Seasonal/Temp Cultivation and Harvest Technician

Temporary/Seasonal Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation and Harvest Labor (Temporary/Seasonal) We are hiring for this seasonal/temporary position from May-October 2024

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Local Roots/Caregiver Patient Connection is a Massachusetts-based cannabis company created by cannabis advocates and experienced, craft cannabis professionals. At Local Roots, we strive to provide top-quality cannabis products using sustainable, earth-friendly methods with your happiness and wellness in mind.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cultivation Technician works on-site within our indoor, outdoor, or greenhouse cultivation. Completes tasks assigned by the Cultivation Manager to monitor and maintain plant production and health. Maintains quality control measures to ensure a high-quality end product. Maintains organization, cleanliness, and efficiency of production area. Carries out day-to-day plant care, including watering, pruning, harvesting, and trimming. Monitors and maintains plant production and quality control measures in accordance with the State and standards set by the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Measures nutrient and plant applications and applies these mixtures according to company policy.
• Ensures plant health by pruning, topping, trimming, and analyzing plant health.
• Assists Cultivation Manager with any tasks ensuring proper health and care of all plants.
• Performs all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe cultivation facility.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of all cultivation equipment and tools, including light reflectors, containers, mixing tools, application tools, and ventilation equipment.
• Assists the Cultivation Manager with tracking plants from birth to harvest by ensuring proper and accurate documentation for applicable activities.
• Ensures accurate documentation of all plant tracking numbers, lot numbers, and all other applicable information.
• Assist in the planning and execution of seasonal and growth cycle projects.
• Documents, according to company policy, the application of all nutrients and/or substances applied to any plant located within the cultivation facility.
• Maintain a continuous state of alertness to ensure the highest standards of safety for fellow employees, products, and the facility.
• Assists with research, communications, or any other assigned projects/tasks.
• Operates within regulatory standards set by CCC and state/local authority.
• Comply with CCC Agent Card renewal, annual CORI check and annual RVT training.
• Continued education regarding new and existing cultivation methods and genetics.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Previous experience in agriculture, horticulture, cultivation, commercial production gardening, cannabis industry, and/or other relevant experience preferred.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexibility and the ability to shift work schedules according to production needs.
• Must pass all required pre-employment screenings and be approved for CCC Agent Registration.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Available to work 45 hours per 7-day week.
• Weekend availability when requested.
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift equipment or plants up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.
• Ability to work directly with and around fresh cannabis plant material, dried cannabis plant material, processed cannabis plant material, cannabis concentrates and cannabis derived oil.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:

Local Roots/Caregiver Patient Connection is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other classification protected by law

If selected as a final candidate for the position, applicants receive a conditional offer of employment contingent upon their ability to successfully pass a thorough background check conducted by Creative Services Inc. (CSI) Unless otherwise provided by law, a criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Rather, determinations of suitability based on background checks will be made consistent with Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) guidance and any applicable law or regulations.