Cultivation Technician

Jushi Holdings Inc.; West Virginia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the cannabis industry! As a Cultivation Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting the cultivation department's operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in hands-on plant work, from daily maintenance to monthly harvesting tasks. You will be part of a dynamic team that values attention to detail and compliance with industry standards. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you are passionate about plant science and eager to make a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Qualifications

• Degree in Horticulture or related field or 2 years of plant cultivation experience.
• Knowledge of nutrient requirements and compliance systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all Cultivation operations and ensure timely completion of duties.
• Daily tasks include plant work, data input, and general cleaning.

Skills

Knowledge of large-scale commercial plant cultivation

Advanced cannabis plant and genetics knowledge

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Horticulture or related field

Minimum of 2 years of experience cultivating plants

Tools

Standard office equipment

Computer software (word processing, database management)

Job description

Want to make a meaningful difference in peoples’ lives while earning a competitive salary? At Jushi Holdings Inc. (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF), we are shaping the future of the cannabis industry, the fastest growing jobs sector in the U.S. The Cultivation Technician position provides manual labor to support the activities and operations of the Cultivation Department while abiding by all applicable policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. This position is generally responsible to assist with all Cultivation operations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Responsible to complete any work assigned during scheduled shifts.
• Provide any necessary support to the management team to ensure cultivation duties are efficiently and timely completed in a manner consistent with the company’s Standard Operation Procedure for each duty.
• Initial Cultivation Associate duties will involve essential Cultivation operations and may be expanded over time.
• Daily responsibilities include: plant work, specifically (but not exclusively) big leaf and bottom stripping in flower rooms, seed-to-sale tracking data input, sweeping and disinfecting flower/vegetative rooms, disposing of used growing media, preparing rooms for a refill, and all general cleaning.
• Weekly responsibilities include: spot cleaning, flipping flower blocks, consolidating vegetative trays, planting coco cubes, watering, and light maintenance.
• Monthly responsibilities include: harvesting and big leafing, applying predatory insects, hanging sticky cards for IPM monitoring, helping with monthly on-hand inventory counts, assisting with safety meetings, taking clones, and rotating mother plants.
• Responsible to follow all applicable operational guidelines, comply with verbal directives, and practice and/or implement all safety, security, sanitation, policies, procedures, rules, skills, and the like presented during training, by management, in Standard Operating Procedures, or otherwise when performing job duties.
• Responsible to understand and follow all GACP/GMP guidelines throughout the facility.
• Perform such other duties as employee is qualified to perform and may be assigned.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, Plant Biology, or related field, or a minimum of 2 years of experience cultivating plants, or registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Must pass background and drug screening.
• Knowledge of large-scale commercial plant cultivation, including but not limited to, nutrient requirements, growing media, light requirements, temperature control, and airflow.
• Experience with compliance systems.
• Advanced cannabis plant and genetics knowledge.
• Must accept accountability, have a proactive attitude, and demonstrate consistent attention to detail.
• Active listening and effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences, are critical.
• Basic math skills are necessary.
• Basic understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, particularly those governing cannabis, and organizational rules, directives, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to work independently throughout the day in accordance with instructions.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, particularly computer equipment and software such as word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications, and electronic mail.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, management, customers, and government representatives such as facility inspectors.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES AT JUSHI

We offer benefit packages that may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k).

NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Jushi is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

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