Cannabis Jobs in Lajas, PR

Job Description – Cultivation Team Member (Field & Crop Care)

About Taiana:

Taiana is an outdoor cannabis cultivator that will have “a material positive impact on our society and our environment”. How? Taiana grows all-natural, sun-kissed cannabis in the beautiful Lajas Valley of Puerto Rico. Taiana’s vision is a world where everyone has access to natural, sun-grown cannabis to enjoy all of life’s moments, becoming the brand of choice worldwide for consumers who enjoy good times, sun-drenched smiles, and the bliss of a Caribbean beach.

What will you do? As a Cultivation Team Member (Field & Crop Care) you will be a crucial component of the seed to flower process that will be highly impacted and dependent on the proper fertilization, irrigation and crop care executed by this role.

Taiana’s Cultivation Team Member is responsible for the day to day implementation of all agricultural practices needed for the healthy development of the crop life cycle to harvest; supports daily agricultural practices to ensure the standard of nutrition that are individual and unique according to the soil, the strain, the growing phase of the plant and many other factors; take readings of parameters like salinity, pH, soil moisture, soil temperature and any other key metrics; ensure the irrigation system operates in optimum conditions; support soil preparation; assist the Cultivation Manager in special projects; ensure that standards are met in accordance with parameters accordance with Taiana SOP’s.

In simple terms, you are a key contributor to the growth of a beautiful and healthy Lajas Valley sun kissed flower.

Why is this an exciting opportunity? You will work in a startup environment, grow and develop in a medicinal cannabis cultivation facility (farm) that is first of its kind in Puerto Rico. Our sun kissed flowers are grown in collaboration with Mother Nature in the beautiful Lajas Valley, and our sustainable farming principles will set us apart.

To guarantee your success, you will receive training and the tools needed to succeed as part of the Cultivation Team. Collaboration is a key element of the Taiana culture, and you will receive the support needed from key team members and leaders so that you can have a successful career in the cannabis industry.

Responsibilities:

• Executes daily field and crop care activities assigned by priority level.
• Assists in the soil and nutrient management: soil testing, analysis and amendments.
• Assist in the implementation of the crop nutrient plan.
• Completes irrigation tasks according to the irrigation schedule.
• Supports the maintenance and upkeep of department equipment.
• Enters daily crop data and key observations to the enterprise resource planning system.
• Operates farming equipment as needed.
• Monitors and maintains department inventory of fertilizers, irrigation components and special equipment, replacements, and others.
• Conducts repairs and maintenance of the irrigation, plumbing and pump system.
• Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality.
• Actively communicates with Team Leader and other team members.
• Models positive interpersonal and team working skills.
• Executes responsibilities in adherence to federal and local Puerto Rico cannabis rules and regulations, as well as policies and procedures set forth by Taiana management team.
• Collaborates and participates in special team projects as needed.

Skills & Experience:

Requirements

• Cannabis cultivation experience is not required.
• Able to obtain or already possess an Occupational Cannabis License with Puerto Rico Department of Health https://licenciacannabis.salud.gov.pr/.
• Minimum 21 years of age per Puerto Rico regulations.
• Basic proficiency with computers, smartphones or tablets.
• Able to work under exposure to outdoor conditions in tropical weather conditions: sun, high humidity, heat index, occasional wind gusts, pollen, and dust.
• Positive attitude that supports a team environment, collaboration, and respect.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Agronomy (Crop Science, Plant Science, or Horticulture) -OR- 1-2 years of hands-on cannabis agriculture experience.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Good active listening.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $12 per hour
• Company sponsored occupational license and continued education.
• Health/dental/vision plan.
• Outdoor gear for sun protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lajas, PR 00667: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• This is an outdoor cultivation facility, are you able to work under exposure to tropical weather conditions: sun, high humidity, heat index, occasional wind gusts, pollen, and dust?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Cannabis License with PR Department of Health (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Qualifications

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  • Bachelor's (Required)

  • English (Required)

  • Spanish (Required)

  • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification (Preferred)

  
  

Full Job Description

Tai Ana - "Good Flower" in the language of the indigenous residents of the Caribbean islands - serves patients in the state-legal Puerto Rico cannabis industry by providing them with high-quality “Good Flower" based products that will meet their needs and improve their health and general wellbeing.

The Director of People and Culture (DPC) is a key member of Tai Ana’s management team, and is a partner, mentor, and, most importantly, an advocate for all team members. The DPC will be Tai Ana’s leader for all HR-centered activities. As such, he or she must have the credibility, know-how, and confidence to, together with other members of the executive team, build the initial infrastructure and processes for this strategic function of our organization and then build upon that foundation.

The DPC is responsible for directing all of the people functions of the organization in accordance with the policies and practices of the company, cultivating and overseeing the Company Culture, ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations. The DPC will also be responsible for strategic Human Resource planning and Organizational Development practices and policies. Owning the HR function, the DPC will report directly to the leadership team and have a seat at the table.

He/she will ensure that Tai Ana provides best in class workforce training, including the deployment and administration of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and providing all managers with the tools, support, and clear policies that they need to succeed. Second, he/she will hold all other team members accountable for building and maintaining Tai Ana’s Culture. The DPC will partner with other managers within Tia Ana in the areas of recruiting and personal problem resolution by providing the tools and training needed to succeed, including strategizing, developing, and deploying targeted talent and organizational initiatives that support Tai Ana’s growth.

Responsibilities:

· Work with other managers to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal government regulations, as well as company policies and procedures, ensuring accountability for the same among all staff.

· Collaborate with the executive team to develop, deploy, and update all employee policies, serving as the in-house subject matter expert, aided by outside labor law counsel. Chief amongst these will be meeting Tai Ana’s strategic objective of setting the standard for diversity and inclusion within our industry.

· Collaborate with other subject matter experts (compliance, horticulture, manufacturing, packaging) to create and deliver effective training content to all staff.

· Drive improvements in safety, efficiency, and compliance to enhance Tai Ana’s position as an employer of choice within the Cannabis Industry.

· Champion the use of technology (e.g., mobile-ready websites with secure log-on) and gamification (e.g., points and other incentives) to maximize adoption, participation, and increase efficiency.

· Standardize and provide training to managers to enable them to proactively manage the employee life cycle (e.g., onboarding, training, performance review, counseling, conflict resolution, and exit interviews).

· Provide coaching, especially to early career and mid-level managers, to empower them to recruit and develop talent effectively, and to identify, minimize, and resolve workplace conflicts.

· Work closely with outside counsel and serving as the primary point of contact for escalating workplace issues.

· Solicit feedback from team members, communicate feedback to management, and provide and encourage workplace recognition, including the organization of team member events.

· Develop, implement, and oversee regular employee surveys to identify opportunities and solve issues as quickly as possible.

· Serve as the point of contact for team members regarding compensation and benefits, referring to existing third-party resources.

· Benchmark team member's total compensation and negotiate with vendors as needed.Requirements· Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in HR or equivalent

· 5+ years of experience in similar roles in organizations with 20+ team members

· Must be able to pass a criminal background check (required by regulatory agencies)

· Demonstrated proficiency using software and telecommunications tools (including spreadsheets, word processing, email, calendars, text, chat, webinars, seed-to-sale, and other software) to collaborate, communicate and persuade other members of the organization

· Proficient knowledge of HRIS software

· Experience soliciting feedback from and communicating with a large workforce of hourly employees

· Experience mentoring junior managers

· Experience working with subject matter experts to create and deliver content, including online Learning Management Systems (LMS)

· Demonstrated ability building new relationships, both internally and externally

· Mastery and desire to work with and learn various software programs, especially cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Calendar, Drive)

· SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

· Experience as an HR leader in a manufacturing environment preferred

Physical Requirements· Stand, sit and walk for extended periods

· Bend, squat and stoop, twist and bend the neck and waist and reach above and below shoulder height to grasp objects

· Bend and lift loads of up to fifty (50) lbs.

· Use hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation

· Work extended hours using computer monitors and other similar technological devices

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification (Preferred)

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• Yes

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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Tai Ana - "Good Flower" in the language of the indigenous residents of the Caribbean islands - serves patients in the state-legal Puerto Rico cannabis industry by providing them with high-quality “Good Flower" based products that will meet their needs and improve their health and general wellbeing.

The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) is a key member of Tai Ana’s management team. The DFA will be Tai Ana’s leader for all finance and administration centered activities. As such, he or she must have credibility, know-how, and confidence to, together with other members of the executive team, build the initial infrastructure and processes for this strategic function of our organization and then build upon that foundation.

The DFA is responsible for directing and overseeing all financial, accounting, administrative, and audit activities, directing the preparation of current financial reports and summaries, and creating forecasts driving future growth. He or she will manage all accounting and finance team members within the organization, will report directly to the CEO, and have a seat at the table.

The DFA has the experience and previous success creating and developing the vision, culture, and business strategies for cutting edge startups in emerging industries, and/or firms in traditional, highly regulated industries. Additionally, the DFA has experience overseeing and providing guidance and strategy across all departments to increase efficiency and the company's position in the marketplace.

Responsibilities:

· Work with other managers to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal government regulations, as well as company policies and procedures, ensuring accountability for the same among all staff.

· Handles and supervises the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.

· Manage the corporate accounting and financial planning areas, including general ledger, payroll, budgeting, cash management, banking, short and long-range financial analysis, planning, and debt management.

· Analyses and provides insights on financial statements to c-suite and investor teams.

· Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.

· Drives the planning process and suggests improvements to current methods. Works with other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.

· Track and monitor resource needs and other material needs for carrying out financial and administrative tasks.

· Analyze operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, elimination, or improvement.

· Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in sales and market share.

· Champion the use of technology (e.g., mobile-ready websites with secure log-on) to maximize adoption, participation, and increase efficiency.

· Own the implementation of Tai Ana’s ERP system. Monitor and evaluate the ERP system and recommend improvements if required.

· Standardize and provide training to managers and all associates to enable them to proactively manage the administrative tasks required by their functions (e.g., onboarding, training).

· Interview, hire, and train new employees in financial and administration activities.

· Monitor control systems and oversee, direct, and coordinate any necessary internal or external audits. Work closely with outside auditors developing the annual audit plan and serves as the primary point of contact for all audit-related issues.

· Benchmark Tai Ana’s financial and control performance versus our industry and similar industries.

Requirements

· Minimum of a BA, ideally with an MBA/CPA or related degree.

· At least 7 years of overall professional experience; ideally five-plus years of broad financial and operations management experience.

· Has had experience with the final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting, and audit coordination.

· Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with -- colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds.

· Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; knowledge of accounting and reporting software.

· Commitment to training programs that maximize individual and organization goals across the organization including best practices.

· A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.

· Demonstrated proficiency using software and telecommunications tools (including spreadsheets, word processing, email, calendars, text, chat, webinars, seed-to-sale, and other software) to collaborate, communicate and persuade other members of the organization.

· Experience mentoring junior managers.

· Demonstrated ability in building new relationships, both internally and externally.

· Must be able to pass a criminal background check (required by regulatory agencies).

Physical Requirements

· Stand, sit and walk for extended periods.

· Work extended hours using computer monitors and other similar technological devices.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Typical end time:

• 5PM

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• Yes

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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