Flower Technician

Renew Cannabis Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Renew Cannabis Co. is seeking a Flower Technician to maintain healthy cannabis plants and ensure high-quality flower for patients and consumers. The role requires adherence to safety, GMP and compliance regulations in a regulated industry.

Your responsibilities include defoliation, pruning, skirting, and other precise plant care tasks, while meeting production goals and following SOPs. Collaborative teamwork and attention to regulatory details are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess valid state ID.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain state cannabis industry badge (background check required).

Responsibilities

• Perform plant maintenance activities such as defoliation, pruning, skirting and other tasks requiring manual manipulation with precision.
• Meet production goals and maintain high performance.
• Follow department work instructions and SOPs.
• Identify strains and growth needs and spot anomalies in plants.
• Work effectively in a team while completing individual tasks.

Education

Associate's degree or Certifications preferred

Job description

The Role

As a Flower Technician, you will perform a variety of plant maintenance activities to ensure the healthy growth of the highest quality flower for our patients and consumers to enjoy. Cannabis is a heavily regulated industry; therefore, all employees are required to follow safety and compliance regulations.

Essential Functions

• Perform plant maintenance activities including defoliation, pruning, skirting and other activities using dexterity, coordination and precision to perform tasks that require manual manipulation as required.
• Meet production goals and maintain a high level of performance.
• Follow department specific work instructions and SOP's.
• Be able to recognize different strains, requirements associated with the strain, growth patterns and identify anomalies within the plants.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while accomplishing individual tasks.

Safety & Compliance

• Be aware of hazards in the workspace.
• Retain and understand department specific training.
• Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions.
• Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements.
• Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements.
• Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor.
• Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor.
• Report and elevate safety & quality concerns.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds (and up to 100 pounds with assistance) AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product.
• Must be able to work in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity for extended periods.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment.
• Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Certifications preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment.
• Prior cannabis experience not required

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must possess valid state ID.
• Must be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements to work in in cannabis industry (requires background check and state review)

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Green Thumb Pay Range

$17.50 - $18 USD