Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing assigned tasks, projects and expectations of the Cultivation or Processing Manager
• Plant trimming, room assessments, plant care and clean-up of immature & flowering grow rooms
• Ensuring plant traceability through the Metrc system per quality policies
• Responsible for completing any work assigned to them during their scheduled shift, as well as information sharing with the management teams
• Operate and maintain processing equipment with direction from the Processing Manager
• Execute drying, curing, flower buck and trim and packaging equipment per schedule
• Performing plant and tag assessments and reporting issues to the cultivation team
• Maintaining compliant conditions and/or correcting non-compliant conditions with a continuous improvement attitude
• Track performance of rooms and present to management the room health and progress, noting any outliners of concerns to collaborate on
• Follow all safety requirements and execute cleaning procedures daily and during changeovers
• Maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers
• Ensure required trainings are up to date per company policies and regulations
• May at times, train seasonal or new employees on defined tasks
• Execute the cultivation procedures and nutrient protocols keeping accurate records
• Follow company cultivation and processing methods
• Harvest with the ‘all hands on deck’ attitude
• Comply to all Good Cultivation Practices “GCP” and “Good Manufacturing Processes” or “GMP” requirements for each room on the compound
• Responsible for manicuring cannabis flowers.
• Execute bucking and trimming per harvest schedule
• Follow all safety requirements and execute cleaning procedures daily and during changeovers
• Maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers
• Ensure required trainings are up to date per company policies and regulations
• May at times, train seasonal employees on defined tasks
• Follow company processing methods
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Supervision Received

Receives general supervision and direction from the Cultivation or Processing Manager. Supervision consists of clarification of facility policies, priorities, and goals.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Plant science courses a plus, but not required
• Laboratory courses a plus, but not required
• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must pass a detailed background screening and physical
• Have availability to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to walk, sit, stand, bend, lift and move continually during working hours
• Regular work occurs in tight spaces on and off ladders and on the floor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to reliably commute to and from job site in Arvin, CA

Experience Preferred

• Experience in horticulture / indoor horticulture operation experience preferred
• Experience in laboratory setting is preferred

Skills Required

• Must have ability to develop and foster strong relationships throughout the levels of the organization
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Positive, can do attitude.
• Strong work ethic with the willingness to learn.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time (i.e. trimming plants and regular inventory)
• Must be precise, accurate and well organized
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities
• Must be able to perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate in computer systems, personal computers, and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office, etc.)