The Role
The Sr Nursery Technician is responsible for the overall maintenance of the vegetation cycle of all sustainable plants within the facility. In addition as a Sr Nursery Technician, you will be responsible for training of new employees, Implementing new processes and procedures and utilizing our seed to sale software and other systems to record the movement of plants as well as other required Information.
Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance:
Be aware of hazards in the workspace
Retain and understand department specific training
Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions
Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements
Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements
Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor
Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor
Report and escalate safety & quality concerns
Production:
Caring for plant in vegetative state in either the mom, clone or veg room
Tasks may include transplanting, cutting clones, watering, trimming, bottoming, topping, etc.…
Depending on Cultivation needs you may need to participate In all aspects of plant maintenance.
Reporting any issues to management to ensure a timely fix
The ability to be cross trained to work in the Mom, Clone and Veg rooms.
Responsible for Biotrack inputs.
Use your hands and hand tools to perform plant maintenance activities including defoliation, pruning, skirting and other activities as required
Meet production goals and maintain a high level of performance
Maintain open communication with management team and co-workers
Follow all SOPs, verbal directives, training information and policies when performing duties
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Team Lead
Job Knowledge:
Follow department specific work instructions and SOP’s
The ability to recognize different strains, requirements associated with the strain, growth patterns and identify anomalies within the plants
Train new hires/transfer on standard SOP’s and work instructions in area.
Teamwork (makes the dream work):
Participate in daily communication meetings
Elevate issues to a lead, direct manager, and HR as appropriate
Create a positive working environment
Escalate areas of process improvement
Perform any additional tasks assigned by a manager or lead
Qualifications
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; associates degree or certifications preferred
Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks
Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift equipment or plants up to 50 lbs. for extended periods
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment
Must be able to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements
Must be able to work in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity for extended periods
Must be able to work at heights
Additional Requirements
Must pass any and all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.
Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product.
Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).
