Plant Health Technician I

Qualla Enterprises, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualla Enterprises, LLC is seeking an entry-level Plant Health Technician to support the Cultivation team in indoor cannabis growth. You will work with the Plant Health Lead and Plant Health Manager to ensure high-quality cannabis products.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, documenting inputs, and supporting daily operations while complying with state, federal, and Tribal standards. Reports to the Plant Health Manager and participates in a fast-paced cultivation setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in the cannabis or agricultural industry preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate activity records and operation logs as required by Cultivation and Compliance protocols
• Document all additives, pesticides, crop production aids, fertilizers and soil amendments
• Cataloging and analyzing each individual strain from clone to flower to harvest
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot horticulture equipment, machinery, and facilities
• Ensure an overall positive, safe, and clean production environment
• Ensure daily compliance with policies and procedures including but not limited to, state, federal, and Tribal compliance, security protocols, and access protocols
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best-practices and technologies for the cultivation of cannabis
• Other duties as assigned by management

Job description

Monitor and maintain plants during growth in indoor environments

Qualla Enterprises, LLC is dedicated to utilizing the medicinal benefits of cannabis to promote wellness and economic independence within the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians community. Our seed-to-sale approach ensures high safety, quality, and integrity standards, setting us apart from others in the industry. We strive to provide our community with access to a natural alternative to traditional medicine while creating well-paying jobs and advocating for legislation recognizing the medicinal potential of cannabis.

Description

Primary Function

The Plant Health Technician is an entry-level position within the Qualla Enterprises, LLC organizational structure and is established to aid as part of the Cultivation team. This position will assist with the grow process with the production team. These specific functions are more fully explained below in the Job Duties and Responsibilities section. The Plant Health Technician will work with the Plant Health Lead and Plant Health Manager to ensure the highest quality of any cannabis products.

Reports to: Plant Health Manager

Pay Grade/FLSA Status: H8/Non-exempt

Qualifications

• Experience in the cannabis or agricultural industry preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate activity records and operation logs as required by Cultivation and Compliance protocols.
• Document all additives, pesticides, crop production aids, fertilizers and soil amendments.
• Cataloging and analyzing each individual strain from clone to flower to harvest.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot horticulture equipment, machinery, and facilities.
• Ensure an overall positive, safe, and clean production environment.
• Ensure daily compliance with policies and procedures including but not limited to, state, federal, and Tribal compliance, security protocols, and access protocols.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best-practices and technologies for the cultivation of cannabis.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Commitment to quality work with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and individually without close supervision
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, including flexible and/or extended hours as needed
• Knowledge of growing technologies, such as lights, irrigation, media, nutrients, and more
• Knowledge of different strains and their unique growing demand
• Ability to keep to a tight schedule
• Excellent verbal interpersonal communication skills to interact with team members
• Basic weights and measurement skills, ability to operate a scale
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Word and Excel
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Physical Demands

• Ability to tolerate varying temperatures and working conditions as dictated by an agricultural environment
• Ability to work 10 to 20 feet off the ground using ladders
• Manual dexterity to reach and handle small items, and work with fingers generally
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods
• Must be able to wear a respirator for up to 1.5 hours at a time

** The above list is not an exhaustive list of all job duties, requirements and physical demands.Qualla Enterprises, LLC reserves the right to adjust the above job description as necessary. **