Floriculture Associate

Curio Wellness; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Curio Wellness is seeking a Floriculture Associate to support the maintenance, care, and harvest of medical cannabis plants in a greenhouse environment at our Missouri/Maryland Heights facilities. The role involves watering, feeding, pruning, propagating, transplanting, cleaning, and loading plants while ensuring high standards of cleanliness and organization.

The position emphasizes ownership and adherence to GMP/GAP standards, with exposure to plant materials including pollen.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a greenhouse or nursery environment.
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task.
• Strong math skills and ability to follow protocols.
• Knowledge of Maryland/Missouri DHSS regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Propagate, transplant, prune, water, and harvest cannabis plants in grow rooms.
• Assist with irrigation schedules and plant loading.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow GMP/GAP standards.
• Support continuous improvement and 5S in the nursery.

Skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Math skills

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

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

• 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

• 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
• Strong math skills

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 includes providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check.