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SalaryThe Cultivation Attendant will be responsible for the harvest of the plants, which will include deleafing, cutting down of the plants, hanging the plants and spraying the plants and transferring the harvested plants to the drying room. Cultivation Attendant will maintain a clean and healthy environment within the zone for the plants and for fellow associates and will remove the spent pots and clean the area of harvest. Cultivation Attendant will be responsible for spraying the plants after being trained in spraying techniques and being trained in the use of pesticide spraying. Cultivation Attendant must be aware of the Harvesting SOPs and be aware of the hazards in their environment. Cultivation Attendant must meet and strive to exceed goals set by management. Cultivation Attendant must cheerfully execute their duties and maintain a productive work environment. Cultivation Attendant will strive to maintain a clean and safe work environment. Cultivation Attendant must be aware of and execute food safety standards as they pertain to the zones in the greenhouses.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Responsible for manicuring, cleaning and staking of plants.
- Responsible for transplanting, pre-harvesting, and harvesting in preparation for processing.
- Effectively and efficiently wash and clean pots and other required daily items.
- Assist with daily tasks in reproductive, vegetative, and flowering stages.
- Cleans vents, hoods, racking, cloners and walls in the facility.
- Capable of completing all relevant repetitive tasks regularly and consistently with a high level of attention and care.
- Cooperate and assist other Cultivation Leads and Associates in the areas of climate, irrigation, growing techniques, production trials, labor savings techniques and in any areas where assistance is required and as requested by other growers, maintenance, and management.
- Monitor harvest operations in coordination with the Harvest Lead to provide best quality of product.
- Cooperate with, collaborate, and assist with cross functional Cultivation and Production departments.
- Under the supervision of the Cultivation leadership will have continuous observation of crop, and equipment.
- Record plant growth patterns, plant temperatures, stresses and condensation points.
- Under the supervision of the Cultivation leadership, ensure proper calibration and maintenance of all greenhouse equipment.
- Ensure proper crop irrigation by consistently monitoring and calibrating all grow scales, over drain trays, EC and pH sensors.
- Responsible for all crop irrigation.
- Update greenhouse graphs as advised by leadership.
- Monitor and ensure that disinfection procedures are implemented and followed.
- Must be able to clearly convey any information about plants, machines, activities within the cultivation function.
- Identifies hazards, reports accidents, incidents and near-miss accidents through the proper channels and in a responsible manner so that they can be investigated, determined and eliminated to prevent future occurrences.
- Maintains job-related confidentiality.
- Attendance at work and punctuality is an essential function of this position.
- Actively participates in department team and all-staff meetings.
- Operates with a sense of teamwork.
- Strives to increase his/her knowledge base.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a valid AZ state issued ID.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Hold a valid AZDHS Cultivation Agent Card (company provided and maintained).
- This position will require local training as necessary to acquire the skill set needed to achieve strong understanding of common grow room processes and equipment, including electrical systems, lights and light bulbs, timers, irrigation systems, HVAC, dehumidifies, etc.
- Always conducts himself/herself in a professional and respectful manner.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing project needs in evolving situations.
- Results driven.
- Hand dexterity and the ability to do repetitive movement.
- Ability to read, interpret and adhere to documents such as Company Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and Employee Communication material.
- Exposure to a fast pace/deadline related environment is preferred.
- Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance.
- Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks.
- Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater).
- Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions.
- Must be able to work in a greenhouse environment in inclement weather for up to 8 hours.
- Must be able to speak and communicate verbally in English at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise).
