Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation Technician in Grantsville, Utah at WholesomeCo Cannabis

Job Title: Outdoor Cultivation Technician

Compensation: $17 Per Hour

Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, occasional weekends and holidays

Location: Grantsville, Utah

Status: Full-time

Benefits: Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), health savings account (HSA), employee assistance program (EAP), paid time Off (PTO), paid holidays, employee discount

About WholesomeCo: At WholesomeCo you are not just filling a seat, you are helping us constantly be better and improve. We look at each new hire as an opportunity to level up our company. Each new hire should bring a high level of transparency, communication, work ethic, curiosity, and balance out assertiveness while maintaining respectful dialogue with their coworkers. We hope we bring out the best in each person we hire and we hope each new hire will help us find innovative ways for us to be better in return. We want each employee to have an enjoyable experience at WholesomeCo by making each day enjoyable and setting time aside to have fun in group settings regularly.

WholesomeCo is leading the movement to normalize cannabis as a natural path to health and wellness. Various medical cannabis services are offered, including statewide delivery to 99% of Utah's population, as well as retail, drive-thru, online pick-up services through its pharmacy in West Bountiful, an in-house built app for patients, innovative technology resources, cannabis cultivation, and cannabis processing of our constantly growing line of WholesomeCo branded products. Our vertically integrated company is well known for its technology-driven approach, our focus on data, and perpetual innovation. WholesomeCo is committed to improving medical cannabis accessibility by putting patients' needs first and guiding them along their personal cannabis journeys.

PLEASE NOTE: We are looking for Cultivation Agents to join us in our outdoor grow in Grantsville, Utah. From there you may have the ability to stay on as a long term permanent employee that will work in our Supply facility in Centerville, Utah during the time of year that the outside grow is inoperable (Winter Season).

Responsibilities include:

• Meet cultivation goals and objectives while maintaining quality assurance standards and protocols
• Basic cultivation maintenance and cleaning tasks
• Deleafing, lollipopping, trellis netting, and room cleaning
• Loading and unloading materials, supplies, and waste
• Learning and following all Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Rules
• Follow and complete tasks in an efficient and consistent manner
• Follow regulatory guidelines
• Create a positive work environment
• Arrive on time and have reliable forms of transportation
• Adhere to safe handling practices and manage inventory effectively
• Clean and organize tools and equipment
• All other tasks assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Ability to pass a federal background check and obtain proper licensing with state agencies to be able to handle medical cannabis
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a food handlers permit
• Cannabis industry experience preferred but not necessary
• Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or manufacturing preferred but not necessary
• Ability to work and be adaptable under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, methodical, versatile, mechanically inclined
• Must have the ability to push, pull, or lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a daily basis
• Ability to remain compliant with all applicable laws as well as company SOPs and guidelines
• Ability to communicate effectively via, email, phone calls, text, or any other methods frequently used within the company
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours of work as needed to be sure production deadlines are met
• Basic computer skills (i.e. email, excel)
• Ability to stand or sit for 8-12 hours

Benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO)
  • 2 weeks accrued annually during the first two years of employment
  • 3 weeks accrued annually after two years of continuous employment
  • 4 weeks accrued annually after five years of continuous employment
• Seven (7) paid holidays per year
• 30 minute paid lunches per working day over 5 hours
• Employer paid 60% of the total medical insurance premium
• Employer paid 75% of the total dental insurance premium
• Employer paid 75% of the total vision insurance premium
• HSA with match up to $150 per month
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3% and 50% match for the following 2%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid $25,000 of basic life coverage
• Optional additional life insurance
• Optional accident insurance
• Employees who are active medical cannabis patients are eligible for an employee discount of 35% off of WholesomeCo products and 15% off of 3rd party products

WholesomeCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment/post-offer background check. This employer participates in the E-verify program where legally required.