Iowa Marijuana Industry Job Opening For Cultivation Technician

Iowa Relief LLC is a grow facility that will grow and package medical marijuana to be sold within the state of Iowa. Reporting into the Cultivation Lead & Plant Manager, the Cultivation Technician provides the daily care and focused attention necessary to produce clean, potent, safe medicine for our patients. The successful candidate will possess a passion for horticulture and a willingness to continually learn more about the subject. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to learn and grow with the company from the ground up, and to take on increasing levels of responsibility over time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily care of medicine from seed/clone to harvest; monitoring environmental factors to maximize production and prevent failures; and maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and sanitation inside the cultivation area.
• Implement daily feeding & care schedule as directed by Cultivation Manager
• Maintain consistency and discretion when pruning crop at various stages
• Maintain consistency, uniformity and accuracy when repotting crop at various stages
• Routine visual inspection of plants to identify any pests/deficiencies and reporting findings to Cultivation Lead
• Crop propagation to meet inventory requirements as determined by Cultivation Lead
• Maintains accurate records of reservoirs, equipment and other crop related logs assigned by Cultivation Lead
• Accurately scans inventory into designated location(s)
• 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.
• Completes daily and periodic cleaning tasks as assigned. Daily cleaning consists of: sweeping and spot mopping all areas on the cultivation floor, common bathroom, break room, and loading area
• Proper disposal of waste at the end of each day
• Assists in completing other secondary cultivation tasks at the direction of the Cultivation Lead according to company needs
• Maintains a clean, safe environment inside the cultivation area
• Other duties as needed/assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree in horticulture, agriculture, biology, chemistry or related field preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field
• Knowledge of basic computer & office equipment operations (inventory systems; Word; Excel; office equipment such as copiers/telephone systems)
• Math required for inventory, projections, and measurements
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively as part of a team

Physical Requirements:

• Extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a distance of 100 feet
• This position requires occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects
• Must pass background check (state mandated)

Acreage Holdings – 30+ days ago