About Us
Connected is one of the largest and fastest growing vertically integrated cannabis companies in California. We take pride in cultivating high end, designer strains that are lightyears ahead of anyone else in the industry. Our mission is to revolutionize the cannabis experience and become the first publicly traded
cannabis company.
We have been breeding, growing and selling the best cannabis in the world since 2009. We have a combination of 10 years of leading industry experience and proprietary genetics with cutting-edge Silicon Valley technological approaches to cultivation has earned their flower the highest wholesale price in any major legal market. In 2017, Connected acquired the popular brand Alien Labs, known for its unique strains and streetwear-inspired merchandise. Today, Connected maintains a portfolio of proprietary top-shelf strains cultivated in state-of-the-art grow facilities in both California and Arizona and operates three Connected retail locations throughout Northern California.
We currently have 300+ employees across ten locations and we are in a high growth phase expanding rapidly. If you are interested in joining a world class team and working in an exciting new industry with a leader in genetics, innovation, career opportunities and growing practices, we encourage you to apply!
About the Job
The Cultivation Technician III performs manual labor to assist in the upkeep, stocking, and fulfillment of growing cannabis, including, but not limited to; watering, feeding flushing, pruning, washing, cloning, transplanting, harvesting, and grow room maintenance independently in collaboration with the Cultivation General Manager. Performs training for all Cultivation Technician staff.
What You Will Do
Perform all tasks in the indoor harvest grow
Mother plant maintenance, cloning, transplanting, nutrients and pH management, water management, positive airflow, temperature and humidity control, pest and disease control, IPM program implementation, plant transfer from veg to flowering.
Manage plant scheduling and organization to precisely project all plant needs on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to produce the best results for maximum plant yield.
Cataloguing and maintaining organization of plants, tags, and pruning biomass
Knowledge of pest and disease control management a plus.
Maintain and follow the cultivation department policies and procedures.
Wash and sanitize all equipment. Scout all equipment, ensuring all tools are free of pests, viruses or disease.
Must be able to adapt to various strains, styles and types of cannabis they are cultivating; adjusting techniques to maintain a steady pace and quality.
Breakdown flowers off stem and stalk of plant to separate unusable waste from useable product; employee must track the amount of unusable waste for each batch.
Knowledge or experience with METRC compliance is a plus.
Demonstrate accurately and thoroughly in a timely manner to meet production standards.
Work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of the cultivation facility while performing job duties.
Exhibit competency in basic organizational, tracking and communication skills.
Works in a timely manner to efficiently meet goals while consistently producing quality product.
Employee must be able to follow basic instructions and take constructive feedback from their managers to maintain quality standards and production goals.
Employee must show up on time for work every day ready to work.
Employee must exhibit personal hygiene and follow the health guidelines set forth by the company and the state while processing patient medicine.
Cultivation staff is responsible for clean-up of all processing areas and equipment at the end of every shift.
Provide team leadership and hands on support to the cultivation team across propagation, cultivation and harvest
Implement regular solutions to plant health issues
Escalate plant health and facility issues to the management team in real time to prevent long term negative effect on the cannabis crops and facility
Other duties as assigned
What We Are Looking For
Minimum age of 21 years or older and pass a criminal background check
High school or equivalent
May require working rotating shifts with varied hours/day, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events
Previous agricultural/warehouse/manufacturing/laborer experience preferred.
Adhere to company mission statement, while maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism.
Ability to be flexible and work in various sectors of the department as needed an/or requested by their direct supervisor; this may include but is not limited to, helping grow staff with small tasks, cleaning and/or moving supplies and equipment and/or helping the packaging department or working at other locations as needed.
Must be able to identify various problems with any strain/product and communicate with direct supervisors as necessary.
Have a basic understanding of cannabis laws, rules and regulations set forth by the state; a pursuit to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws is appreciated and commendable.
Must work well with others and ability to adapt quickly to changes in policy, procedure, methods and technique. Frequent contact with supervisor via face-to-face discussions
Use of independent judgment regarding product processing, keeping quality, projections and goals in mind.
Help create a proactive and positive environment; a positive attitude and self-motivation to help produce high quality manicured product, while meeting and/or exceeding personal and/or company goals.
Ability to work with, help, guide, challenge and motivate other team members to create a cohesive unit.
Must manage their time during work efficiently to meet goals while consistently producing quality product.
Must be able to follow basic instructions and ability to take constructive criticism from their managers to maintain quality standards and production goals.
Must understand and implement the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and the cultivation department.
Fundamental knowledge, as well as the ability to be taught and guided in areas related to cultivation with other areas being taught as the employee shows interest while still maintaining their capabilities as a cultivation technician.
Skill in analyzing potential problems with a plant or the product being processed.
Shows self-motivation/innovation and the ability to work well with all members of their staff and the company, as well as with their direct supervisor.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively various audiences, especially with the direct supervisors and other co-workers.
Other duties as assigned
Why Connected?
Connected is an exciting, innovative workplace with an inclusive culture that offers rare career opportunities, and a chance to make a real-world impact in a new start-up industry! We are looking for exceptional people to join our team as we transition into the next phase of our business ventures and become a leader in the cannabis industry.
Competitive Pay and Stock Options
401 (k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
PTO, Flexible Schedules, Work-Life Balance
Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
Chance to work in an exciting new start-up industry with awesome people!
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