Floriculture Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$55,000.00 - $60,000.00
Contact Information: Casey Ryan - casey.ryan@curiowellness.com,
At Curio Wellness we empower people to thrive by adapting plant nature to human nature. We are committed to transforming the conversation around cannabis, fostering a deeper understanding of its benefits, and ensuring that every product we offer meets the highest standards.
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The Floriculture Supervisor provides team oversight and performs essential hands-on tasks supporting the production of high-quality medicinal cannabis, including but not limited to irrigation, pest management, propagation, transplanting, spacing, grading, mother crop maintenance, pruning, defoliating, data collection, transporting, harvesting, bucking, trimming, sorting, and kief collection. This position works closely with the Cultivation Manager, and attention to detail is extremely important. The Floriculture Supervisor leads the Floriculture team's day-to-day operations and steps in to lead the broader Cultivation department - including Nursery, Flower, Harvest, and Trim functions - when the Cultivation Manager is unavailable. The Floriculture Supervisor will report any findings that may put Curio Wellness at risk of falling out of compliance with state licensing and regulations to the Cultivation Manager.
The ideal candidate will excel as a team leader within a tightly controlled, state-regulated system and timelines. This role routinely uses sharp instruments and is exposed to a variety of environmental conditions, including loud noise, tight corners and workspaces, and a pollen- and resin-producing environment. Work time is generally split between hands-on plant work while contemporaneously supervising the team (approximately 70%), nursery and facility upkeep including 5S duties (approximately 20%), and continuous improvement initiatives (approximately 10%).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Floriculture, Harvest, & Posy-Harvest Production, Plant Health

• Supervise and execute all activities across the floriculture, harvest, and trim production phases - from propagation through sorting of trimmed material - in accordance with established SOPs.
• Lead team members during floriculture activities, including cleaning flower rooms, transporting/inducing crops, transplanting, filling/labeling pots, and bottom pruning.
• Maintain and execute the production schedule for the floriculture, harvest, & trim departments.
• Supervise irrigation and fertigation of plants; ensure the irrigation schedule in the flower phase is properly followed.
• Supervise environmental controls of all grow and flower rooms; monitor room environments and report deviations to the Cultivation Manager.
• Serve as point person for weekly IPM (Integrated Pest Management) scouting and documentation; supervise IPM of flowering rooms and coordinate BCA (biological control agent) applications with IPM specialist.
• Calibrate pH and EC meters and dosatrons to ensure proper nutrient management.
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of all irrigation-related filters and equipment across the facility.
• Oversee transfer events and flower/grow room load-outs; authorize plant replacements when necessary and ensure quality control sheets are completed.

• Ensure all upkeep and 5S duties are efficiently executed and consistently maintained.
• Monitor processes, materials, and surroundings to detect or assess plant health or operational issues.
• Ensure all prioritized and planned work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.

Compliance & Documentation

• Follow and enforce all established SOPs.
• Supervise to ensure adherence to GMP and GAP standards.
• Maintain plants within the Metrc state compliance UID tagging system.
• Use Acumatica and Metrc proficiently; serve as backup on these systems when the Floriculture/Production Manager is unavailable.
• Ensure all necessary cultivation, environmental, and compliance data is collected and properly logged.
• Submit standard work documentation for review with department leadership on a regular basis.
• Comply with all Company and HR policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
• Ensure daily compliance with security protocols, access protocols, dress code, and work schedules.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and participate in morning huddles and conduct end-of-day room checks and sign-offs.
• Supervise daily activities of floriculture, harvest, and trim team members as needed to ensure production targets and quality standards are met.
• Act as the department lead in the absence of the Cultivation Manager, including covering for the cultivation leads when needed.
• Identify training needs and support team members in performing their assigned tasks in a timely, efficient manner.
• Coach and develop teammates by identifying developmental needs and providing training, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Supervise and manage employee timekeeping, including timecards and attendance point balances.
• All conversations relating to attendance points, including but not limited to disciplinary action up to and including termination, must be reviewed and approved by P&C and the Cultivation Manager and/or Director of Cultivation prior to addressing the respective team member.
• Enter work schedules and process payroll for the department in the absence of the Cultivation Manager.
• Plan the following week's activities and communicate the work plan via the Division Newsletter and Floriculture white boards; track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the department.
• Motivate teams by encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Communicate effectively with superiors, peers, and subordinates in written and verbal formats.
• Collaborate with the Cultivation Manager to develop improved processes, workflows, and operational efficiencies.
• Maintain a culture of professionalism and service.

Administrative & Systems Responsibilities

• Use computers and cultivation management systems - including Microsoft Suite, Metrc, Acumatica, Acadia, Wurk, and Curio Academy - to enter data, maintain records, and process required documentation.
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks, including maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Submit work orders for facility or equipment repairs requiring Engineering involvement.

Additional Expectations

• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice; flexibility and adaptability are required.
• May be required to work beyond scheduled shifts or weekends as needed to meet weekly output goals or cover in absence of a scheduled team member.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma.
• The ideal candidate will embrace a mindset of Extreme Ownership, taking full responsibility for their contributions and driving positive outcomes.
• Prior commercial agricultural/horticultural experience in a greenhouse or nursery; previous experience in the cannabis, agricultural, or horticultural industry.
• Argus or similar environmental controls experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated management/personnel supervision experience.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to follow protocols and willingness to learn new skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Ability to work effectively and in a cohesive team atmosphere with all areas.
• Knowledge of pest and disease identification.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of plant nutrition and management.
• Must be able to pass medical respirator fit testing requirements.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Associate's degree or Horticultural Technical Certification, or a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable hands-on growing experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IPM and use of biological treatment for pests and diseases.
• Knowledge of controlled greenhouse environments and cultivation facility operations.
• Firsthand experience with irrigation and environmental climate control software systems (e.g., Argus Systems, Priva, or similar).
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and proficiency in Windows-based software applications and database management.
• Knowledge of State AG regulations.
• Strong math skills.

Equipment / Software Skills
Microsoft Suite, Metrc, ERP Systems (Acumatica), Acadia, Wurk, and Curio Academy. Familiarity with environmental control software (e.g., Argus, Aroya, Priva) preferred.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Associate's Degree (AA, AS), Horticultural Technical Certification, or two (2) years of equivalent job-related experience preferred - ideally in Plant Biology, Physiology, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or a related major.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will directly supervise the work activities of others and make recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal, and professional development.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Curio Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Must be 21 years old.
Maryland: As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Maryland requirements, which include providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check.
Missouri: As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Missouri requirements, which include providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting
Curio Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer Curio Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Must be 21 years old.
As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Missouri requirements which include providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check.