Cultivation Technician

Location: Sinking Spring, PA

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Job Posted:
Oct 17, 2024
Company:
Acreage Holdings Co.

Company & Role Overview

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Why Prime Wellness of Pennsylvania?

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Basic Cultivation Duties:

  • Implementing daily feeding & care schedules as directed by the Cultivation Manager (CM), paying attention to any update or changes to the schedules.
  • Maintaining consistency and urgency when pruning crops at various stages\\
  • Maintaining consistency, uniformity and accuracy when repotting crops at various stages
  • Routine visual inspection of plants to identify any pests/deficiencies and reporting findings to the CM

Administrative Duties:

  • Maintains accurate records of Nutrient Mixes, equipment cleaning and calibration and any other crop related logs assigned by the CM.
  • Promptly reports any movement of plants and/or plant I.D.'s to the Inventory department to ensure proper and accurate data logging and to maintain the accuracy of the inventory by location.

Facility and Equipment Maintenance Duties:

  • Ensure that proper calibration, operation, cleaning and storage of p.H./E.c./PPM meters are maintained.
  • Ensure the proper usage, maintenance and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to: shop vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, Fiskars, scissors, loppers, stools, gloves, rags, and goggles.
  • Clean and sanitize containers and vessels to ensure that they are sufficiently prepared for repotting
  • Complete daily and periodic cleaning tasks as assigned. Daily cleaning consists of: sweeping and spot mopping all areas on the cultivation floor, sanitizing surfaces and equipment, reorganizing stock and inventory.
  • Properly dispose of any and all waste at the end of each day

Skills to be Successful

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  • High school diploma or equivalent - required.
  • Work history showing progressive responsibility, willingness to accept additional projects or challenges - Required
  • Minimum - One (1) Year of experience in Horticulture, Botany, or another related field - Required
  • Knowledge of basic computer & office equipment ( Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint )
  • Basic Mathematics required for inventory, projections, and measurements.
    • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is required.
  • Prior experience working with plants and an understanding of the general principals of working in agriculture.
  • State of Pennsylvania - Department of Agriculture: Private Pest Applicator Certification - Required
    • Must be obtained within 90 Days of acceptance of this role.
  • Excellent time-management skills; Ability to effectively plan and prioritize;
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality; Absolute reliability and honesty;
  • Ability to focus; Attention to detail;
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team; Ability to communicate clearly and calmly;
  • Ability to remain calm in periods of high stress or unusual activity

Perks & Benefits:

  • Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401 (k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee life insurance and supplemental life
  • Spouse and child life and ADD&D
  • Pet insurance
  • FSA and HAS available

Schedules

  • Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday
    • 7am to 4pm during work week
    • 7am to 1:30pm on Sundays/Saturdays
  • All schedules are subject to change based on business needs .

Work Environment and Physical Demands

  • Extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a distance of 100 feet.
  • Close visual focus required.
  • This position occasionally requires the extended and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects

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Career Advancement, Career Training, Company Discounts, Dental, Medical, & Vision Benefits, Inclusive Environment, Life Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

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About Acreage Holdings Co.

Headquartered in New York City, Acreage is a multi-state operator of cannabis ‎cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., including the company’s national retail store ‎brand, The Botanist. Acreage’s wide range of national and regionally available cannabis products include the award-winning Botanist brand, the highly recognizable Tweed brand, the Prime medical brand in Pennsylvania, the Innocent edibles brand in Illinois and others. Acreage also owns Universal Hemp, LLC, a hemp subsidiary dedicated to the distribution, marketing and sale of CBD products throughout the U.S.

Since its founding in 2011, Acreage has focused on building and scaling operations to create a ‎seamless, consumer-focused, branded experience. More information is available at www.acreageholdings.com.