Cultivation Technician

Renew Cannabis Co.; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

In Grown Farms is seeking a Cultivation Technician to join our team. This entry-level role offers hands-on learning from the Cultivation Manager and growth opportunities as you take on increasing responsibilities.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a focus on maintaining clean, safe cultivation spaces and supporting daily operations. You will contribute to producing high-quality, safe cannabis products by following established care schedules, recording activity, and assisting in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 1 year in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred.
• Basic computer skills for inventory and office tasks.

Responsibilities

• Care for medicine from seed/clone to harvest with sanitation in cultivation area.
• Follow daily feeding and care schedule as directed by Cultivation Lead.
• Prune and repot crops with consistency and accuracy.
• Record reservoirs, equipment, and crop logs for inventory control.
• Inspect plants for pests/deficiencies and report findings.

Skills

Horticulture

Inventory management

Time management

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in horticulture or related field

Job description

Why In Grown Farms?

In Grown Farms 2 LLCis 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 consolidate 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, edibles 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 In Grown Farms:

Our Culture:

Here at In Grown Farms 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. Think you have what it takes? Then come grow with us!

About the Role (Cultivation Technician):

Reporting into the Cultivation Manager, the Cultivation Technician provides the daily care and focused attention necessary to produce clean, potent, safe medicine for our patients. The successful candidate will possess a passion for horticulture and a willingness to continually learn more about the subject. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to learn and grow with the company from the ground up, and to take on increasing levels of responsibility over time. This is a full-time 40 hour/week position.

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

• Responsible for the daily care of medicine from seed/clone to harvest; monitoring environmental factors to maximize production and prevent failures; and maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and sanitation inside the cultivation area.
• Implement daily feeding & care schedule as directed by Cultivation Manager
• Maintain consistency and discretion when pruning crops at various stages.
• Maintain consistency, uniformity and accuracy when repotting crops at various stages.
• Routine visual inspection of plants to identify any pests/deficiencies and reporting findings to Cultivation Lead
• Crop propagation to meet inventory requirements as determined by Cultivation Lead
• Maintains accurate records of reservoirs, equipment and other crop related logs assigned by Cultivation Lead
• Accurately scans inventory into designated location(s)
• Proper usage, maintenance and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to: shop vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, fiskars, scissors, loppers, stools, gloves, rags, and goggles.
• Completes daily and periodic cleaning tasks as assigned. Daily cleaning consists of: sweeping and spot mopping all areas on the cultivation floor, common bathroom, break room, and loading area
• Proper disposal of waste at the end of each day
• Assists in completing other secondary cultivation tasks in the direction of the Cultivation Lead according to company needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment inside the cultivation area.
• Other duties as needed/assigned.

Skills to be Successful (minimum qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent. 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 basic computer & office equipment operations (inventory systems; Word; Excel; office equipment such as copiers/telephone systems)
• Math required for inventory, projections, and measurements.
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively as part of a team.