Assistant Hemp Cultivator

Full Time
Union Hall, VA 24176
Posted
Job description

Qualifications

  • Must love plant life, be a positive, reliable person with a great attention to detail, willingness to learn, and work on an organic hemp farm.
  • This position requires the extended and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers to cut/manipulate small objects
  • Close visual focus required
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods, lift objects on a regular basis, and perform daily repetitive tasks
  • Ability to push, pull, stoop, grasp, walk, stand, bend, and reach for the duration of shift
  • Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
  • Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
  • Possesses a high level of critical thinking
  • Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense, and resourcefulness
  • Requires strong technical skills and familiarity with computers
  • This position requires a great deal of standing, walking, bending, and reaching

Responsibilities

  • Knowledgeable in basic principles of cultivation and adheres to organic SOPs
  • Ensure plants are receiving proper illumination, irrigation, and organic nutrients
  • Implement techniques related to cultivation; transplanting, pruning, defoliation, watering, feeding, harvesting, maintaining sterility, pest and disease control
  • Assist with plant germination, propagation, and cloning efforts
  • Assists with day-to-day cultivation activities and procedures in order to increase yields, efficiency, and overall performance
  • Ensure plants are healthy and prepared for the flower process
  • Performs all tasks set by management in a safe and efficient manner
  • Other duties as assigned

Additional Requirements

  • Must pass any and all required background checks
  • Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
  • Must possess valid driver's license
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Must have a High School Diploma
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance (200lbs assisted)

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $300.00 - $480.00 per week

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Union Hall, VA 24176: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Two questions: What is another way to describe bud rot and how would you help to eliminate it in a greenhouse or outdoor setting? Also, how would you help to eliminate spider mites? Both must include organic methods.

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Greenhouse: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Growing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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