Cannabis Staff Grower Ii Jobs

We are seeking a Staff Grower II to add your valuable expertise to our team! We believe in the transformative power of cannabis: we hold an OLCC Marijuana Research Certificate in Oregon, and cultivate in a highly-controlled environment dedicated to research and breeding. It requires a team that takes pride in quality and precision, respect for each other, the plants we tend, and the world we share.

We value a team with diverse backgrounds, and seek people that bring unique contributions in education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

We’re proud to be a flagship partner with the Energy Trust of Oregon and are on track to reduce energy use in our grow by approximately 900,000 total kWh/year - the equivalent of taking 140 passenger vehicles off the road for one year! We’ve made good progress in reducing water waste, nutrient run-off, and other outputs - and continually looking for more ways to make a positive impact in agricultural sustainability.

We pay 70% of individual health and dental premiums on our base plans and offer a suite of other employee benefits, including 15 days of PTO and employee stock options.

Please include a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position.

Job Responsibilities:

This is a full-time position, with 5 daytime shifts per week, which may include either a Saturday or Sunday shift.

• Maintain plant health and vigor in a large-scale commercial cultivation environment, managing water and nutrient requirements, growing mediums, light requirements, temperature control, airflow, humidity, and so on.

• Successfully care for grow rooms with 1000+ genetically unique cultivars with unknown nutritional and irrigation requirements, maximizing the growth of each plant while maintaining a high level of productivity.

• Work closely with the Director of Cultivation and Lead Grower to identify problems and implement solutions.

• Oversee greenhouse technicians and growers.

• Skillfully manage cloning, seeding, transplanting, defoliation, topping, trellising, harvesting/trimming, drying, curing, manicuring, waste disposal, etc.

• Diagnose and correct plant nutrient and health conditions for optimal plant health.

• Monitor and oversee on-time plant schedules, inventory and supply to meet crop needs on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

• Ability to learn and work successfully inside of METRC, cannabis regulations, and complex research growing protocols.

• Support and enhance efforts in cost control, waste and energy reduction, quality, and safety.

• Accurately complete data collection and project documentation in compliance with research standards and OLCC requirements.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of crop improvements, growing protocols and nutrient regimens.

• Maintain and contribute to a safe working environment, following all safety protocols and OSHA regulations.

• Contribute to the culture of cooperation and curiosity where learning and continuous improvement is encouraged and supported.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of growing experience in large-scale commercial cultivation facilities.

• Considerable knowledge of the cannabis plant, its growing requirements, and traits.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Biology, Agriculture, or equivalent. Diploma a plus but not required with equivalent work experience.

• Ability to learn and manage greenhouse environmental control systems.

• Knowledge of industry rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of techniques for planting, growing, and harvesting cannabis (including storage/handling techniques).

• Experience operating commercial production systems and an understanding of soilless growing methods.

• Ability to plan and operate in both small and large scales (10k+ square foot canopy facility).

• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage time, set priorities, and handle multiple obligations at the same time. Must also be detail-oriented, independently motivated, and actively promote a clean and orderly environment.

• Ability to plan and track goals, projects, and plants proficiently and accurately in various software programs.

• Ability to effectively share knowledge with other staff.

• Certification in METRC and/or experience with quality assurance programs a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in indoor or outdoor agriculture environments in the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, as well as a general office environment.

• Standing and/or walking for long periods of time doing repetitive tasks. Bending and lifting repeatedly.

• Able to carry up to two 2 gallon pots per hand and one 3 gallon pot per hand when spacing plants. Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

• Good visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and the ability to perform repetitive motions with accuracy and manipulate machinery.

• Available for occasional overtime work if needed based on project cycles.

Employment is contingent on the following:

• Ability to work legally in the US

• Ability to pass an OSHA respirator fit test if required by OSHA.

• A valid OLCC Marijuana Worker Permit. Candidates with a Worker Permit in hand will be considered with priority, but we are open to the right candidate with a permit application in process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees and visitors must self-attest to being symptom-free upon check-in. All high-touch areas are routinely and frequently sanitized. Vaccines are encouraged but not required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hillsboro, OR 97124: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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