Cannabis Master Grower For Cannabis Producer Medford Oregon Jobs

• As the Master Grower, you will be responsible for overseeing all cannabis growing and cultivation operations.
• Master Grower will work as part of a team to manage, maintain, and optimize the cannabis production facilities
• Master Grower will be part of a team that works closely together to produce top-quality cannabis.
• Take the lead in daily operations and all aspects of cannabis production and management; oversee and manage Grow personnel.
• Take charge of delegating tasks and responsibilities.
• Seeking an experienced, hardworking, dependable, passionate, enthusiastic Master grower to develop and implement strategic plans for the daily operation 4 Light-Dep Greenhouses as well as an acre of Outdoor Production in the near future.
• You will be working closely with the Farm Owners but will have the freedom to prove yourself and growing style.
• Responsibility for all aspects of management, including overseeing crop management by strategizing crop production over the course of the year and monitoring the progress of such crops for optimal quality, health, and yield.
• Responsibility for all aspects of management, including overseeing crop management by strategizing crop production over the course of the year and monitoring the progress of such crops for optimal quality, health, and yield.
• This is a Master Grower role and requires experience as a managing grower or crop engineer.
• Master Grower is an organized person with confidence in their growing abilities, a great feel for the health of the plants, and experience in advising a highly productive and enthusiastic team of greenhouse management, growers, and associated staff.

Job Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications:

• Education in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science or related field, plus 5 years of experience in commercial greenhouse-based agriculture and related agricultural engineering as outlined below.
• Previous experience in commercial greenhouse-based agriculture and/or agricultural engineering.
• Manage computerized climate control systems to ensure that crops benefit from optimal environmental conditions.
• Regulate plant nutrition and fertilizer to ensure that unique nutritional needs are met for each plant variety over the course of changing seasons and periods of plant growth.
• Perform testing and chemical analysis to determine appropriate nutritional regimen for each plant variety.
• Oversee the integrative pest management program including recommending and implementing all pest and disease treatments as necessary.
• Manage greenhouse labor, ensuring accountability and proper maintenance of complex greenhouse systems.
• Monitor and approve inventory required for production.
• Plan all crop schedules by facility, season and variety to optimize yield and quality and communicate schedules to greenhouse team for labor management and sales team for harvest forecasts.
• Implement and adhere to company food safety policies to ensure operations are FSMA and HACCP compliant.
• Oversee staff training and labor management for greenhouse.
• Monitor all plant needs in the facility including irrigation, fertilizer, nutrients, insect and disease management, and crop timing and communicate issues with Senior Grower.
• Monitor plant health and production including pest and disease management strategies.
• Implement policies and procedures relating to technical growing operation.
• Establish and maintain the required customer and regulatory certification.
• Authoritatively provide technical growing expertise, advice, and direction to team members at all times.
• Report labor needs to Senior Grower and advise team members to complete tasks effectively.
• Adhere to work safety standards in day-to-day operations.
• Reports directly to CEO and Chief Operations Officer.
• Daily watering and monitoring of assigned greenhouse and field areas.
• pH and EC testing and application of corrective measures as needed.
• Scouting for insects and diseases.
• Assisting with distribution of beneficial insects.
• Application of plant growth regulators and chemical crop protection agents.
• Monitoring rooting progress and moving liners to appropriate climate zones.
• Assisting with trials and research projects.
• Work closely with production and shipping departments.
• Guide assistants with moving and organizing crops.
• Ability to work with computer environmental controls.
• Ability to relate to and work with persons of all ages/social backgrounds.
• Nutrient/Water Application.
• Cloning/Transplanting/Propagating plant stock.
• Data collection/analysis.
• Management of garden crew.
• Supply chain management (purchasing/budgeting/planning).
• Direct individual attention given to our entire garden.
• Climate control system logic and programming.
• Plant nutrition recipe development, including chemical data analysis.
• Pest management planning.
• Crop schedule planning in Excel, ERP.
• Design and maintenance of greenhouse irrigation systems.
• Designing and managing commercial hydroponics systems.
• Inventory management.
• Staff training and labor Management.
• Data analysis and reports.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Horticulture equipment and coco irrigation systems.
• Capable of performing routine management and able to make equipment repairs or notify proper personnel when unable to.
• Proficient internet skills, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to plan ahead, trouble-shoot, anticipate problems, and problem solve.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at a time.
• Ability to learn new technologies.
• Knowledge of soil growing methods including micronutrients, beneficial bacteria, and nutrient implementation.
• Knowledge of container systems with soil and hydro, as well as understanding temperature and humidity manipulation.
• Knowledge of plant diseases, insects and fungi, as well as plant treatment options.
• Knowledge of large-scale commercial plant cultivation, including nutrient requirements, mediums, light requirements, temperature control, and air flow, etc.
• Ability to perform manual labor tasks required for the proper management of a large-scale grow warehouse.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Willing to obtain pesticide applicator’s license if necessary.
• Be focused and attentive to detail, with a flexible mentality.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
• Be comfortable working in summer heat conditions.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Strong Organizational and Communicative abilities.
• Previous experience as a grower/horticulturist is required.
• Previous experience in the marijuana/cannabis industry is required.
• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
• Per state law, must be at least 21 years of age.
• Resident with a current valid State-issued ID or Drivers License.
• Provide necessary documentation for employment in the United States.

Job Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Able to periodically bend, reach, and squat.
• Able to physically lift at least 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On Call
• Overtime
• Weekends

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus Pay

Experience:

• Growing: 7 years (Required)

Location:

• Medford, OR 97501 (Required)

Shifts:

• Morning (Required)

Required travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

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

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

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