Cultivation Specialist

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The Cultivation Specialist provides on-site support to multiple gardens within a cannabis cultivation facility. The role is responsible for maintaining quality control measures, ensuring the health and safety of crops throughout their life stages—from propagation to pre‑harvest—and may be cross‑trained to support other departments as business needs arise.

• Support plant management, fertilization, insect and disease monitoring, sanitation, and overall plant growth, health, and appearance in 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 diseases, deficiencies, insects, and mold, reporting concerns for remediation.
• Follow plant scheduling to accurately project plant needs.
• Catalogue, track, and organize plants from clone to harvest using the track‑and‑trace system.
• Work within the continuous‑improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
• Regularly clean cultivation equipment and tools, including light reflectors, containers, and ventilation equipment.
• Document and update cultivation logs with nutrient and/ or substance application to plants within the facility.
• Provide support to additional cultivation and harvest teams as needed to achieve production goals.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• 1–3 years of experience in a related position.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and perform repetitive tasks.
• Positive attitude and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn to operate and maintain facility equipment safely.
• Comfortable with heights, soil, water, and tight spaces.
• Physical ability to climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least eight hours per day and lift up to 50 lbs.
• 21 years of age or older; able to register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry policies.

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

The employee must frequently remain in a stationary position, move and/or position themselves, communicate, operate and/or prepare tools, or control equipment. The role may involve moving packages up to 50 pounds, standing for up to 90% of the time, and occasionally working at heights up to 25 ft. Comfort with changing environmental temperatures, humidity, and exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other elements is required.

Specific vision abilities include close observation and focus adjustment. These demands represent those that must be met regardless of reasonable accommodations.

This role is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and electrical shock. Noise levels are typically moderate. These characteristics reflect the environment in which essential job functions are performed.

Entry level

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