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Position Description:

The Cultivation Technician is responsible for maintaining the high quality of lived and harvested product while paying close attention to detail during the cultivation process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clone, clean/sanitize cubes/pots, fill pots and transplant plants at different growth stages to prepare them for the flowering stage.
• Top, defoliate, trellis and prune plants based on instructions provided by management.
• Move plants from the vegetation to stage into designated flowering bays, space the pots according to the number of pots per bench, ensure irrigation stakes and emitters are placed correctly to ensure all plants are receiving adequate amounts of water.
• Weigh waste by specific bench and/or strain, dumps waste into blue waste barrels, and updates the waste tracking sheet.
• Harvest product; defoliated, hangs and organizes product by strain and batch.
• Periodically move/rotate barrels and/or boxes to keep a consistent drying/curing process.
• Manually and/or by cart transport waste stems to the dumping area.
• Clear spots and waste out of the greenhouse to prepare for new planting.
• Maintain all equipment, tools, supplies and products throughout the work shift to make certain departments clean when customers, management, or regulatory agencies walk the property.
• Ability to be flexible and work in various sectors of the department as needed and/or requested by their direct supervisor; this may include but is not limited to, helping other departments. 
• Ability to evaluate and adapt to new processing methods, must meet or exceed established production goals, and/or modify technique/procedures.
• Fundamental knowledge, as well as the ability to be taught and guided in areas related to the cultivation process.
• Skill in analyzing potential problems with a plant or the product being cultivated; “coded product”.
• Show self-motivation/innovation and the ability to work well with all staff members, vendors, customers, as well as to work well independently. 
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment appropriately while not overstepping chain of command.
• Communicate, interact, and work effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concern in a constructive manner.
• Follow all safety protocols and policies. Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training.
• Work scheduled shifts and show up on time and ready to work; record all time worked accurately, promptly, and honestly.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED graduate, preferred.
• Previous agricultural/warehouse/manufacturing/laborer experience is a plus.
• Must be 21 years old per state regulations and pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a basic understanding of cannabis laws, rules and regulations set forth by the state and local authorities. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Ability to work around and with chemicals; lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time opportunity

Job Location: Stockton, CA

Reports to: Cultivation Manager

Compensation: Starting at $22/hour; plus benefits (health, dental, vision & flexible benefits)

Juva is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression.