Junior Grower

Glass House Brands, Inc.; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Glass House Brands, Inc. in California is seeking a full-time, non-exempt cultivation operations role. You will monitor pest pressure, irrigation systems, EC and pH, and ensure crop quality in greenhouse environments.

The job involves daily data logging, collaboration with the grower, and completing required modules such as Introduction to Horticulture and Priva Modules within six months.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow up, documentation of progression and results analysis.
• With guidance to pay attention to details.
• Ability to make conversions of measurement units.
• Basic knowledge of algebra (measurement conversion, precise measurement, multiplication, division of integers and fractions).
• Basic knowledge of chemistry (ability to differentiate between different substances used and accurate measurement of units).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report pest pressure in the greenhouses to the grower.
• Monitor for disease plants and quality standards for crop work.
• Monitor specialty jobs such as planting, pest & disease work and maintenance problems that could impact production.
• Irrigation of crop, monitoring and calibrating EC and pH sensors.
• Record daily irrigation, drain, EC and pH on the growers data board.
• Weekly operation report, given by the grower.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Follow-up

Measurement conversions

Chemistry knowledge

Teamwork

Effective communication

Tools

Priva Modules

Job description

• Base Pay $70,304.00 - $80,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Cultivation Management , Cultivation Operations , Environmental Controls
• Industry Cannabis , Agriculture , Manufacturing
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
• Manage Others Yes

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Monitor and report pest pressure in the greenhouses to the grower.
• Monitor for disease plants and quality standards for crop work
• Monitor “specialty jobs” such as planting, pest & disease work and maintenance problems that could adversely impact production.
• Irrigation of crop, monitoring and calibrating all grow scales, over drain trays, EC and pH sensors.
• Monitor that the proper settings are implemented according to discussions with the grower.
• Ensure that the monitoring of the drain, dripper measurements, pathway bottles, back washing of the sand filters, cleaning of the disc filters and pressure of the irrigation system is taken care off, according to specifications of the grower.
• Sampling of fertilization to be done on a consistent base.
• To keep track of plant growth
• Monitor all irrigation of crop
• To insure that CO2 is monitored for correct dosage.
• Record daily irrigation, drain, EC and pH on the growers data board
• Record plant measurements
• Weekly operation report, given by the grower.

For this position you will need to complete modules: Introduction Horticulture, Water- Introduction , Irrigation and Fertilization, which includes successfully passing them within the first 6 months. Then will continue to complete Priva Modules as assigned every 6 months after Then will continue to complete Priva Modules as assigned every 6 months after

Perform other duties as assigned

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.

Education and/or Experience

• Ability of follow up, documentation of progression and results analysis.
• With guidance to pay attention to details.
• Ability to make conversions of measurement units.
• Basic knowledge of algebra (measurement conversion, precise measurement, multiplication, division of integers and fractions).
• Basic knowledge of chemistry (ability to differentiate between different substances used and accurate measurement of units)

Requirements

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.

Education and/or Experience

• Ability of follow up, documentation of progression and results analysis.
• With guidance to pay attention to details.
• Ability to make conversions of measurement units.
• Basic knowledge of algebra (measurement conversion, precise measurement, multiplication, division of integers and fractions).
• Basic knowledge of chemistry (ability to differentiate between different substances used and accurate measurement of units)

Required:

• Must be 21+ years of age

Able to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to maintain a positive attitude

Authorized to work in the United States

This position requires a 40-hour minimum work week

Must be able to write and communicate effectively with the entire team.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work in conditions typically found in a greenhouse with high humidity and varying temperatures, with a fair amount of moisture present.

Ability to exert up to 15-50 pounds occasionally in order to lift and move product.

Ability to balance, reach grasp while climbing on a step stool and/ or ladder.

Ability to crouch, grasp and lift product above shoulders in order to lift product from the floor properly.

Ability to be on feet while performing job responsibilities.

• The majority of time the employee will be working in the greenhouses which have high levels of temperature and humidity.
• Will be required to work with chemicals (protective equipment will be provided).
• Work on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) will be required at the convenience of the company .

Travel

May be required to travel between the office and the farm sites on occasion.