Job Description

The Green Planet is currently looking for a Farm Manager to work in our Farm facility in Portland Oregon. The Farm Manager will report to directly the President of our company. We have a large retail presence in the Portland Metro area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a 12,000 sq. ft indoor marijuana operation.
• Perform all grow tasks including but not limited to: cloning, transplanting, feeding plants, defoliation, super cropping, topping, flushing, trimming, packaging, waste disposal, and inventory management.
• Oversee the cultivation procedures and nutrient regimen
• Oversee cloning processes and execute preventative maintenance to ensure the highest quality yields without loss to fungus, disease, and mold
• Oversees and manages all processing employees to perform the tasks necessary to process and get ready for market high-quality cannabis produced from a large-scale indoor grow operation
• Compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure processing operation is fully compliant with state regulations and federal and state law
• Assure that operation adheres to all business and industry license requirements
• Maintaining strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals, and equipment used in the laboratory and documents production by completing forms, reports, logs, and records
• Develop effective relationships with all departments throughout the company
• Proactively pursue professional growth opportunities
• Responsible for ensuring equitable treatment of all employees within a business context
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Effective time management and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and challenge the status quo
• Strong consultative and partnership skills

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s degree emphasizing in Horticulture, Science or Botany*
• 5+ years growing and facilities management experience
• Knowledge of plant diseases, insects, fungi, and treatment*
• Knowledge of large-scale plant grow including nutrient, mediums, lighting, temperature, humidity, etc.*
• ODA Commercial pesticide licensed applicator
• Working knowledge of mechanical aspects of an indoor growing facility
• Knowledge of cannabis plant growing techniques, new strains and genetics*
• Construction/Labor job experience a plus!*
• Well organized, detail oriented and hardworking is a must!
• Must successfully pass a state-mandated background check
• Experience leading and developing a team
• Must be literate in Microsoft Office and able to learn new programs easily
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to perform manual labor tasks required for the proper management of a large-scale grow

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform the following physical tasks: sitting, standing, stooping, stretching, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, performing repetitive motions, and carrying boxes
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and push/pull up to 100 lbs.

PAY:

Salary will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is offered with this position. As well as medical and dental plan. This position will work an average of 40+ hours per week and will be available “after hours” if an emergency should arise.

JOB TYPE:

Full-time EXEMPT Position

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• growing and facilities management: 5 years

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required licenses or certifications:

• OLCC Cannabis Workers Permit
• ODA Commercial pesticide licensed applicator
• Bachelor’s emphasizing in Horticulture, Science or Botany

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