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!

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 Discount
•   Employee Assistance Program
•   Ability to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact

Position Summary: 

As a Cultivation Technician, you play a crucial role in the growth and cultivation of cannabis plants within our production facility. Your responsibilities involve executing various tasks across the cultivation process, including but not limited to, planting, watering, feeding, pruning, and harvesting plants according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines. You'll monitor plant health, identifying and addressing issues such as pests, diseases, or nutrient deficiencies. 

Essential Functions: 

Additionally, maintaining cultivation equipment, ensuring cleanliness, and adhering to safety protocols will be integral aspects of your role. Collaborating with the cultivation team, you'll record data, maintain accurate records of plant growth, environmental conditions, and cultivation procedures. Your attention to detail, adherence to protocols, and contribution to a consistent and high-quality cultivation process will directly impact the production of premium-grade cannabis products within the facility. The following essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Perform day-to-day tasks involved in cannabis cultivation, including planting, watering, feeding, pruning, and harvesting plants. 

• Monitor plant health, identifying and addressing issues such as pests, diseases, or nutrient deficiencies. 

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure compliance with local regulations and laws governing cannabis cultivation. 

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene standards within the cultivation area. 

• Monitor and adjust environmental factors like temperature, humidity, and lighting to optimize plant growth. 

• Operate and maintain cultivation equipment such as lighting systems, irrigation, and ventilation systems. 

• Maintain accurate records of cultivation activities, including plant growth, treatments, and environmental conditions. 

• Abide by Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) as outlined by the United States Department of Agriculture. 

• Collaborate with cultivation team members to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and effectively and coordinate waste disposal according to the established policies and procedures and ensure it is properly stored. 

• Communicate any observations, issues, or improvements in the cultivation process to supervisors or relevant personnel. 

• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and team members. 

• Assist in quality control processes, including following quality standards and monitoring and assessing plant quality throughout the cultivation cycle. 

• Follow and implement the company’s core values including respect, diversity, sustainability, research, and service. 

• Adhere to iAnthus' cultural principles of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

Your willingness to contribute to the evolving needs of our team is highly valued. 

Qualifications + Education: 

• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older (18 in NY). 

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.  

• Must consent to a criminal background check.  

• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of the criminal background check. 

• A minimum of six months' experience in working in a nursery, landscaping, gardening, horticulture or similar setting is required. 

• Vocational training in plants, plant material (including cannabis), agriculture, horticulture, botany, plant pathology, agricultural sustainability, plant sciences, plant biology, biological controls or IPM programs may substitute for minimum experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. 

• Familiarity with cannabis cultivation, strains, and growth cycles is highly preferred. 

• Understanding of environmental factors affecting plant growth, such as light, humidity, and temperature. 

• Strong attention to detail to monitor plant health, identify issues, and implement corrective measures. 

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn state-specific cannabis laws and regulatory compliance is non-negotiable. 

• Ability to work independently or with others, coordinate multiple tasks, and prioritize work effectively. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, adept at fostering relationships and collaborating seamlessly across all levels of the company and with external partners. 

• Meticulous organizational skills with acute attention to detail. 

• Proficient in both oral and written communication. 

Working Conditions 

The employee works in either a dispensary and/or cultivation environment. The employee may be required to use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The position also requires a high level of attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency. The employee must be able to work in a fast-faced environment, handling routine and reoccurring tasks. 

The employee will work in environments that include exposure to, but not limited to dirt, fertilizers, dusts, odors, fumes, high heat, low temperature, high and low humidity, high noise levels, vibrations, water, dry salts, allergens, pollen, dust, plant pathogens, other volatile organic compounds, heights, indoor A/C, no A/C, and other environmental variables. 

The position also requires a high level of scheduling flexibility and will occasionally include evening, weekend, and holiday work hours. The employee will encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday and must have a high regard for self-management, time management, and scheduling of activities. 

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time, move around, and clearly communicate. The employee must constantly position oneself to move freely. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance. The employee should have the ability to meet the physical demands of lifting, carrying and positioning heavy objects and should be familiar and comfortable using the assistance of push/pull manual transport equipment (ex: pallet jack, hand truck). The employee will often need to use a ladder, with up to a 12’ extension and general hardware tools.  

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Starting Pay Rate: $18hr