Cultivation Assistant - Auburn, United States - Northeast Patients Group

Description

Why Northeast Patients Group?

Northeast Patients Group DBA Wellness Connection of Maine
is a subsidiary of Acreage Holdings, Inc., a leading vertically integrated, multi-state operator in the United States cannabis industry.

Acreage dug its roots in the cannabis industry back in 2011 and has successfully grown its footprint across several states ever since Acreage also continues to expand its brands such as The Botanist, Superflux, and Prime in current and new markets.

As industry leaders today, we have a responsibility to create a sustainable, diverse, equitable and inclusive industry for present and future generations.

We stand strong behind our mission, which is to combine operational excellence with a burning passion, by cultivating, producing, and dispensing the highest quality cannabis products and brand experienced.

By making quality cannabis accessible, we hope to inspire everyone to embrace cannabis as a force for good in the world.

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Who you'll work for:Northeast Patients Group DBA Wellness Connection of Maine


Our Culture:

Here at Northeast Patients Group DBA Wellness Connection of Maine we believe in people first. We value our people and encourage continuous opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. We pride ourselves in innovation and passion for the cannabis industry.

We are always looking for motivated people who share our vision to join our team. Think you have what it takes? Then come grow with us


About the Role:


How you'll make a difference:

The main responsibilities of the Cultivation Assistant include all aspects of the daily care of product from seed/clone to harvest; monitoring environmental factors to maximize production and prevent failures; and maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and sanitation inside the cultivation area.

Crop care

• Implements daily feeding & care schedule as directed by Cultivation Manager
• Maintaining consistency and discretion when pruning crop at various stages
• Maintaining consistency, uniformity and accuracy when repotting crop at various stages
• Routine visual inspection of plants to identify any pests/deficiencies and reporting findings to Shift Leader and Cultivation Manager
• Crop propagation to meet inventory requirements as determined by Cultivation Manager

Data Logging

• Maintaining accurate records of reservoirs, equipment and other crop related logs assigned by Cultivation Manager
• Accurately scan inventory into designated location(s)

Facility and equipment maintenance

• Calibrates, operates, cleans and stores pH/PPM meters
• Proper usage, maintenance and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to: shop vacs, pumps, hoses, carts, fiskars, scissors, loppers, stools, gloves, rags, and goggles.
• Cleaning/sanitizing pots to ensure that there are sufficient levels for repotting
• Complete daily and periodic cleaning tasks as assigned

Daily cleaning consists of:
sweeping and spot mopping all areas on the cultivation floor, common bathroom, break room, and loading area

• Proper disposal of waste at the end of each day
• Assists in completing other secondary cultivation tasks at the direction of the Cultivation Manager or Shift Leader according to company needs
• Follows all aspects of the workplace safety program, biosafety program, and compliance with all rules and regulations
• Maintains a clean, safe environment inside the cultivation area

Skills to be Successful _(minimum qualifications)_**:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years postsecondary education in horticulture, agriculture, biology, chemistry or related field preferred
• 1+ year experience in horticulture, botany, or related field
• Knowledge of basic computer & office equipment operations (inventory systems; Word; Excel; office equipment such as copiers/telephone systems)
• Math required for inventory, projections, and measurements
• Biology and chemistry related to plant growth, nutrition
• Excellent timemanagement skills
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to focus, attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to remain calm in periods of high stress or unusual activity

Perks & Benefits:

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life
• Spouse and child life and ADD&D
• Pet insurance
• FSA and HAS available
• Based on eligibility.

Schedule:

• Monday
• Friday 7:30 am 4:00 pm

**Subject to change as business needs.


Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities t