Lead Cultivation Agent - IPM

Renew Cannabis Co.; Indiantown (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

FSA/HSA programs

Life insurance

AD&D

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Annual discretionary bonuses

Stock options

Employee discount program

Job summary

Cresco Labs is hiring for an IPM-focused role in the cultivation facility. You will assist with pest and disease solutions, measure and mix pesticide foliar applications, and monitor plant health in line with company policy.

The position requires two years in a production setting or related training, plus ability to operate protective equipment, handle inventory, and maintain logs. Opportunities for growth exist in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience within a production facility, regulated field highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience training, leading and/or mentoring junior staff or new hires preferred.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task and work as a self-starter.
• Ability to obtain and maintain State of Illinois Pesticide Applicator License; including completion of state required documents & exams.
• Ability to wear proper protective equipment for extended time periods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment.
• Basic Math Comprehension.
• Requires work around plant material, including pollen/dust exposure.
• Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or perform repetitive actions for long periods.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level.

Responsibilities

• Assists in research pest and disease solutions as requested by IPM Supervisor.
• Responsible for measuring and mixing pesticide and foliar applications and applying these mixtures according to Cresco Labs policy.
• Ensuring plant health by scouting, scoping, and monitoring plant health according to Cresco Labs policy.
• Filling out IPM logs and reports as outlined by the IPM Supervisor.
• Maintaining cleanliness of all IPM equipment and tools.
• Record inventory counts of all IPM supplies.
• Provide support and help the team as required.

Skills

IPM

Pesticide application

Plant health monitoring

Documentation

Safety equipment usage

Excel

Word

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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.

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.

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 - Thursday, 8:00am - 6:30 pm

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Assists in research pest and disease solutions as requested by IPM Supervisor
• Responsible for measuring and mixing pesticide and foliar applications and applying these mixtures according to Cresco Labs policy
• Ensuring plant health by scouting, scoping, and monitoring plant health according to Cresco Labs policy, as well as any other tasks required
• Responsible for filling out all IPM logs and reports as outlined by the IPM Supervisor Performing all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe cultivation facility
• Responsible for the cleanliness of all IPM equipment and tools including sprayers, containers, mixing tools, application tools, workbenches and respiratory equipment.
• Record inventory counts of all IPM supplies
• Provide support and help the team as required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Two years’ experience within a production facility, regulated field highly preferred. Or, any satisfactory combination of experience and training which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties.
• Demonstrated experience training, leading and/or mentoring junior staff or new hires preferred.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task and work as a self-starter
• Ability to obtain and maintain State of Illinois Pesticide Applicator License; including completion of state required documents & exams.
• Ability to wear proper protective equipment for extended time periods
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment
• Basic Math Comprehension
• Basic understanding of Excel and Word
• 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 for long periods of time.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level.

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.

BENEFITS

• Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including,
• major medical, dental and vision insurance
• a 401(K)-match program
• FSA/HSA programs
• LTD/STD options
• life insurance
• AD&D
• paid holidays
• 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.

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

$23.50 - $23.50 USD

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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