Floriculture Associate

Curio Wellness Corporation; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Free mental health support and telehe-

PTO 80 hours + 3 floating holidays

8 company-paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Curio Wellness Corporation is seeking a Floriculture Associate to support cultivation of medical cannabis. You will work in grow rooms with plants, assisting propagation, transplanting, pruning, watering, harvesting and loading cannabis plants.

Responsibilities include maintaining plant health, following GMP/GAP standards, scouting for pests, and contributing to continuous improvement while managing nursery upkeep and 5S practices.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED; 2+ years of greenhouse or nursery experience.
• Knowledge of Maryland/Missouri DHSS regulations preferred.
• Ability to follow protocols and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Propagating, transplanting, moving, pruning, spacing, grading, watering, potting, harvesting and loading cannabis plants.
• Maintain health of medical cannabis plants and ensure clean, organized work areas.
• Support daily nursery operations and follow 5S and GMP/GAP standards.
• Scout for plant pests and assist in irrigation and application schedules.
• Execute techniques consistently and work 60% with plants, 30% on general nursery duties, 10% on continuous improvement.

Skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Ownership mindset

Education

High school Diploma or GED

2+ years greenhouse/nursery experience

Tools

Irrigation scheduling

Job description

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The Floriculture Associate performs manual labor to assist in the maintenance, upkeep, stocking, and fulfillment of growing medicinal cannabis, including, but not limited to; watering, feeding, pruning, propagating, transplanting, cleaning, and harvesting.

Please note:

This position involves working with plant material, which may include exposure to pollen, allergens, and other plant-related substances.

We recommend that applicants with known plant allergies or sensitivities consult with a healthcare professional before applying for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• The ideal candidate will embrace a mindset of Extreme Ownership, taking full responsibility for their contributions and driving positive outcomes.
• The Grower will be responsible for assisting in daily activities as they pertain to maintaining the health of medical cannabis plants.
• Work time expectation: 60% of the time will be spent working with plants in the grow rooms propagating, transplanting, moving, pruning, spacing, grading, watering, potting, harvesting, and loading cannabis plants. 30% of time will be spent doing general duties around the nursery as they relate to the upkeep of the nursery, including 5s. 10% will be spent on continuous improvement.
• Assist in the propagation, transplanting, moving, pruning, spacing, grading, watering, applications, potting, harvesting, and loading of cannabis plants.
• General duties around the nursery as they relate to the upkeep of the nursery, including 5s.
• Scout for plant pests.
• Assist in Irrigation and application schedules.
• Follow and uphold GMP/GAP standards.
• Manage medical cannabis plants, giving each individual plant the attention it needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Ability to execute techniques consistently

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prior commercial agricultural experience in a greenhouse or nursery
• Knowledge of controlled greenhouse environments.
• Ability to follow protocols and willingness to learn new skills
• Detail oriented
• Effective time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work effectively and in a cohesive team atmosphere with all areas.
• Knowledge of Maryland/Missouri DHSS regulations preferred

Benefits & Perks for FT Hourly Associates

We offer a competitive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and growth:

• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through CareFirst (company pays 80% of employee premiums)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Free mental health support and telehealth services when enrolled in our company health insurance plan
• 80 hours of paid time off (PTO) plus 3 floating holidays
• 8 company-paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience

High school Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); 2+ years of experience working in a greenhouse/nursery environment or a related horticultural field; or combination of education and experience.

Curio Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer Curio Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be 21 years old.

Maryland

As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Maryland requirements which includes providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check.

Missouri

As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Missouri requirements which include providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check.