Greenhouse Worker - TruCann LLC - North Tonawanda, NY
Employer
TruCann LLC.
Job Description
The Greenhouse Worker at TruCann will perform labor-centric work duties revolving around planting, seeding, pruning, irrigating, tagging, trimming, moving, and harvesting crops, and may include packing leafy greens.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Transplanting seedlings/clones from growing cubes to growing bags
Tagging each plant with a plant tag according to variety and lot #
Transporting plants to greenhouses or growing rooms, as directed
Stringing plants in greenhouse
Learning to trim leaves and buds correctly
Watering plants if directed to do so by Supervisor or Manager
Sweeping and/or collecting trimmings by hand and placing in compost pile, to be weighed and reported as required
Cut plants as close to the growing medium as possible, keeping varieties separate and keeping plant tags with appropriate variety
String and hang plant to dry or transport to drying room
Collect and dispose of waste plant matter as directed
Deep cleaning Greenhouse and Grow Rooms as required
Other duties as assigned
Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Must be at least 21 years of age
Use a calculator and basic math skills
Ability to understand weights and measurements
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to understand and meet commercial kitchen standards for health, safety, and excellence
Ability to remain alert and focused in an environment that is noisy and fast-paced
Work effectively and cooperatively with kitchen staff
Good communication skills
Detail-oriented and thorough
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Reliable transportation
Regular attendance and punctuality and working full days as scheduled
Ability to work on your feet and with your hands throughout the entirety of the shift
Stamina for repetitive work
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High School education or equivalent
Prior experience working in a greenhouse is a plus but not required
Prior experience in the cannabis industry is preferred but not required
Experience working with live plants is preferred
Must be at least 21 years of age
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Extended periods of sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, reaching
Carrying or holding containers/boxes up to 50 pounds
Performing repetitive motions with scissors or pruners
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position works in an indoor greenhouse and/or warehouse environments with quiet to moderate noise levels
May work in controlled temperature conditions, cold or hot temperatures
Possible exposure to chemicals, machinery or electrical equipment and hazardous physical substances and fumes.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.50 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits: Paid time off
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate: North Tonawanda, NY 14120:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
Do you have any background or education in Horticulture?