Cultivation Technician

District Cannabis LLC.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance AD&D

401K

DCM Product/Merch Discounts

Paid Time Off

Competitive pay

Industry Discounts

Job summary

DCM Inc. is seeking a Cultivation Technician to support daily activities in a cannabis cultivation operation. Responsibilities include cultivating, harvesting, bucking, labeling, weighing, and packaging finished flower for market.

The role requires maintaining cleanliness, following SOPs, and logging data while working in a fast-paced setup. On-site, five days a week, with a facility environment involving varying temperatures and humidity.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Pass a Federal and State criminal history background check.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cultivation tasks: cloning, transplanting, trellising, defoliation, waste disposal, sanitizing rooms.
• Assist in harvest tasks: chopping, weighing, hanging, inventory, sanitizing equipment.
• Handle bucking: removing plants from dry room, collecting flowers, trimming, weighing, storage.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexibility

Accountability

Observational skills

Strong work ethic

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The shift is Monday - Friday, 8AM - 430PM

Medical and recreational cannabis grower on the East Coast. Our mission is simple: grow the highest-quality weed at prices everyone can afford.

We're looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to democratize cannabis-or as we like to say, to "Weed the People."

With a dialed-in grow operation and a bold new brand refresh, we're ready to dominate the MD/DC market - and have a little fun while we're at it.

Cultivation Technician

Our Cultivation Technician is primarily responsible for tasks ranging from the production, cultivation, growing, and harvesting of cannabis. Additional duties include activities such as bucking, sorting, labeling and weighing raw finished flower, as well as trimming and packaging in preparation for market. Cleaning and maintaining all equipment and tools used throughout each process will also be part of the job duties.

Your role in caring for our company:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in all cultivation related tasks including cloning, transplanting, trellising, defoliation, waste disposal, sachet hanging, as well as sanitizing rooms for reset.
• Participate in all harvest tasks including but not limited to chopping, weighing, hanging, waste disposal, inventory management and sanitizing equipment.
• Participate in all bucking tasks including but not limited to removing plants from dry room, bucking of raw plant material, collecting flowers, trim, and waste separately, weighing, and storage of dry flower.
• Participate in the cleaning of gutters, tables, and irrigation lines to be able to reset the tables for the following cultivation drops.
• Participate in all tasks associated with trimming and sorting of raw cannabis to bring to market to include physically weighing, bagging, as well as sanitizing workstations.
• Pre-opening of pre-packed finished flower bags.
• Review completed units to verify correct weight and detect any visual defects.
• Application of all necessary labels.
• Counting completed units into predetermined case pack sizes.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Responsible for following all standard operating procedures (SOP) operational guidelines, verbal directives, training information, and policies when performing duties.
• Maintain accurate data and equipment logs and a clean and organized work environment.
• Maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers about daily production output as well as challenges faced throughout the workday.
• Must be comfortable working in environments with varying temperatures from 55°- 85° as well as humid environments ranging from 45% to 80%.

All other duties as necessary.

Qualifications we ask you to have:

• For legal reasons, all employees need to be at least 21 years of age.
• You will be asked to pass a Federal and State criminal history background check.
• We ask that you have at least a high school diploma/GED.

Additional skills which will help you excel in your role:

• Strong attention to detail, our plants are very delicate throughout their lifecycle!
• Desire and ability to work as a member of a team in multiple settings and environments.
• Flexibility to accommodate scheduling demands including some weekends and applicable holidays.
• Please have personal accountability, proactive behaviors, and strong attention to detail as well as excellent observational skills.
• We ask that you do not have allergies to plant materials or nitrile gloves; this position requires daily exposure to cannabis plants and nitrile gloves.
• Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
• Maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers.
• Strong work ethic; must be accountable and proactive.
• Ability to work at a fast pace in a high production environment!
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.

Work Schedule/Location:

• On-site 5 days a week.

Please make sure you are willing and able to perform the following:

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• This position requires an inordinate amount of standing, walking, kneeling, bending, scooping, twisting, and reaching in full range of motion to complete physical tasks.
• This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted and up to 80lbs assisted.
• This position is similar to an assembly line, in that it will be completing repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
• This position requires the ability to work in a cannabis growing facility, there will be strong odors, bright lights, and various noises throughout the workday.
• This position will require PPE to be worn throughout the workday to include scrubs, masks, gloves, hairnets, and hearing protection while working with the plants. DCM will provide scrubs, masks, gloves, hairnets, and hearing protection to all employees.

Our Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance AD&D
• 401K
• DCM Product/Merch Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive pay
• Industry Discounts

Equal Opportunity and Aff.

DCM Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. DCM Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at DCM Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DCM Inc. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.