Mercy Wellness is a vertically integrated cannabis company that is licensed for medicinal and adult-use. From cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail. We employ approximately 80+ employees and are actively expanding our operations to better serve our local communities. Beyond our goals to leverage our legacy relationships to continue having the best quality & offer the lowest prices to our customers, we also focus heavily on giving back to the Community by supporting local non-profit organizations and engaging in local business guilds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about us: What is Mercy Wellness?
Cultivation Technician
We are looking for hard-working, detail-oriented, dependable individuals with a friendly and collaborative attitude and startup mentality to join our growing team. The Cultivation Technician is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day procedures that ensure the successful cultivation of cannabis plants, including but not limited to: feeding, pruning, washing, planting, transplanting, flushing, harvesting, and handling, under the guidance of the Cultivation Manager and Lead Grower and by DCC and Health department regulation. They will be responsible for following all (SOPs) as they relate to various aspects of our cultivation process and maintaining compliance throughout the facility. The Cultivation Technician is responsible for maintaining the quality of the live and harvested product while paying close attention to detail during the cultivation process.
Job Responsibilities:
These include but are not limited to (other duties may be assigned):
- Ensure accurate data collection for METRC (CA Track and Trace) and internal databases.
- Aide in all aspects of the plant life cycle, including but not limited to; plant watering, defoliating, cleaning, feeding, and transplanting, as assigned.
- Assist with order fulfillment, drying, curing, and trimming.
- Follows Integrated Pest Management procedures to prevent contamination and ensure overall plant health.
- Perform all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe cultivation facility. Responsible for the cleanliness of all cultivation equipment and tools.
- Follow all safety protocols and policies; demonstrate a commitment to safety first; communicate safety concerns; promote a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- At least 21 years old.
- Background check required.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience cultivating cannabis is not required.
- Fundamental knowledge and the ability and interest to be taught and guided in areas related to cultivation and processing operations and procedures.
- Shows self-motivation and the ability to work well with others.
- Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with various audiences, especially with the direct supervisors and other team members.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as company-issued face coverings, coveralls, gloves, hair/beard nets, as needed, as this position may be exposed to splash hazards, high temperatures, high humidity, and chemicals. Complete training will be provided upon hiring.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull and balance up to 50 lbs. (100 lbs. with assistance) and must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with plants and products.
- Regularly required to perform cleaning, carrying, grasping, lifting, walking, standing, climbing ladders, bending/crouching, stooping, stretching, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods while maintaining focus.
Schedule:
- Day shift 9am - 5:30pm
- Some Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend Availability Preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person