At Cronos Growing Company (GrowCo), we are focused on developing and retaining a motivated and highly skilled team. We are working towards building one of the strongest brands in the global cannabis industry. We are in the process of building a world-class, high functioning team. The working environment will provide several great opportunities for growth and career development.
We are looking for talented people with a passion for agriculture and the cannabis industry, an excitement for innovative technology and research, and a thirst to learn. Want to get involved? We want to hear from you!
Summary :
If you value ethics, love finding creative solutions, and have a passion for compliance, then this is the job for you! As a member of the growing team, the General Labourer is a vital role to ensure that plant health is monitored and maintained according to Health Canada Regulations and Operational Requirements. The General Labourer position is part of a highly skilled, highly motivated group that requires an eye for quality in each step of the growing process. With an eye for quality and ability to work quickly and efficiently, team members ensure that the harvested products meet strict quality requirements.
No experience or education requirements are needed!
This position is based out of Kingsville, Ontario.
Job Duties :
- Maintaining compliance with the Cannabis Act during harvesting.
- Cutting / pruning and transplanting plants.
- Removing leaves from live plants.
- Cutting of flowers from the branches during harvest.
- Shucking.
- Composting plant waste and debris as part of the harvesting process.
- Potting and re-potting plants, Plant Support [clipping, trellising].
- Reporting signs of insect or disease damage.
- May operate equipment to fertilize, cultivate, harvest and spray plants.
- Cleaning working area (production room) and related equipment (pots, stakes, etc.).
- Must be available Monday to Saturday.
- Perform stick cutting and other production tasks as directed.
- Detect, report, and control all plant health and pest problems.
Requirements :
Ability to easily identify various plant varieties.Good observation skills to detect disease and pests.Ability to follow safe procedures for use of fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides.Must be able to work in an enclosed and secure work area.Basic reading, writing and computer skills.Must be able to stand for extended period of times, and safety lift up to 25lbs.Able to get along with customers at the workplace or in other locations.Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing.Ability to multi-task and establish priorities. Ability to work independently in a busy environment.Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.Must have good dexterity with a keen eye for precision while conduction repetitive tasks.Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.Criminal record check is mandatory.Your Environment :
Physical ability to lift up to 75lb.Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time (I.e. gloves, lab coat, hair net, ear plugs, safety glasses)Hazards associated with the trade.Work both indoors and outdoors.Noisy with fumes.Long hours which may entail 12 hours or more per working day.Conditions in the greenhouse may be hot and humid in the summer. Outdoor work may also be required.Prolonged standing, walking, lifting, squatting and bending.NOTE : Job Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Cronos GrowCo supports a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in the job application process.