Assistant Grower Job Description Sample Template

JOB TITLE:

  • Assistant Grower

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for working alongside the Head Grower and assisting with growing and caring for all marijuana plants.
  • Assist/complete all the tasks in all areas of cultivation of cannabis including but not limited to cloning, transplanting, feeding plants, defoliation, pruning, irrigation, harvesting, waste disposal, and inventory management.
  • Collaborate closely with Head Grower on a daily basis.
  • Uphold plant scheduling and organization.
  • Manage the growing environment for optimal plant growth through irrigation, temperature, climate, and pest & disease control systems in accordance with grower instructions.
  • Track labor efficiency and suggest appropriate changes in labor crew to meet company goals.
  • Ensure all safety policies are followed and enforced and ensure strict crop growing practices are followed and enforced.
  • Assist Head Grower in establishing and maintaining a program to record crop growth data (weekly crop report, climate report, maturation report, production, etc.).
  • Maintain strain and phenotype data to assist with cultivation decisions.
  • Coordinate planting activities with Operations Department.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Head Grower.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 1 year of commercial cultivation experience.
  • 3-5 years of cannabis grow/industry experience.
  • Basic understanding of METRC and MED guidelines.
  • Competency in the use of climate computer controls.
  • Knowledge of the entire cannabis growth cycle and requirements.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
  • Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Must be 21 years old.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Must be and remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations for working in the marijuana industry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to work in conditions typically found in a greenhouse with high humidity and varying temperatures, with a fair amount of moisture present.
  • Ability to exert up to 15-50 pounds occasionally to lift and move product.
  • Ability to balance, and reach grasp while climbing on a step stool and/ or ladder.
  • Ability to crouch, grasp and lift product above shoulders to lift product from the floor properly.
  • Ability to be on foot while performing job responsibilities.