Cultivation Technician I - Mayflower Medicinals (Fall River, MA)
Who We Are:
iAnthus Capital Management is a multi-state operator, encompassing the full spectrum of cannabis enterprises, from cultivation to processing to retailing. Cannabis will be the next great transformative industry - not just because it has the power to change people’s lives (especially those suffering from chronic ailments) – but also because it will impact many other industries, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals to alcoholic beverages. Our mission is to create the most valuable cannabis brands and network of cannabis operations and distribution nationally. At iAnthus, you will be given opportunities for career development, a flexible work environment, excellent benefits, a wellness program and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the cannabis industry.
Who You Are:
You have a strong desire to learn and to contribute to a team. You are passionate about making an inclusive, positive, and compliant workforce. You can effectively manage your time and focus on ensuring data integrity and accuracy for your projects. If you would like to work in a fast-paced environment and are interested in building something meaningful with the rest of the iAnthus team, we would love to hear from you!
Professional Competencies:
- Positive attitude
- Exceptional attention to detail and organized
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skillset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment
Benefits:
- 12 days of Paid Time Off
- Ten Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and Transit Benefits
- Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ability to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact
Summary
The Production Technician directly reporting to the Production Supervisor, is responsible for executing and maintaining all daily operations of the Production and Packaging Department to achieve the company initiatives. Additionally, the Production Technician maintains the policies and procedures of the company and ensures compliance with all state and local laws and regulations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform basic plant care tasks: transplanting, watering, pruning, and defoliation under
supervision. - Support harvest activities: cutting plants, tagging, weighing, and organizing batches.
- Assist with basic trimming operations including machine trim loading/unloading and
tray cycling. - Participate in room sanitation procedures and maintain clean work areas.
- Follow all safety and biosecurity protocols including PPE usage and movement
restrictions. - Complete required documentation accurately, including plant counts, task logs, and
sanitation forms. - Attend required training sessions and demonstrate willingness to learn and adapt to
feedback.
Training & Development:
- Consistent development of skills.
- Participating in quarterly department meetings.
- Owning personal training and development regarding current on product knowledge and policies and procedures and seeking out answers as needed from the Manager
- Following flawlessly all company Time and Attendance Policies
Controlling & Preventing Loss:
- Proficient in product protection.
- Maintain current and up to date knowledge of security procedures and protocols as applicable to position and facility.
- Assisting in the execution of monthly product and supply inventory audits as needed
- Maintain current and up to date knowledge Loss Prevention (LP) procedures
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years old.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic math skills.
- Being able to work with a team.
- Having organizational skills.
- Having decision making skills.
- No cannabis experience required; experience in agriculture, horticulture, or
manufacturing preferred. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with repetitive tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to protocols.
- Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours a day and rotating shifts;
- Flexible schedule availability including nights, weekends and holidays;
- Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds;
- Ability to sit, squat, bend, and kneel repetitively throughout a work day;
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time;
- Ability to use a ladder (up to 12 ft. extension) and general hardware tools needed for common repairs;
- Ability and willingness to work in the following conditions:
- General office environment;
- Extended computer usage;
- Extended phone usage including teleconferences, and
- Work environments that include exposure to, but not limited to, fumes, dust, odors, heights, indoor AC, no AC, motion, and noise.
The pay for this position is $18/hr.
Schedule: 4 Ten Hour Shifts per week, Wed-Saturday, 7am-5:30pm
Management reserves the right to assign other job duties as necessary. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.