Ipm Supervisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Mix and apply pesticides, fungicides, and other pest control agents according to product labels and facility SOPs.
• Accurately document all applications and maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure the proper calibration, cleaning, and maintenance of application equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding application schedules and safety protocols.
• Support plant management, insect and disease monitoring, sanitation, overall plant growth, health, and appearance in the grow rooms.
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with State and local laws.
• Adhere to and develop company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
• Immediately inform Manager/Lead of any system discrepancies or observations.
• Visually inspect plants for any diseases, deficiencies, insects, and pathogens, reporting concerns to data sheets & management for timely remediation.
• Follow plant scheduling to accurately project & accommodate plant needs.
• Catalogue, track, and test plants from clone-to-harvest using our track and trace system.
• Work within the company's continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
• Document and update cultivation logs with nutrient and/or substance application to any plants within the facility.
• Provide support to additional cultivation and harvest teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.
• Conduct air quality sampling to assess environmental conditions.
• Perform foliage and root sampling for in-depth plant analysis.
• Efficiently handle data entry tasks using Microsoft Excel for accurate record-keeping.
• Utilize Biotrack / Seed to sale software for streamlined project management and inventorying.
• Apply and meticulously record the usage of Restricted Use Pesticides in compliance with regulations.
• Scan plant barcodes to track and record plant health and conditions for comprehensive monitoring.
• Ensure strict adherence to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols.
• Conduct plant health assessments to identify potential issues and implement corrective measures.
• Maintain all records for future analysis and improvement strategies.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
• Full-face respirator and Tyvek suit usage is required for up to 1-2 hours at a time during scheduled spray applications.
• You must successfully pass a respirator fit test, which requires you to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals to the face.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with Biotrack software is preferred.
• Knowledge of plant health and sampling techniques is preferred.
• Familiarity with the usage of Restricted Use Pesticides and IPM practices.
• 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
• Preferred 1-3 years' experience in current position.
• 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 this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Working Environment
Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
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