Job description

Job Title: Cultivation Technician
Location: Uxbridge, MA
Base Pay: $17.25 / Hour

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US:

“This is the coolest job in the world. You would never be able to find a job that you enjoy more, and you can also help people as well.“ - DaShaun- Assistant Cultivation Manager

“Nature’s Medicines has allowed me to grow as an employee and person! Every day I become knowledgeable about things to aid me to further assist customers. This job strives for self growth and endless opportunities.” - Shaianne- Lead PSP Wayne

"I love working at Natures, I’ve made a lot of connections with the community and made a lot of smiling faces." - JeKwan- Lead PSP Emmett

We believe in building a diverse team, and we strive to make our company a welcoming space where everyone can make an impact on Nature’s Medicines success. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds to join us.

What You'll Do (Job Summary)

ROLE:
Must be comfortable with heights and tight spaces! The Cultivation Technician will be responsible for all activities pertaining to the plant during its lifecycle. These activities include but are not limited to: cloning, transplanting, moving of plants, de-leafing, and harvesting. Duties will also include maintaining a clean and healthy environment for the plants and fellow associates. The Cultivation Technician may be responsible for applying foliar applications to keep plants healthy. The Cultivation Technician must execute their duties and maintain a productive work environment while striving to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for pruning, skirting and staking plants.
• Responsible for transplanting, pre-harvesting, and harvesting in preparation for processing.
• Effectively and efficiently wash and clean equipment and other required daily items.
• Assist with daily tasks in reproductive, vegetative, and flowering stages.
• Cleans vents, hoods, racking, and walls in the facility.
• Capable of completing relevant repetitive tasks regularly and consistently with a high level of attention to care.
• Able and comfortable working at heights, on top of ladders or platforms
• Comfortable working in areas with narrow clearances such as between rolling tables
• Cooperate and assist other cultivation leads and associates in the areas of climate, irrigation, growing techniques, production trials, labor savings techniques and in any areas where assistance is required and as requested by other growers, maintenance, and management.
• Monitor harvest operations in coordination with the Harvest Lead to provide best quality of product.
• Cooperate with, collaborate, and assist with cross-functional cultivation and production departments.
• Continuous observation of crop and equipment under the direction of the leadership team.
• Record plant growth patterns, plant temperatures, stresses, and condensation points.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of all growing equipment.
• Ensure proper crop irrigation by consistently monitoring and calibrating all grow scales, Plant runoff, EC and pH sensors.
• Responsible for crop irrigation.
• Update greenhouse graphs as advised by leadership.
• Monitor and ensure that disinfection procedures are implemented and followed.
• Must be able to clearly convey any information about plants, machines and activities function within the cultivation facility.
• Identifies hazards, report accidents, incidents and near-miss situations through the proper channels and in a responsible manner so that they can be investigated, determined, and eliminated to prevent future occurrences.
• Maintains job-related confidentiality.
• Attendance and punctuality are critical in this role.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age or old (Per State requirements) and pass a thorough and comprehensive state and federal background check.
• Must be comfortable with heights, soil and water, and tight spaces
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain (with company assistance) valid Dispensary Agent Cultivation Card.
• This position will require local training as necessary to acquire the skill set needed to achieve strong understanding of common grow room processes and equipment, including electrical systems, lights and light bulbs, timers, irrigation systems, HVAC, dehumidifies, etc.
• Always conducts himself/herself in a professional and respectful manner.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing project needs in evolving situations.
• Be results driven with an emphasis on detail.
• Hand dexterity and the ability to do repetitive movement.
• Ability to read, interpret and adhere to documents such as standard operating procedures and employee policy and communication material.
• Experience in a fast paced, strict deadline related environment is preferred.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to carry that weight a minimum of 50 feet without mechanical assistance.
• Must be able to work in a seated/standing position as appropriate and required at various workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching and reaching; use of hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently if not constantly to complete various tasks.
• Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and be able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees and greater).
• Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20ft or more in a day and in night/dark conditions.
• Must be able to work in in a greenhouse environment in inclement weather for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to speak and communicate verbally in English at a minimum of conversation level.
• Bilingual Spanish/English highly desired.
• Exposure to fertilizer, dusts, odors, high heat, low temperature, high and low humidity, high noise levels, vibrations, water, dry salts, allergens, pollen, dust, plant pathogens, other volatile organic compounds, and other environmental variables.

The above requirements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, and this job description may be amended at any time. Required experience, training, or educational requirements shall be as indicated or as deemed acceptable by Nature’s Medicines management.
Nature’s Medicines is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation and/or interview process should notify the job poster.

Pay: $17.25 per hour

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