Job description

Job description

POSITION: Cultivator

Note – Pursuant to Iowa law, all potential employees must pass a background check administered by the Iowa Department of Public Safety before Bud & Mary’s Cannabis may present an offer of employment. Failure to satisfactorily pass such background check will disqualify a potential employee from employment with Bud & Mary’s Cannabis.

SUMMARY:

Bud & Mary’s Cultivator assists the Cultivation Lead/Cultivation Manager in operating Bud & Mary’s cannabis grow operation. The Cultivator assists with day-to-day plant care. In addition, the Cultivator assists the Cultivator Manager in executing optimization strategies to increase the production of specific molecules in Bud & Mary’s Cannabis Iowa’s cannabis plants. The Cultivator is also responsible for pesticide application and fertilizer mixing.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in plant science or horticulture preferred.
• Two (2) plus years of experience in a commercial grow operation preferred but not required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with day-to-day operations in a large-scale commercial cannabis grow operation.
• Assist with the performance of all required duties in the grow operation, including, without limitation: propagating; planting; watering; cloning; transplanting; feeding plants; defoliating; cropping; topping; flushing; managing biosafety measures; trimming; packaging; disposing of waste; and managing inventory.
• Provide observations and comments to Senior Cultivator necessary to improve standard operating procedures (“SOPs”).
• Execute plant nutrient regimens.
• Assist with sampling and testing procedures, including water, media, and solution(s).
• Assist with waste disposal according to industry standards and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with the collection, quantification, and qualification of data, while following SOPs and other company policies.
• Assist with maintaining accurate daily activity records and operation logs as directed using designated software.
• Assist with managing the cleanliness and organization of all equipment present within the grow operation.
• Be on call as needed to monitor growth room alarm systems.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with reducing cost of goods sold.
• Comply with all company policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
• Facility maintenance and troubleshooting as necessary.
• Cross training in other work areas at MPI.
• Participate in research and development process for MPI staff. Develop and incorporate new researched processes into SOPs.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques.
• Must be reliable and maintain good attendance.
• Must be team oriented.
• Strong project management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints as necessary.
• Proficient in English.

PHYSICAL EFFORT NEEDED:

• Must be able to lift at least fifty (50) pounds, be on feet all day, work in hot and cold environments.
• Cannot be a tobacco user.

TYPICAL NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS:

• Zero (0).

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Exposed to dust, dirt, mud, varying temperatures, varying humidity levels, varying light intensities, high decibel sounds, and some solvents.
• Occasional exposure to insects, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, and read and write numbers and letters.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Safety shoes, safety glasses, dust masks, ear protection, half mask respirator, various types of gloves and spraying equipment, and biosafety equipment.

TRAVEL:

• Some travel may be required for training purposes and for staying abreast of industry developments.

In Bud & Mary’s Cannabis culture, this position may be required to perform additional duties as needed. The above noted document is not intended to describe, in exhaustive detail, the multitude of tasks that may accompany the position, but rather to give the team member a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations. As the nature of business demands change, so too do the essential functions of the position.

Bud & Mary’s Cannabis is an at will employer. This document is not meant to be an offer, contract, or promise of future or continued employment. For more information, contact human resources.

Bud & Mary’s Cannabis is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Des Moines, IA 50317: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Iowa law prohibits Bud & Mary's cannabis from hiring anyone who has been convicted of a controlled substance felony. Will you be able to successfully pass a background check?

Work Location: One location

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