Cultivation Technician - GrowHealthy (Lake Wales)

At iAnthus, we are not just in the business of cannabis; we’re in the business of empowering individuals to lead healthier, happier lives through access to premium-quality medicinal and adult-use cannabis products. We believe in the potential of cannabis to enhance wellness and redefine the future of self-care. As a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, we’re committed to providing a holistic approach to well-being, fostering a community where every patient and customer can thrive and find relief. 

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
• Product Discounts
• Ability to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Cultivation Technician will be part of a team producing high quality plants that meet company standards and while following all compliance requirements. This person works with members of cultivation and thrives in a team environment and plays an integral role in the company's cultivation operation.

• Perform all required duties in the Cultivation Department, including the following areas of production: inventory management, plant breeding, cloning, transplanting, feeding plants, defoliation, cropping, topping, flushing, foliar and preventative sprays.
• Responsible for plant care and maintenance from propagation through flowering stages including but not limited to; cloning, transplanting, feeding, trellising, flushing, pruning, general canopy work per management instructions.
• With direction from Management, perform crop work and canopy maintenance, as directed
• Work daily to maintain a disease and pest-free environment
• Ensure daily task list is completed and tracked per management instructions

• Maintain accurate daily activity records and operation logs
• Oversee cleanliness and organization of all equipment present within the grow area
• Maintain a clean, SAFE and organized work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be able to pass a Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use Level 2 Background Screening
• Adhere to all policy and regulations set forth by the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use.
• Computer, mathematic, language, and reasoning skills
• Experience in cannabis cultivation or knowledge and familiarity with Cannabis
• Knowledge of container systems with soil and hydro, as well as an understanding of temperature and humidity manipulation
• Knowledge of plant diseases, insects and fungi, as well as organic plant treatment options
• Ability to perform manual labor tasks required for the proper management of a large-scale grow facility.

• Ability to perform the following physical tasks: sitting, standing, stooping, stretching, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, performing repetitive motions, and carrying boxes
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and push/pull up to 100 lbs. with or without assistance as needed
• Ability to stand on concrete floor for up to 8 hours a day
• Must be able to work in a cultivation/plant environment with varying temperatures, humidity, and moderate to loud noise levels.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GrowHealthy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, GrowHealthy complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

GrowHealthy expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.