**We are currently looking to add a few new members to our Cultivation Team. This posting is for a Monday-Friday 5am-2pm shift and Monday-Friday 12pm-9pm shift**
The Cultivation Specialist position performs manual labor to assist in the upkeep, stocking, and fulfillment of growing medicinal cannabis, including, but not limited to; watering, feeding, flushing, pruning, washing, cloning, and transplanting under the supervision of the Cultivation and Propagation Managers. Attention to detail is extremely important. The ideal candidate will excel as a team member within a tightly controlled, state regulated system and timelines.
- Responsible for manicuring, cleaning, and staking plants.
- Responsible for transplanting, pre-harvesting, and harvesting in preparation for processing.
- Effectively and efficiently wash and clean pots and other required daily items.
- Assist with daily tasks in reproductive, vegetative, and flowering stages.
- Cleans trays, vents, hoods, racking, cloners, and walls in the facility.
- Capable of completing all relevant repetitive tasks regularly and consistently with a high level of attention and care.
- Cooperate and assist other Cultivation Leads and Associates in the areas of climate, irrigation, growing techniques, production trials, labor savings techniques and in any areas where assistance is required and as requested by other growers, maintenance, and management.
- Under the supervision of the Cultivation team, leadership will have a continuous observation of crops, and equipment.
- Record plant growth patterns, plant temperatures, stresses and condensation points.
- Ensure proper crop irrigation by consistently monitoring and calibrating all grow scales, EC, and pH sensors.
- Monitor and ensure that disinfection procedures are implemented and followed.
- Must be able to clearly convey any information about plants, machines, activities within the cultivation function.
- Identifies hazards, reports accidents, incidents, and near-miss accidents through the proper channels and in a responsible manner so that they can be investigated, determined, and eliminated to prevent future occurrences.
- Maintains job-related confidentiality.
- Attendance at work and punctuality is essential to function of this position.
- Actively participates in a department team and all-staff meetings.
- Operates with a sense of teamwork.
- Strives to increase his/her knowledge base.
Working Environment:
Environmental requirements and exposure:
o Exposure to fertilizer, dusts, odors, high heat, low temperature, high and low humidity, high noise levels, vibrations, water, dry salts, allergens, pollen, dust, plant pathogens, other volatile organic compounds, and other environmental variables
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks.
- Ability to stand, sit, squat, bend, kneel and/or walk for up to 8 hours a day with the ability to lift heavy object
- May need to lift, pull or push 50+ pounds. May be required to lift boxes, plants, tools and various heavy implements.
- Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater) for up to 8 hours.
- Ability to use general tools, hardware, ladder and building skills.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
No travel is expected with this position.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Specific state regulatory requirements also include verification, confirmation or completion of the following:
- Must be twenty-one (21) years of age; pursuant to A.R.S. §36-2801.10
- Must consent to a criminal background check performed by the Company and/or the Arizona Department of Health Services, pursuant to A.R.S. § 36-2804.01
- Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of the criminal background check conducted by the Arizona Department of Health Services, pursuant to A.R.S. §36-2804.01 and A.R.S. §36-2801.10
- Valid Arizona State Issued ID
- High school diploma or equivalent.
General Requirements:
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing project needs in evolving situations.
- Ability to read, interpret and adhere to documents such as Company Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, and Employee Communication material.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Must have accountability, proactive behavior and strong attention to detail
- Team oriented individual able to work under the direction of the Cultivation Manager and/or Leads.
- Self motivated and the ability to multi-task.
- Actively involved in Workplace Safety in a warehouse setting.
- Ensure proper procedures are followed and take steps to update any outdate procedures.
- Ability to be flexible with schedule and hours of the day.
- Ability to deal with problems and resolve them in a professional manner.
- Remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations.
Desirable:
· Experience and knowledge in horticulture and/or agriculture.
· Previous manufacturing/ laborer experience.
The above requirements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, and this job description may be amended at any time. Required experience, training, or educational requirements shall be as indicated or as deemed acceptable by ARIZONA ROOTS, LLC’s management.
ARIZONA ROOTS, LLC. employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation and/or interview process should notify the hiring manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- El Mirage, AZ 85335: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Pay: From $15.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
