripping, lifting above shoulder, sitting, stooping, and walking.
• Ability to use a step ladder
• Visual acuity is needed to accurately read small screens and labels

Workplace Environment

• Warehouse/production facility environment with environmental controls
• Consistent moderate background noise level due to machinery and HVAC
• Exposure to humidity, temperature changes, atmospheric conditions, and vibration
• Exposure to high head, bright light where eye protection is required
• Exposure to keef/dust and cannabis odor
• Exposure to skin contact with plants, to which some individuals may be allergic (PPE provided)

Note:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass every task or responsibility that may be required.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.52

Insa is a multi-state employer, and this is the company-wide pay range. Offers will be provided in accordance with state-specific minimum wage guidelines.

We are one of thefastest growing privately owned cannabis companies on the east coast withvertically integrated, multi-state operations. We currently operate medical and adult use dispensaries where we create the best possible customer experience through our passion for what we do. Our culture stems from our core concept: “We sell cannabis for real life” and always have an open heart and mind to all.

We offer a generous paid time off package and a 401K with generous company match as well as fun perks such as employee discounts and free swag.

Come join us at Insa Cannabis, where we're in the business of making your day better!

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