Cultivation Lead

Location: Sterling, MA

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Job Posted
Apr 20, 2024
Company: Acreage Holdings Co.

Company & Role Overview

Summary

Description

Summary

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Cultivation

  • Directly responsible for assisting Cultivation Manager (CM) in the workflow of Cultivation team
  • Ensure cultivation equipment is on hand and set up prior to the start of each shift
  • Oversee the completion of daily tasks and report status to CM
  • Coordinate with CM to ensure proper and timely order of fertilizers and other supplies
  • Responsible for monitoring daily temperatures, humidity levels, pH, and any other metrics identified by the CM
  • Overall responsibility for proper equipment maintenance/rotation
  • Ensures that all daily and weekly logs regarding nutrients, cloning, or repotting are completed and turned in to CM
  • Primary custodian of clone maintenance
  • Regularly inspects each plant to chart progress and identify problems early on
  • Implements daily feeding and care schedule as directed by CM
  • Maintains a clean, safe environment inside the cultivation area
  • Motivates team members
  • Responsible for data entry of daily maintenance/observation logs
  • Review the cultivation schedule and forecasts for key dates, quantities, strains, etc.
  • Participate in calendar layout/planning and analysis working closely with the cultivation scheduler
  • Assist with Operations Manual and SOP maintenance relating to cultivation
  • Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Requirements

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 3 years of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field preferred
  • Knowledge of biology and chemistry related to plant growth and nutrition
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Computers and Technology

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Proficiency with inventory systems and office equipment
  • Knowledge of plant tracking software, both PATC-approved and state-mandated

Schedule

  • 40 hour work weeks: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with rotating Saturdays (subject to change as business needs)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Company BenefitsBenefits for this job may vary.

Career Advancement, Career Training, Company Discounts, Dental, Medical, & Vision Benefits, Inclusive Environment, Life Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Working Environment

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About Acreage Holdings Co.

Headquartered in New York City, Acreage is a multi-state operator of cannabis ‎cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., including the company’s national retail store ‎brand, The Botanist. Acreage’s wide range of national and regionally available cannabis products include the award-winning Botanist brand, the highly recognizable Tweed brand, the Prime medical brand in Pennsylvania, the Innocent edibles brand in Illinois and others. Acreage also owns Universal Hemp, LLC, a hemp subsidiary dedicated to the distribution, marketing and sale of CBD products throughout the U.S.

Since its founding in 2011, Acreage has focused on building and scaling operations to create a ‎seamless, consumer-focused, branded experience. More information is available at www.acreageholdings.com.