Cultivation Specialist - Jessup, United States - Verano Holdings, LLC

Verano Holdings, LLC

Verified Company

Jessup, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Finally, is it time to follow your passion? Start your career in cannabis.

At
Verano, we pride ourselves on being market leaders and for constantly challenging the status quo.

Join us and become a part of something different - a close-knit team of energetic and committed peers; a group of individuals who will constantly challenge you to grow and express yourself.

You'll be guided by an experienced, engaged, and accessible leadership team; from the store-level up to the company HQ.

Inspired by the plant we praise; we aim to foster growth and continuously improve every aspect of our operation.

If you're a collaborator, reliable (can stick to schedules), open to learning, adaptable, obsessed with quality and service, and able to thrive in an energized and service-oriented environment, Verano is the place for you.

You'll learn and develop your skills and cannabis knowledge every day you're on the job.

If your ambitions go beyond the role of a Specialist, a great career path awaits, supported by our commitment to promote from within and transparency into the opportunities that are available.

Talk with us about the opportunity to join Verano and do the work you're passionate about with the best team in the business.

This role is
fulltime at a starting wage of
$17.00/hour.
Generous discounts 40% off house brands and 25% off everything else
Retirement savings plan via a 401k with a company match
Insurance medical, dental, vision
Paid time off (80 hrs. (10 days)/ Year)
5 days PTO from Day Early pay option
Some exclusions may apply

Job Summary:

The Cultivation Specialist provides on-site support to multiple gardens within a cannabis cultivation facility.

As a Cultivation Specialist you are responsible for maintaining quality control measures and ensuring the health and safety of crops during the life stages of the plant, from propagation to pre-harvest.

Cultivations Specialists may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments from time to time to meet business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Support plant management, fertilization, insect and disease monitoring, sanitation, and overall plant growth, health, and appearance in the grow rooms.
Clone, trim, prune, top and train plants as directed by the Cultivation Manager.
Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with State and local laws.
Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
Immediately inform the Cultivation Manager of any system discrepancies.
Visually inspect plants for any diseases, deficiencies, insects, and mold, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
Follow plant scheduling to accurately project plant need.
Catalogue, track, and organize plants from clonetoharvest using our track and trace system.
Work within company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
Regularly clean cultivation equipment and tools, including light reflectors, containers, and ventilation equipment.
Provide support to additional cultivation and harvest teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 13 years' experience in a related position.
Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
Willing to learn about, operate and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
Comfortable with heights, soil and water, and tight spaces.
Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be 21 years of age or older, and able to successfully register with the state's cannabis commission as an agent.
Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.).
Basic knowledge of plant structure and horticulture preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls.

The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time.

Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft.

Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by th