Cultivation Technician

Cultivation Technician - Fall River Northeast Alternatives is a growing, award-winning, seed-to-table cannabis retail brand specializing in the highest quality cannabis products Massachusetts, Michigan and New Jersey has to offer. Constantly focused on developing and ingenuity, NEA strives to achieve this by adding skilled and motivated team players. These goals are met by seeking out diverse, talented individuals to further the company's mission and provide unique and new ideas. As the business continues to grow, our team will continue to grow, allowing us to be the best in our specialized market. If you are motivated, eager to learn, dedicated, flexible and excited about joining an incredible industry, Northeast Alternatives is the perfect place to be! Location: Fall River, MA Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 6:00am-3:00pm Job Description: The Cultivation Technician will work as part of a team to operate and maintain a full-cycle, indoor Cannabis Production Facility in Fall River, Massachusetts. This person will execute daily operations related to growing, harvesting, and processing cannabis through to the post-harvest process. The Cultivation Technician reports to the Lead Cultivation Technician & Cultivation Manager. Duties/Responsibilities: Perform required daily tasks related to cloning, transplanting, watering/feeding plants, defoliation, pruning, topping, flushing, foliar and preventive sprays, waste disposal, inspect and scouting crops, harvesting, cleaning, inventory management as well as post harvest duties Maintain 100% Compliance with CCC regulations regarding all garden tasks, required PPE, plant tagging, and plant inventory Continue to develop an extensive knowledge base of successful Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies Follow cultivation SOPs, and nutrient regiments as prescribed by management Operate and care for horticultural tools, equipment and machinery Track environmental factors and record data to provide to Managers and Leads Maintain a clean and organized work environment Perform water, media, and solution sampling and testing procedures Adhere to industry standards and waste disposal procedures set forth by regulatory agencies Completion of daily tasks in a timely and efficient manner Maintain accurate daily activity records and operation logs as directed using designated software and/or logs Communicate effectively with supervisors and fellow technicians Contribute to a fun, team-oriented, and challenging work environment in an innovative and pioneering atmosphere Comply with all company and HR policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, policies found in the company handbook, etc Nutrient Lab Support: Support Staff is responsible for assisting management in nutrient production at our nutrient lab in Fall River, Massachusetts This includes, but is not limited to: Understanding and demonstrating proper use of PPE, Lab etiquette, mixing, regulations, Lab tools as prescribed within NEA Nutrient Lab SOPs. Identifying and understanding various nutrient processes Post Harvest: Support Staff is responsible for assisting management in harvesting batches on assigned harvest days This includes, but is not limited to: wet harvesting plants, removing fan leaves, weighing and recording plant and waste weights, transporting plants to Dry/Cure Rooms, keeping plants organized by strain, license and batch ID, dry harvesting, curing cannabis products Facility Cleaning/Maintenance: Support Staff assist management in keeping the facility cleaned and maintained. This includes, but is not limited to: zone recovery, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing surfaces, etc. Required Skills/Abilities: Must be 21+ and eligible to obtain required state cannabis agent registration Ability to make it to work on time Ability to learn new processes and technologies quickly Ability to plan ahead, trouble-shoot, anticipate problems, and problem solve Able to follow directions and ask questions as needed Knowledge of lar…

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