Cannabis Fertigation Technician Jobs

Common Citizen will be holding a job fair and open interviews for all open positions on Wednesday, 5/25, from 10am-4pm at 1507 S. Kalamazoo, Marshall, MI 49068.

About Us

Common Citizen is proud to be a Michigan-based cannabis company committed to changing the social stigma that prevents people from enjoying the greater quality of life that cannabis can provide. Our company is founded on two principles: ‘cannabis for humanity’ and ‘change for the better’. ‘Cannabis for humanity’ meaning we put people first in everything we do – from our safe, high quality cannabis plants to our world-class customer experience to our caring workplace environment. ‘Change for the better’ meaning that we have an insatiable desire to make ourselves, our product and our team experience better each and every day. In fact, we are working hard to become and be recognized as a Great Place to Work® Best Workplaces in the USA.

Common Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect for all people. If you are a member of an equity group, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application, covering letter or resume.

About This Role

Every position at Common Citizen from seed to sale, is contributing to our mission to serve our fellow citizens of Michigan with the highest quality, safest cannabis product through our highly individualized and education-oriented provisioning centers. As such our growers, harvesters and trimmers are all called Cultivation Citizens.

Fertigation Technicians are subject matter experts responsible for achieving hourly and daily results. They work in various areas but primarily accountable for fertigation, providing feedback on plant development and cultivation infrastructure.

What You Will Be Doing as Fertigation Technician

Outlined below is what we see you doing at this point in time. We are a fast-growing company looking for people that are excited to grow along with us.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assuring work tasks within your assigned responsibilities are executed per the Standard Work with high degree of Safety, Quality and Regulatory Compliance
• Help your team achieve daily targets of Productivity, Quality and Safety
• On occasion facilitate Tier 1 Huddles and help manage our CC Lean Management System of Visual Controls (i.e., White Boards, Visual Standards, Signage, etc.)
• Participate in Lean Kaizen events, Time Observation Studies, and Safety Committees
• Accountable for 5-S and Standard Work development and improvement within your area

Overview of Position

· The main responsibility of the Fertigation Technician is to ensure irrigation and fertilizing systems are in proper working order.

· The Fertigation Technician provides our crops with accurate and timely fertigation with the focused attention necessary to produce clean, potent, safe product for our consumers.

· The Fertigation Technician is responsible for the entirety of the Fertigation Room with a variety of irrigation duties which continue to evolve as the scale of the company increases.

· The focus of the Fertigation Technician is to meet daily/weekly/monthly productivity, quality and compliance requirements.

· The Fertigation Technician will be prepared to operate the Priva system and through careful diagnose will troubleshoot watering issues and find solutions to maintain Fertigation/Irrigation.

· The Fertigation Technician will interface and coordinate via Priva (under the guidance of Greenhouse Advisor, etc.) to ensure timely and accurate application of the company’s irrigation procedures and strategies.

· The successful candidate is expected to operate under the highest standards of compliance and professionalism as well as possess a passion for horticulture and a willingness to continually learn more about the subject.

Essential Duties

• In conjunction with Cultivation Captains and Scouts, monitor plants for any sign of wilting or other deficiencies which may require immediate attention.
• Ensure all plants have been accurately and successfully watered/fed.

· Maintaining accurate records of reservoirs, equipment and other crop related logs assigned by the Chief Cannabis Officer, the Greenhouse Advisor, and the Cultivation Captain (s)

· Calibrate, operate, clean and store pH/EC meters

· Monitoring plants for a wide variety of conditions such as plant diseases, insects, nutrient deficiencies, etc.

• In conjunction with the Facilities Staff, identify and repair any necessary issues pertaining to emitter lines, pumps, tanks, lines, workstations etc.
• Hand water plants that may require special irrigation treatment.
• Conduct emitter output tests periodically.
• Flush irrigation lines according to company procedures.
• Contribute to daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning and general maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Work in a safe manner according to Company and OSHA policies.
• Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to assisting other departments to help facilitate the additional and/or supplemental work such harvesting, trimming, packaging, cleaning and light maintenance as needed throughout the facility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years post-secondary education in horticulture, agriculture, biology, chemistry or related field preferred

Work Experience Required

· Work history showing progressive responsibility, willingness to accept additional projects or challenges

· 1+ year experience in horticulture, botany, or related field

Required Knowledge

· Knowledge of basic computer & office equipment operations (inventory systems; Word; Excel; office equipment such as copiers/telephone systems)

· Math required for inventory, projections, and measurements

· Biology and chemistry related to plant growth, nutrition

Skills and Abilities

· Excellent time-management skills

· Ability to effectively plan and prioritize

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

· Ability to focus; attention to detail

· Skill at using computers

· Mechanical skill

· Ability to work effectively as part of a team

· Ability to communicate clearly and calmly

· Ability to remain calm in periods of high stress or unusual activity

· Absolute reliability and honesty

Physical Requirements

· Extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching

· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a distance of 100 feet

· Close visual focus required

· This position occasionally requires the extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects

Common Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect for all people. If you are a member of an equity group, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application, covering letter or resume.

***Must be at least 21 years of age as required by the Marijuana Regulatory Association***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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