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TerrAscend

Cultivation Technician

TerrAscend, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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At State Flower, we grow our cannabis hydroponically and indoors, feeding our flowers a proprietary blend of bio-mineral nutrients and beneficial microorganisms. Because we are small, our team touches each plant constantly pruning, supporting the canopy and ensuring nurture at every level. Come join us in cultivating some of the finest cannabis in California!

About This Role The

Cultivation Technician

is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the company's cultivation operation from propagation to harvest. Essential functions include — but are not limited to — assisting the Cultivation Manager in various ways such as cleaning, cloning, transplanting, IPM applications, pruning plants, planting and resetting rooms as well as various miscellaneous tasks that fall under the day-to-day management of our gardens and their various individual departments.

Rate of Pay - $26.00 to $30.00 an hour based on experience.

All Benefits

Employee Discount (allemployees eligible)

Paid-Time-Off (varies by State, please ask your Recruiter for more info)

Health,vision, and dental insurance

98Point6 (remote primary care)

401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately)

Employee AssistanceProgram

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Short – Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Program

Physical Requirements

Stand constantly

Walk frequently

Reach and twist/turn with hands and arms

Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus

Environmental Factors

This position requires working in an environment that has a high amount of plant matter and pollen. Areas of the facility reach high/low temperatures with high humidity levels. Employees may have exposure to conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin, depending on department job assignments. Employees are required to wear protective gear and have the option to wear eye and ear protection. Certain areas of the facility use harsh chemicals for cleaning such as bleach and can have repetitive movements. Employees should be comfortable and capable of working under all of the above conditions.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of 1 years of cannabis cultivation experience

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent

Must be authorized to live and work in the U.S.

Applicants may be required to take a background check after a conditional offer is made.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Must be at least 21 years old.

Must speak/read/write English proficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous wash/sanitation experience within a manufacturing environment, highly preferred

Experience working with METRC

Prior janitorial experience

Prior dishwashing experience

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

General cleaning duties, e.g., scrubbing and sanitizing trays in propagation room, veg room and various flowering rooms; cleaning miscellaneous growing equipment to maintain protocols; transferring plants from one stage to the next; de‑fanning plants, removing waste, weighing & tracking plant waste

Completes regularly scheduled quality assessment of plants for signs of pests/disease under the training of the Cultivation Manager.

Ensure cultivation facilities are consistently stocked with appropriate supplies at all times. Ensures all equipment and systems (mechanical, lighting, fertigation/plumbing, etc.) are properly maintained

Inventory procedures as they relate to proper plant counts, tracking information for inventory to ensure that our facility is always operating in compliance

Mop up spills, leaks and make sure safety signs are in place to caution employees on wet floors, oily surfaces and other occupational hazards as soon as they are noticed.

Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at appropriate times as this position may be exposed to splash hazards, high temperatures and chemicals. Complete training will be provided upon hiring.

Transports trash and waste to the disposal area.

Complies with safety requirements at all times

Other duties as assigned

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.

Work Environment

Employee works in a cultivation environment at State Flower Cannabis Headquarters and must be capable of adhering to full Personal Protective Equipment guidelines per OSHA and SFPHD requirements, to maintain a safe and sterile environment (i.e. hair net, face mask, gloves, lab coat, foot booties, etc.)

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive Rate of Pay

Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision)

Paid vacation

Background Check Requirement As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

EEO Statement State Flower Cannabis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. State Flower Cannabis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, citizenship or veteran status. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Disclaimer This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

E-Verify This organization participates in E-Verify. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

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