Plant Growth Associate

Savvyherb; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Savvyherb in Illinois is seeking a Cultivation Specialist to support our cannabis cultivation facility on-site. No experience required; full-time position with an hourly wage of $16.

You will assist with plant management, quality control, logging cultivation data, and following SOPs, while ensuring health and safety of crops from propagation to pre-harvest. The role may involve cross-training and assisting other teams to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of related experience.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment.
• Willing to learn about, operate and maintain facility equipment safely.
• Comfortable with heights, soil, water, and tight spaces.
• Able to stand for 8 hours, lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be 21+ and able to register with state cannabis commission.
• Must comply with industry laws and policies.

Responsibilities

• Support plant management, fertilization, insect and disease monitoring, sanitation, and overall plant growth in grow rooms.
• Clone, trim, prune, top, and train plants as directed by Cultivation Manager.
• Monitor and maintain quality control per state/local laws.
• Adhere to SOPs and company policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe facility and production areas.
• Report system discrepancies to Cultivation Manager.
• Inspect plants for diseases or pests and report concerns for remediation.
• Follow plant scheduling to project plant needs.
• Track and organize plants from clone to harvest using the track and trace system.
• Support cultivation and harvest teams to meet production goals.

Skills

Follow instructions

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Cultivation Specialist role available; no experience needed, full-time, $16/hour
• Responsibilities include supporting plant management, quality control, and adherence to company policies
• Minimum qualifications include 1-3 years' related experience, ability to follow instructions, positive attitude, and physical capability to perform tasks
• Preferred qualifications include high school diploma, previous experience in regulated production facilities, and basic knowledge of plant structure and horticulture

No experience needed. Full-Time. $16/hour.

The Cultivation Specialist provides on-site support to multiple gardens within a cannabis cultivation facility. As a Cultivation Specialist you are responsible for maintaining quality control measures and ensuring the health and safety of crop during the life stages of the plant, from propagation to pre-harvest. Cultivations Specialists may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments from time to time to meet business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support plant management, fertilization, insect and disease monitoring, sanitation, and overall plant growth, health, and appearance in the grow rooms.
• Clone, trim, prune, top and train plants as directed by the Cultivation Manager.
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with State and local laws.
• Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
• Immediately inform Cultivation Manager of any system discrepancies.
• Visually inspect plants for any diseases, deficiencies, insects, and mold, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
• Follow plant scheduling to accurately project plant need.
• Catalogue, track, and organize plants from clone-to-harvest using our track and trace system.
• Work within company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
• Regularly clean cultivation equipment and tools, including light reflectors, containers, and ventilation equipment.
• Document and update cultivation logs with nutrient and/or substance application to any plants within the facility.
• Provide support to additional cultivation and harvest teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a related position.
• Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
• Willing to learn about, operate and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
• Comfortable with heights, soil and water, and tight spaces.
• Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be 21 years of age or older, and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of plant structure and horticulture preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

If you're passionate about plant medicine and excited by our mission, we'd love to hear your perspective on how we can best meet your needs.