Farmer

Purpose

The Cultivation Technician/Farmer is responsible for a variety of farming duties. Cultivation Technicians manicure plants that are part of the vegetative stage, along with all of the plants in the flowering phase of production. The Cultivation Technician must demonstrate superior communication and knowledge of all SOPs while maintaining adequate attendance and positivity throughout their tenure with the company. The Cultivation Technician is also expected to operate under the highest standards of compliance and professionalism. GP2 uses a variety of techniques to increase yield and quality of the flower and vegetative plants. Cultivation Technicians are responsible for loading and moving plants between vegetative and flowering rooms, manicuring, harvesting, and helping in the overall health of the garden. Cultivation Technicians help communicate all concerns with the garden to the GP2 Supervisors.

Pay Rate is $18.81/hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing and loading tables in veg and flower. 
• Ensuring the accurate scanning of METRC tags for newly loaded plants. 
• Trellising plants for proper growth. 
• Building a canopy by spreading plants using a trellis to optimize growth.
• Manicuring plants to maintain health and optimize yields. 
• Harvesting mature plants. 
• Cleaning and maintaining all areas, equipment, and material throughout the department. 
• Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to assisting other departments to help facilitate the additional and/or supplemental work such as trimming, packaging, cleaning and light maintenance as needed throughout the facility. 
• Adhere to all work safety requirements, as instructed in the WPS training. 
• Wear protective clothing such as coveralls or lab coats supplied by LivWell, along with PPE including hair nets, beard nets, Red Wing shoes. 
• Before exiting the facility remove protective clothing and ensure that there is no cannabis on your personal clothing, shoes, or hair.

Working Conditions

• Able to move about a manufacturing warehouse environment. 
• Able to use equipment such as ladders, lifts, rolling staircases, and climb scaffolding.
• Able to work in a warm and humid environment performing physically demanding tasks daily.
• Able to lift and move up to 30 pounds consistently. 
• Able to bend and contort to fit in somewhat tight spaces. 
• Hours can exceed 40 hours per week occasionally. 
• Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and within the region to other locations as required.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations. 
• Ensure that workflow and work procedures are documented and that appropriate controls and audits are in place to ensure data and processing integrity. 

Supervision

• As nonexempt employees, they are directly supervised by the GP2 Supervisors and Manager of Farm(GP2). 
• Also takes direction from GP2 Advanced Farmers. 
• This employee may be instructed to guide and train but does not supervise or discipline others.

 Work Expectations 

• Positive attitude and willing to contribute to team successes. 
• Appropriately communicating with Supervisors and other team members. 
• Proper attendance and punctuality that follows LivWell standards. 
• Adhere to labor efficiency standards with speed and quality of work. 
• Must be able to work in a team, and independent of others. 

Job Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age (or as required by state regulations)

Work Experience

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a culture of professionalism. 2 Job Description 
• Capable of working in a high pace environment of varying temperatures, humidity, and lighting intensities. 
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws relating to key areas of responsibility. 
• Must be able to secure appropriate work credentials from the Colorado Department of Revenue (MED). 
• Commitment of six months working the position before applying for other positions within the company. . 

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required