Cultivation Technician

Description
Standard Farms supports an environment of continuous learning and development. We love what we do and work daily to produce the best products for our patients. Our people are at the center of what makes us great. We look for people with bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way. Our employees are not only part of history; they're making history.
Under the supervision of the Cultivation Manager or department lead, the Cultivation Technician will perform manual labor to assist in the upkeep, stocking, and fulfillment of growing medicinal cannabis, including, but not limited to, watering, feeding, pruning, cloning, cleaning, and transplanting. Attention to detail is significant in this role. The ideal candidate will excel as a team member within a tightly controlled, state-regulated system and timelines.
Responsibilities:

• Execute day-to-day assignments in coordination with grow operations and cultivation practices including but not limited to general plant care, de-leafing and skirting, trellising/training plants, harvesting, cleaning, and data Input.
• Adheres to all SOPs, compliance, and safety standards.
• Maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers.
• Plant monitoring and care focusing on the flower cycle but not limited to. (i.e., Plant Maintenance, Canopy Health, Proper Fertigation, Scouting for pest/disease, etc.)
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and bio-secure work environment.
• Maintain and ensure proper storage and sanitation of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to shop vacs, pumps, hoses, carts, scissors, stools, totes, gloves, rags, and PPE gear.
• Maintain daily record keeping. (i.e., Plant Waste, Destruction, Cleaning logs, etc.)
• Other projects/tasks, as requested by direct manager.
• Must be willing and able to occasionally work a flexible schedule as the business needs demand, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Key Competencies:

• Functional Acumen - Consistently shows comprehensive knowledge, skills, and abilities in the functional area(s) for which they are responsible, and understands the fit with overall business goals.
• Emotional Intelligence - Consistently executes the four (4) principles of EQ (i.e., self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, relationship management)
• Intellectual Agility - Consistently evaluates challenges and opportunities from a variety of angles, taking in multiple inputs, and arrives at reasonable business decisions.
• Collaborate - Consistently maintains effective teaming relationships with internal parties, and as applicable, external parties.
• Dependable - Can be consistently trusted to execute their job responsibilities on-time and within scope and meets or exceeds targeted business results.
• Upholds Company Values - Consistently role-models and supports execution of the Company core values.

Requirements

• Horticulture experience. (Preferred)
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Hard worker and team player.
• Must understand and follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures set forth by the state and company.
• Able to follow and adhere to a complex production and harvest schedule in a fast-paced environment.
• Show skills in analyzing potential problems with plant health or the product being processed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Subject to background check per state cannabis regulations.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand (8) hours and work in a variety of environments comfortably.
• This position requires a great deal of squatting, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods, lift objects on a regular basis, and perform daily repetitive tasks.
• This position requires the extended and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers to cut/manipulate small objects.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lb.
• Handling and mixing of chemicals: pesticides, fungicides, and sanitizers.

TILT is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to DEI. All qualified job applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering diversity and leveraging the value of diversity with equity and inclusion.
For Company information, visit: www.tiltholdings.com