Cultivation Associate
Cultivation | New Castle, PA | Full Time
Job Description
About Us:
At Holistic Industries we are building a great place to work, shop and invest in cannabis. Our mission is to provide patients with the highest quality, safest cannabis medicine possible. As our name suggests, we care for the whole person. Our company develops and offers a wide range of proprietary strains that increase desired cannabinoids such as CBD. These high CBD strains have become our foundation for growing, packaging, and selling the best cannabis in our markets. Our team includes the nation’s most knowledgeable experts in cultivation and medical dispensing, along with professionals who are top of their fields in medical professions, security, agriculture, real estate, and the legal distribution of other highly controlled substances.
Our well-established company is growing rapidly and adding to our team of professionals and specialists. Our employees receive medical, dental, and leave benefits as part of our highly competitive compensation package.
Holistic Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About the Job:
The Cultivation Associate provides care and support for plant cultivation, abiding by policies, procedures and operational guidelines.
Duties include the following.
Sow, pot, thin, weed, water, transplant, and move plants
Spot plant pests and other perils and act before they become a problem for plant health
Manage marijuana plants, giving each individual plant the attention, it needs
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Execute all activities in the veg, flower, and dry rooms
Track and record all veg or flower room data as directed
Keep veg, flower rooms and dry rooms immaculate and fully operational.
Take part in overall facility cleanliness
Execute all activities in the mom and veg rooms
Participate in tracking clones and moms
Execute on mother plant and veg plant maintenance
Fulfill water room operations for all rooms
Inform supervisor if growing environment is out of specification
Maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers
Responsible for following all operational guidelines, verbal directives, training information and policies when performing duties.
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About You:
General
Due to state regulations, qualified candidates for this position must be at least 18 years of age and able to pass a fingerprinting background – certain criminal convictions may disqualify candidates based on state medical marijuana licensing regulations.
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Education/Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent
Basic math skills
Prior nursery, landscaping and/or agricultural experience
Cannabis experience helpful
Relevant work experience in a hydroponic vegetable production or bedding plant production facility is desired.
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Technological Skills:
Experience with automation systems
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Required Knowledge and Skills:
Basic math skills
Prior nursery, landscaping, and/or agricultural experience
Experience in medical cannabis industry or other alternative healthcare organizations is highly desirable
Must be able to work in a safety aware environment
Attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Strong work ethic
Willingness to learn
Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time (i.e., trimming plants, potting, and regular inventory).
Ability to work effectively and in a cohesive team atmosphere with all areas
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Proficient written and verbal communications skills
Strong ethics and sound judgment