Cultivation Technician

JCM AG8 months ago
Bakersfield, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Job Responsibilities: 90.00% - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for executing assigned tasks, projects and expectations of the Cultivation Manager
  • Plant trimming, room assessments, plant care and clean-up of grow rooms
  • Ensuring plant traceability through the Metrc system per quality policies
  • Responsible for completing any work assigned to them during their scheduled shift, as well as information sharing with the management teams
  • Operate and maintain processing equipment with direction from the Cultivation Manager
  • Execute drying, curing, flower buck and trim and packaging equipment per schedule
  • Performing plant and tag assessments and reporting issues to the cultivation team
  • Maintaining compliant conditions and/or correcting non-compliant conditions with a continuous improvement attitude
  • Track performance of rooms and present to management the room health and progress, noting any outliners of concerns to collaborate on
  • Follow all safety requirements and execute cleaning procedures daily and during changeovers
  • Maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers
  • Ensure required trainings are up to date per company policies and regulations
  • May at times, train seasonal employees on defined tasks
  • Execute the cultivation procedures and nutrient protocols keeping accurate records
  • Follow company cultivation and processing methods
  • Harvest with the ‘all hands on deck’ attitude
  • Comply to all Good Cultivation Practices “GCP” requirements for each room on the compound.
  • Other duties as assigned by manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

5 - SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives general supervision and direction from the Cultivation Manager. Direction consists of clarification of facility policies, priorities, and goals.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Plant science courses a plus, but not required
  • Laboratory courses a plus, but not required

5 - SKILLS:

  • Must have ability to develop and foster strong relationships throughout the levels of the organization
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Positive, can do attitude.
  • Strong work ethic with the willingness to learn.
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time (i.e. trimming plants and regular inventory)
  • Must be precise, accurate and well organized
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities
  • Must be able to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to operate in computer systems, personal computers, and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office, etc)

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
  • Must pass a detailed background screening and physical
  • Have availability to work weekends and holidays
  • Must be able to walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move continually during working hours
  • Regular work occurs in tight spaces on and off ladders and on the floor
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Salary: $35,001 - $50,000

Required Skills

Plant care
Processing equipment operation
Metrc system
Computer systems operation
Trimming
Quality compliance
Drying and curing processes
Communication
Attention to detail
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Room assessments