Cultivation Technician

ARL Healthcare
Quincy, MA 02171
From $18 an hour - Full-time

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Pay

  • From $18 an hour

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Every other weekend
  • Weekends as needed
  • Rotating weekends

Benefits
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  • Employee discount
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid sick time
  • Referral program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Full job description

The Cultivation Technician will assist the cultivation management team with all tasks associated with the daily maintenance and production of a medicinal cannabis crop. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, high attention to detail, and the ability to interact positively and effectively in a team environment.

Cultivation Technicians must maintain excellent personal hygiene, work space cleanliness, and quality control measures to ensure a high quality product in accordance with the state and company standards.

Job Description:

● Responsible for daily plant maintenance: Environmental monitoring, irrigation,nutrition management, insect scouting, pruning, topping, training

● Assists with the propagation and movement of plants and plant material: cloning, seed germination, transplanting

● Assists with the harvesting of biomass for transfer to the processing team

● Maintains clean and organized work environment

● Completes tasks in a timely and efficient manner according to company SOPs

● Complies with DPH and industry standards set forth by the state of Massachusetts

● Provides feedback to management team to improve processes and core functions

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

● People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

● Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

● Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

● Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

● Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

● Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

● High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Preferred Skills:

● Strong work ethic & willingness to take instruction. The position therefore does not require prior cultivation experience. An extra commitment to receiving on-the-job training from the Cultivation Manager or Team Lead, to support sustainable and efficient production practices in our cultivation facility setting.

Working Conditions:

● While performing the duties of this job, you will be regularly required to perform grasping, lifting, walking, standing, talking, hearing, seeing, stooping and repetitive motions. This

position also requires working in warm and humid conditions. You must be able to work autonomously given instructions.

Physical Requirements:

● This position is full-time. The individual will work a minimum of 40 hours on site. This position is VERY LABOR INTENSIVE. You must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds, may include walking or standing for extended periods of time, as well as stooping, bending over and/or crouching

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

● Must be at least 21 years of age

● Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

● Submit to a Federal and State background check

● Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm (rotating weekend schedule, every other weekend)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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