Farmer Job Description Sample Template

JOB TITLE:

  • Farmer

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for gardening and the upkeep of all plants throughout the entire life cycle.
  • Ensuring the accurate scanning of METRC tags for newly loaded plants.
  • Trellising tables and plants for proper growth.
  • Building a canopy by spreading plants using a trellis to optimize growth.
  • Manicuring plants to maintain health and optimize yields.
  • Harvesting mature plants.
  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations.
  • Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to assisting other departments to help facilitate the additional and/or supplemental work such as trimming, packaging, cleaning and light maintenance as needed throughout the facility.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws relating to key areas of responsibility.
  • Previous experience in a related industry or work environment.
  • Demonstrates ability to consistently meet productivity and performance requirements.
  • Demonstrates high attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates professional and respectful demeanor toward others. 
  • Demonstrates respectful verbal and written communication capability.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Able to move about a manufacturing warehouse environment.
  • Able to use equipment such as ladders, lifts, rolling staircases, etc. as necessary.
  • Able to work in a warm and humid and cold dry environment performing physically demanding tasks daily.
  • Able to lift and move up to 30 pounds consistently.
  • Able to bend and contort to fit in somewhat tight spaces.
  • Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle, and the like within the region and to other locations as required.