Cultivation Technician

Full Time
Taunton, MA 02780
Posted Today
Job description

Taking care of our people and doing what’s right for the business are complimentary imperatives at TILT Holdings Inc. (“TILT”). We are passionate about sustaining a business environment that is welcoming, respectful, equitable and inclusive for a diverse range of people.


Our Operations Division, also referred to as Commonwealth Alternative Care is a market leader in the cultivation, processing, production, distribution and sale of a wide variety of cannabis products. We currently operate three dispensaries in Taunton, Cambridge, and Brockton, Ma. In addition, through distribution arrangements we have placed our products and those of hundreds of strategic partners, into 50% of the dispensaries in MA.


Under the supervision of the Cultivation Manager or department lead, the Cultivation Technician will perform manual labor to assist in the upkeep, stocking, and fulfillment of growing medicinal cannabis, including, but not limited to; watering, feeding, pruning, cloning, cleaning, and transplanting. Attention to detail is extremely important in this role. The ideal candidate will excel as a team member within a tightly controlled, state-regulated system and timelines.


RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Assist in harvesting plant material on schedule including drying and de-stemming
  • Tend to the plants including watering, re-potting, training, and movement of plant material and green waste
  • Report to management any event or condition that might affect plant growth and development
  • Perform tasks related to sanitation, decontamination, propagation, transplantation, harvest, trimming, etc. in a highly productive and efficient manner to maximize yield
  • Monitor plants for pests and other threats with a keen eye to spot issues before they become a problem
  • Wash and sanitize all equipment. Scout all equipment, ensuring all tools are free of pests, viruses or disease
  • Label plants and ensure that an accurate inventory is maintained consistently
  • Verify the proper documentation has been completed with accurate information for activities performed
  • Ability to be flexible and work in various sectors of the department as needed and/or requested by their direct supervisor; this may include but is not limited to, helping grow staff with small tasks, cleaning and/or moving supplies and equipment and/or helping the packaging department or working at other locations as needed.
  • Continued education of marijuana strains, products, and the industry during downtime
  • Always adhere to all safety policies and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Comply with industry compliance standards set forth by the state of Massachusetts
  • Be a positive role model and demonstrate ethical behavior; build positive team relationships throughout your department and the rest of the organization
  • Ability to work productively and thrive in a team environment
  • Ability to multitask and pivot quickly
  • Able to demonstrate ownership, accountability, initiative, and quality of work
  • Skilled in analyzing potential problems with a plant or the product being processed
  • Able to adapt quickly to changes in policy, procedure, methods, and techniques

REQUIREMENTS:


  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Understanding of basic cultivation, horticulture, or agriculture
  • Basic computer skills, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets
  • 1+ years of live goods growing experience (preferred)
  • Experience with large scale, indoor grow operation (preferred)
  • Knowledge of growing techniques, including; Germination, Cloning, and Transplantation (a plus!)
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check as mandated by the Cannabis Control Commission
  • Willingness to work rotating shifts with varied hours/day, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events
  • All candidates must be ready, willing, and able to work a fully flexible work schedule to include days, nights and weekends to meet fluctuating business demands based on the needs of the individual department.
  • Every job applicant must pass a comprehensive background check, including the mandates of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. A job offer issued before the completion of a background check shall be contingent upon a positive result. A negative background check result may lead to the withdrawal of the job offer.

Key Competencies:


  • Functional Acumen – Consistently shows comprehensive knowledge, skills, and abilities in the functional area(s) for which they are responsible, and understands the fit with overall business goals
  • Emotional Intelligence - Consistently executes the four (4) principles of EQ (i.e., self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, relationship management)
  • Intellectual Agility: Consistently evaluates challenges and opportunities from a variety of angles, taking in multiple inputs, and arrives at reasonable business decisions
  • Collaborate - Consistently maintains effective teaming relationships with internal parties, and as applicable, external parties
  • Dependable - Can be consistently trusted to execute their job responsibilities on-time and within scope, and meets or exceeds targeted business results
  • Upholds Company Values - Consistently role-models and supports execution of the Company core values

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


  • Able to lift 65 pounds and be able to maneuver between growing tables that are 24 inches apart and repeatedly carry 15-20 pounds the length of warehouse/greenhouse
  • Able to stand for extended periods of time, and kneel, stoop, bend, twist, in tight areas
  • Able to work in hot, humid environments for extended periods of time with exposure to dust, allergens, and water
  • Repetitive use of hands for all functions

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.


TILT is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to DEI. All qualified job applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering diversity and leveraging the value of diversity with equity and inclusion.

For Company information, visit: www.tiltholdings.com

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