Lead Cultivation Agent

Cresco Labs; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental and vision

401(K) match

FSA/HSA programs

LTD/STD options

Life insurance and AD&D

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual discretionary bonuses

Stock options

Employee discount program

Job summary

Cresco Labs is seeking a Lead Cultivation Agent to lead our on-site cannabis gardens, directing a team of agents in daily production tasks and maintaining high quality and compliance standards. This role emphasizes cleanliness, efficiency, and accurate documentation of cultivation activities.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in regulated production, strong plant cultivation knowledge, and hands-on leadership experience with POS and data management tools.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in general production, preferably a regulated field producing for human consumption.
• Demonstrated experience training, leading and/or mentoring junior staff or new hires preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of plant cultivation and cultivation facility operations.
• Computer literacy in word processing, point-of-sale systems, and data base management.
• Knowledge of medical cannabis policy and law.
• Proficiency in windows-based software and point of sale applications.
• Requires work around plant material, exposure to pollen/dust; physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cultivation agents and delegate tasks to maintain compliance and cleanliness.
• Oversee cultivation tasks and ensure proper documentation per Cresco Labs standards.
• Maintain accurate records of cultivation activities and inventory.
• Coordinate with the Garden Manager to relay accurate information to staff.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Lead staff

Plant cultivation

Computer literacy

Cannabis policy knowledge

Windows/POS software

Attention to detail

Tools

POS systems

Database management

Job description

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.

Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.

At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking a Lead Cultivation Agent to join our growing facility. The Lead Cultivation Agent works within our on-site cannabis gardens to lead a team of agents in their daily tasks of monitoring and maintaining plant production and health. This individual will also oversee quality control measures within the greenhouse to ensure the highest quality products and highest standards of compliance are met, while keeping a keen eye to cleanliness and efficiency of the production area.

CORE JOB DUTIES

Agent Support and Management:

• Serves as a role-model and resource forcultivationstaff concerning products and services, policies and procedures, industry news, and changes in regulations.
• Responds to all gardener questions, concerns, or suggestions and takes action when necessary to resolve conflicts.
• Responsible for delegating tasks to gardeners and harvest technicians in order to maintain a compliant and clean cultivation facility.
• Coordinates with the Garden Manager to ensure accurate information is communicated to the cultivation staff.

Cultivation Operation Management:

• Oversees all cultivation tasks and processes, ensures proper documentation of all applicable activitiesin accordance with the State and standards set by Cresco Labs.
• Responsible for measuring and mixing nutrient and plant applications and applying these mixtures according to Cresco Labs policy.
• Ensure plant health by pruning, topping, trimming,andanalyzing plant health according to Cresco Labs policy, as well as any other tasks required.
• Maintain rotation of strains through garden to ensure variety and quantity for cultivation facility.

Reports and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of all cultivation activities including inventory records, crop application records, materials receipt, returns, etc. in accordance with the State and standards set by Cresco Labs.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Twoyears experiencein general production, preferably a regulated field producing for human consumption. Or,any satisfactory combination of experience and training which clearlydemonstratesthe ability to perform the above-described duties.
• Demonstrated experience training, leading and/or mentoring junior staff or new hires preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of plant cultivation and cultivation facility operations
• Computer literacy in word processing, point-of-sale systems, and data base management
• Knowledge of medical cannabis policy and law
• Proficiencyin windows-based software and point of sale applications.
• Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust.
• Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands forlong periodsof time.
• Requires ability tolift upto 50lbsto torso level.

In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range

$21 - $21 USD

BENEFITS

• major medical, dental and vision insurance
• a 401(K)-match program
• FSA/HSA programs
• LTD/STD options
• life insurance and AD&D
• paid holidays and paid time off
• annual discretionary bonuses
• stock options
• participation in our employee discount program

Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• The company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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