Job description

Job Title: Cultivation Associate
Reports to: Cultivation Director, Cultivation Managers
Supervises: n/a
Oversees: Cultivation
Organization: Berkshire Welco
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Core Duties:

The Cultivation Associate is responsible for performing manual labor to assist in the upkeep, stocking, and fulfillment of growing high quality cannabis, including, but not limited to: watering, feeding, flushing, pruning, washing, cloning, and transplanting under the supervision of the Cultivation Director and Cultivation Managers. Cultivation Associates work as a team to ensure optimum growth, quality, appearance, and health of plants. Communication skills, organization, attention to safety and detail, and time management are critical to the success of the cultivation team within a tightly controlled, state-regulated system.

Principal Responsibilities:
The Cultivation Associate’s duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Perform all irrigation and growing operations, as directed by Cultivation Managers.
• Assist in the development, management, and implementation of IPM.
• Adhere to all sanitation and general growing protocols.
• Apply bio-pesticides, chemicals, and biologicals as required for maintaining crop health.
• Assist in the planning of the cultivation schedule ensuring that all work is appropriately prioritized and completed in a timely manner.
• Perform all phases of plant production. Ensure proper planting depth, irrigation, labeling, plant grooming, harvesting, documentation and other task as assigned.
• Walk the grow rooms daily to monitor water management, fertilization, insect and disease monitoring, sanitation, and overall plant growth, health, and appearance.
• Monitor plant development to ascertain conditions such as leaf texture, bloom size and the existence of pests or disease. Document substandard or diseased plants to maintain quality standards.
• Assist with irrigation repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Plan space allocation for new plants scheduled from production.
• Train fellow cultivators to perform their jobs as efficiently and as effectively as possible.
• Maintain cultivation records to include specifics about plant growth, fertilization, pest problems, and any treatment of these problems.
• Maintain inventory of needed growing and production supplies.
• Ability to learn new concepts and apply concepts to a variety of situations to improve growing methodology.
• Apply chemicals, testing, and disease prevention techniques.
• Assist with harvesting, trimming, packaging, receiving and other tasks as needed.
• Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and OSHA policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Adhere to all Compliance and Security procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

The above job description in no way states or implies these duties are the only duties performed by this employee. The incumbent is expected to perform other related duties necessary for the effective operation of the Company.

Berkshire Welco reserves the right to change or alter any of the above duties and responsibilities according to the operational needs of the Company.

Essential Work Experience and Qualifications:

• Transferrable skills and/or a college degree.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to climb, squat, bend, twist and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner.
• High degree of flexibility, with a strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail with low tolerance for unmet expectations.
• Willingness to do what it takes to get the job done to a high standard.
• Must have reliable transportation and dedication.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Basic plant structure knowledge preferred.
• Ability to use and manage METRC; experience using METRC preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to meet all shift requirements with regularity, predictability and consistency.

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Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Long periods of prolonged standing and sitting.
• Some crouching or holding uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.
• Requires bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.

About Berkshire Welco:
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Berkshire Welco d/b/a The Pass, welcomes individuals of every race, color, orientation, age, gender, origin, veteran status, and those harmed from directly and indirectly by prior cannabis prohibition. We hire smart, talented workers from all walks of life and all experience levels for our vertically integrated MA cannabis business. We embrace LGBTQ+, Minorities, Women & Veterans and other equity applicants throughout our community. Welco intends to be a company where employees bring their individual identities, differences, and talents together to work as a team, across all our locations and operations. In short: we don’t want biases or stereotypes holding either us or you back.

Welco is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in all areas of its work and operations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact: Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

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