Harvesters
Greencare Collective • Millbury, MA
Posted May 26, 2022
Employment Type
TemporarySummary
Our client is hiring Harvest Technicians who will be responsible for the care of medical marijuana plants. This is a temp role with the opportunity to be temp-to-hire after the end of the assignment. Harvest Technicians will execute operations within the greenhouse pertaining to plant care such as cloning, pruning, transplanting, up-potting, watering, feeding, ensuring environmental control, and inspecting plants for signs of deficiency or infestation, as well as labeling and tracking plants using METRC tags.
Company BenefitsBenefits for this job may vary
Dates
No information available.Responsibilities
- Implement cultivation practices as indicated by supervisors and managers.
- Maintain the health of immature, vegetative and flowering plants through observation and adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure accuracy of plant inventory, including strain names, plant tag numbers, and counts of plants.
- Perform plant maintenance, feedings and irrigation events, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) according to a set schedule and SOP, as determined by the Head of Cultivation.
- Ensure the grow facility is kept free of pests, viruses, or other diseases by preventing contamination through proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and biological controls established within the cultivation SOPs.
- Regularly sanitize tools, equipment, pots, and production areas used in the grow facility to ensure sanitary practices.
- Abide by high personal hygiene standards.
- Apply pesticides in a safe and effective manner, wearing appropriate PPE, and after ample training and instruction from the Head of Cultivation.
- Check and record accurate data daily, including but not limited to: pesticide applications, issues found when scouting plants, and any other items required by management.
- Observe and immediately address issues with plants, equipment, or environments.
- Break down and set up plant production areas after harvest, including sweeping all work areas, sanitizing crop benches, washing down rooms, and preparing to transplant new crops.
- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness with regard to plant health and traceability, in order to uphold the company’s standard for quality.
- Work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity through coordinated workflow and efficient systems.
- Maintain organization and sanitary conditions within the grow facility.
- Assist with post-harvest duties as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
- Long periods of prolonged standing and sitting.
- Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer.
- Use of of step-stool up to 4 feet high to work with 2nd tier plants.
- Ability to observe and assess material that deviates from established company standards.
- Some crouching or holding uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time; repetitive motions.
- Requires bending and lifting up to 70 pounds.
Working Environment
- Occasional exposure to loud trim machines (ear protection provided) and extremely bright lights.
- Constant interaction with colleagues.
Experience
- Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
- 1 or more years of experience with cannabis cultivation, harvesting, and trimming
- Ability to pass a background check required.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- 1-3 years of experience in horticulture, agriculture, and/or marijuana cultivation preferred.
- Energetic team player, willing to take direction and learn new skills.
- Basic strain and plant structure knowledge preferred.
- Knowledge of the uses and benefits of cannabinoids is preferred.
- Two years of Caregiver experience preferred.
- A combination of the above shall also be considered.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Salary
No information available
About Greencare Collective
No description provided.