Cultivation Associate – Oakland, CA Full Time

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Cultivation Associate

The Cultivation Associate performs nursery/greenhouse responsibilities to assist in the upkeep, stocking and fulfillment of growing cannabis in our cultivation facilities.

Essential Functions:

Collects harvested flower from the General Manager/Head Grower.
Manicures and trims all flower to standards set forth by the General Manager.
Weigh all shake, stem and material trimmed from the plant.
Sort and weigh each yield from each individual plant.
Reports all weights collected to the General Manager.
Germinates seeds in a clean environment to ensure no contamination.
Creates viable and healthy clones from mother plants.
Transplants plants and transfers plants.
Manicures, de-leafs and trims plants.
Mixes nutrients as directed by the General Manager.
Sprays and introduces preventative controls for pests.
Ensures light cycles are effective and appropriate.
Records all weights trimmed, nutrients used, chemicals sprayed; and tags plants as required by the state track and trace system.
Changes light bulbs as necessary.
Monitors and adjusts environmental controls (i.e. humidity, temperature, etc.) when necessary.
Monitors plants healthy and reports all anomalies to the General Manager.
Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.
Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelors Degree in Horticulture and/or technical certification, a plus.
Experience in the cannabis industry or other alternative healthcare organizations, highly preferred.
Prior nursery, landscaping, and/or agricultural experience, a plus.
Special Requirements/Certification:

Cultivation license; preferred
Communication Skills:

Must possess proficient English skills, both written and verbal.
Must possess basic math skills.
Must possess effective oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel in a professional and effective manner.
Ability to create and compose written materials with proper English grammar and punctuation.
Ability to communicate clearly with employees, management, and team members.
Ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural business environment.
Knowledge and Abilities:

Must be a self-starter with a strong sense of self-development.
Must possess strong conflict management skills.
Knowledge and understanding of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the cultivation/grow environment.
Must be familiar with weight conversions and conversion and destruction protocols.
Must be well versed with product inspection and product receiving protocols.
Knowledge of laws and regulations related to cannabis operations.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and time management skills.
Demonstrated approachability and customer service skills.
Demonstrated reliability, dependability and flexibility in work habits.
Possess a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to research and understand regulations for cannabis cultivation operations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exhibiting a high level of integrity and trustworthiness.
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
Physical Demands: The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Ability to frequently bend and/or twist at waist/knees/neck to and from seated position while working at workstation.
Ability to frequently communicate with others.
Ability to maintain long periods of mental alertness and attention to detail while setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments.
Ability to excessively stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to seldom climb stairs at some locations.
Ability to seldom push and/or pull up to forty (40) pounds.
Ability to seldom lift or carry up to forty (40) pounds.
Ability to function in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to deliver quality results under high pressure deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to demonstrate normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; maintain corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Primarily in an indoor greenhouse/cultivation facility with moderate noise levels and direct exposure to cannabis products.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Awesome company culture!
Opportunities for advancement
Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
Employer paid Accident & Critical Illness insurance
Employer paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Life insurance
401(k) plan with generous company match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid Time Off (PTO); ability to donate/share/cash-out PTO
Paid Holidays
Company parties and events
Talented, fun, and high integrity group of coworkers!

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Email: humanresources@terratechcorp.com

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