Cultivation Trainee Jobs

The Role
We’re looking for a true team player with a passion for growing plants to serve as a Cultivation Trainee for our operations. Our Cultivation Trainee position is a salaried full-time position with benefits. Our training program is 3 months of hands-on training at our Cultivation and Production facility in West Haven, CT. This program is designed to train future Assistant Head Growers on Green Thumbs' cultivation processes so they are equipped to successfully lead cultivation and drive our SOPs at our other Cultivation facilities in the US. At the duration of the training program, the Cultivation Trainee will be placed as an Assistant Head Grower at one of our other sites. In this role, you’ll help provide big-picture direction and leadership to our grow team, and you’ll play a key role in ensuring our facilities are up to snuff when it comes to safety measures and GTI’s operating standards. This role is for someone who loves to keep open channels of communication and triple-check every detail of daily operations as much as they love plant life!
Responsibilities

• Will be required to be on-call and to respond to emergency situations at any time. This may include scheduling issues, potentially covering a vacant shift, facility issues and/ or human resources requirements.
• Accurate data entry in inventory tracking systems
• Manage, supervise and direct the activities of assigned staff; make recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination or advancement of employees. Assign work and monitor progress; guide, train and develop employees in the accomplishment of their duties and goals through professional growth
• Assure compliance with local, state, and federal licensing requirements
• Partner with Head Grower to execute against assigned grow operations and projects
• Direct and assist management of grow schedules, personnel and quality assurance practices
• Responsible for directing work with the Grow Team and ensuring team works at and above GTI Grow Team expectations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
• Must have a solid understanding of the Medical Marijuana laws, rules and regulations set forth by the state and the D.O.A.; a pursuit to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws is appreciated and commendable
• Strong knowledge of plant varieties with high yield and /or disease and insect resistant characteristics
• Proven experience in overseeing aspects of professional production environments including equipment handling, production operations, processing and execution
• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of GTI
• Associates Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, related science degree or 5+ years in production agriculture environment
• Cannabis growing experience preferred, not required
• 2+ years of commercial cultivation experience
• Possesses a high level of critical thinking
• Knowledge of plant diseases, insects, and fungi, as well as plant treatment options
• Knowledgeable of growing methods including micronutrients, beneficial bacteria, and nutrient implementation
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information

Additional Requirements

• Must be approved by the D.O.A. to receive an Agent badge
• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must possess valid driver’s license

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
• Physical demands – May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (200 pounds with assistance)