Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Associate - Job ID 1880542

District Cannabis LLC.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; 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 an Integrated Pest Management Associate to support daily cultivation operations in a Maryland/DC area cannabis facility. You will calibrate sprayers, apply beneficial insects, nematodes, and biological agents, and help with sanitation and post-harvest tasks.

The role requires physical tasks and PPE usage in a high-temperature environment. The candidate should meet basic education requirements, pass background checks, and be able to work in limited lighting and at heights.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old due to legal requirements
• Willing to pass Federal and State background checks
• High school diploma or GED
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance and up to 80 lbs with help
• Comfortable wearing full PPE including masks and shields
• Able to work in limited lighting and at height
• Able to work around cannabis plants and nitrile gloves
• Willing to work in high temperatures and humidity

Responsibilities

• Operate and calibrate Boom Sprayers and apply biological agents
• Mix and apply beneficial insects to plants
• Prepare nematodes and apply with backpack sprayers in root zone
• Support post-harvest cleaning of bays and surfaces
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness in growing areas
• Assist with irrigation repairs and dripper assembly
• Identify pests and report diseases during scouting
• Follow SOPs and HR policies and confidentiality requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

This shift will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9AM - 7:30PM.

Growing medical and recreational cannabis manufacturers 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.

Integrated Pest Management Associate

Our Integrated Pest Management Associate will mainly be responsible for following MCP's policies and procedures for our daily cultivation operations and fully comply with state medical marijuana regulations.

Your role in caring for our plants:

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

• Calibration and Operation of Boom Sprayers
• Mixing and application of biological agents by cart sprayer
• Preparation and application of nematodes with backpack sprayers into the root zone
• Application of Beneficial Insect to the plants
• Post-harvest bay cleaning
• Cleaning of all surfaces and equipment in growing areas.
• Green Waste Removal - gutters, containers, trash cans, floors
• Sanitation using peroxide-based products
• Plant Measurements
• Scouting - Identify and report pest and disease
• Dripper assembly Irrigation Repair

All other duties as assigned

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.
• We ask that you are comfortable and able to step over high rails while holding heavy equipment.
• We ask that you are comfortable and able to wear a 40lb backpack while performing certain tasks.
• We ask that you are comfortable and able to work in limited lighting areas with only a headlamp.
• We ask that you are comfortable with heights.
• We ask that you are comfortable and able to wear full PPE (to include full face masks/shields)
• You are willing and able to step over 28-inch-tall rails.

Additional skills which will help you excel in your role:

• Willing and able to work in 85+ degree temperatures with up to 80% humidity levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to foster collaboration and team environment.
• Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
• Ability to maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers.
• Strong work ethics - be accountable and proactive.
• Ability to maintain strong attention to detail throughout entire shift.
• We ask that you do not have allergies to plant materials or nitrile gloves; job requires daily exposure to cannabis plants and nitrile gloves.
• Ability to follow specific protocols and strictly adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.

This is not your average desk job! Please make sure you are willing and able to perform the following:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• This position requires an inordinate amount of sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, scooping, twisting and reaching in full range of motion to complete physical tasks
• Must be capable of sitting for extended periods of time, lift objects on a regular basis, and perform daily repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted and up to 80lbs assisted.
• As this is a cannabis growing facility, there will be strong odors, bright lights, and various noises throughout the workday.
• Employees are asked to wear scrubs, masks, gloves, and hairnets while working with the plants. DCM will provide scrubs, gloves, and hair nets 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. Action

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.