Cultivation Technician

Overview

Cultivation Technician I (Maintenance)

The Cultivation Technician I perform cannabis plant care in all stages of its life cycle. This position is an entry level position and responsible for rotating between a limited number of functional areas.

• Follow instructions given by the manager
• Complete basic plant maintenance including bottoming, thinning, topping, and spacing
• Transplant (up-potting) to larger containers using proper techniques
• Harvest plants according to schedule and procedures set by management, ensuring accurate weighing of plants and accurate recording in state electronic recordkeeping system
• Dispose of plant waste following state regulations, including weighing, and recording of waste in state electronic recordkeeping system
• Sanitize rooms according to procedures set by management
• Complete assigned tasks within the established time frames and specifications
• Compliant with company SOPs and state regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Follow applicable safety procedures by wearing appropriate PPE, and reporting injuries, near misses, and hazards to management
• Behave in a manner that is positive, productive, cooperative, and encourages teamwork
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience working in landscaping, production, manufacturing, or any other fast-paced physical environment preferred
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass a background check in accordance with state regulations

• Attendance & Punctuality
• Dependability & Flexibility
• Positive, Productive, Cooperative, and Encourages Teamwork
• Interpersonal Communication
• Results Focused

• Frequent repetitive hand motion
• Manual dexterity is needed for manipulating hand tools
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time (8+ hours)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Frequent standing, climbing of stairs, crouching, handling, kneeling, pinching, pulling (horizontal and vertical), lifting (waist to shoulder), reaching (waist to shoulder and above shoulder), and reading
• Occasional grasping, gripping, lifting above shoulder, sitting, stooping, and walking
• Ability to use a step ladder
• Visual acuity is needed to accurately read small screens and labels

• Warehouse/production facility environment with environmental controls
• Consistent moderate background noise level due to machinery and HVAC
• Exposure to humidity, temperature changes, atmospheric conditions, and vibration
• Exposure to high heat, bright light where eye protection is required
• Exposure to keef/dust and cannabis odor
• Exposure to skin contact with plants, to which some individuals may be allergic (PPE provided)

Note:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass every task or responsibility that may be required.

Pay Range: $16.00 - $19.52

Insa is a multi-state employer, and this is the company-wide pay range. Offers will be provided in accordance with state-specific minimum wage guidelines.