Cannabis Horticulture Technician Contract Jobs

Job details
Salary
$15 - $17 an hour
Job Type
Temporary
Contract
Shifts
Morning (Required)
Mid-Day (Required)
Number of hires for this role
10+
Full Job Description

Job location: Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland

Job Type: Contract - 40 hours, Monday to Friday, Day Openings

Duration: 3 to 6 months

As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Maryland requirements which include providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background check and Drug Screen.

MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD

Position Overview

Horticultural Technicians (HT) will be responsible for efficiently deleafing and pruning cannabis plants to ensure the highest-quality product that is compliant for processing or sale. This position will also assist in defoliating plant material harvest and transporting plants into the dry cure room in support of the cultivation team in the preparation of the dry/cure phase of the flower as well as assisting the cultivation team with routine labor duties. This will be accomplished by performing various tasks in the cultivation area. This position will require the removal of leaves and transporting plants from the flower room to drying room efficiently all while ensuring the integrity of the plant is intact. HT's will follow all company policies and procedures and be responsible for ensuring flower rooms meet the Curio Wellness expectation and cGMP standards of cleanliness and organization before, during, and after harvest.

Responsibilities

• Preparing clone trays, Soaking and leaching rock wool, moving plants, trellising tables, keeping cultivation areas clean, mopping, washing down tables and rooms post-harvest, defoliation, trimming, and waste disposal. In addition to; Cleaning and sanitation, transplanting, transporting plants, and harvesting
• Responsible for approaching each branch of the plant to ensure all fan leaves that restrict airflow to the flower are removed
• Responsible for the cutting down of the plant at the base of the pot after the de-fanning phase
• Responsible for organizing the plants by strain and room, labeling the strain after harvest and ensuring the Metric tag of the plant is intact with the plant after being
• Assist with transporting the plants from the flower room to Dry Cure rooms to which they are assigned
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Hand trim sugar leaves from medical cannabis using shears, scissors, etc.
• Work in a quick and efficient manner
• Maintain a culture of professionalism and service
• Ensure daily compliance with policies including, but not limited to, state compliance, security protocols, access protocols, dress code, and work schedules
• Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of commercial greenhouse or nursery experience
• Direct experience of cannabis industry or general knowledge of Commercial Cultivation
• Ability to multi-task and maintain work consistency on a daily basis
• High attention to detail
• Standing/sitting for long periods of time
• Ability to handle stress
• Ability to lift 50lbs without assistance

Preferred:

• Previous experience in plant processing
• Keen eye and knowledge of pest and disease identification

Curio Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Temporary, Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Commercial Greenhouse or nursery: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093 (Required)

Shifts:

• Morning (Required)
• Mid-Day (Required)

Working Days:

• Monday (Required)
• Tuesday (Required)
• Wednesday (Required)
• Thursday (Required)
• Friday (Required)

Contract Renewal:

• Likely

Employment Length:

• 4 - 6 months

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Typical end time:

• 5PM

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Company's website:

• https://curiowellness.com/careers/

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

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