Cultivator Harvest

The Cultivator - Harvest operator is responsible for delivering a broad range of cultivation and horticultural production duties associated with the production of medicinal cannabis crops.   

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Participate in all aspects of the cultivation life cycle from: cuttings, propagation, transplanting, fertigation & supplementation, maintenance of mother stock, harvesting, plant health management, waste     management, pest & disease control and cultivation/production area cleaning.

• Participate in R&D, cultivation and production events (as listed above) while ensuring the cultivation team’s strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Documentation Practices  (GDP).

• Operate and perform checks and maintenance on specialised machinery, robotics and equipment within the production environment.

• Execute site-specific Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPDM) strategies as directed.

• Participates in the general upkeep and maintenance of the cultivation facility to maintain the site as clean, tidy and in good repair.

• Contribute to process improvement within the cultivation and production environment.

• Operate in compliance with site security policies and OHS and Quality requirements (GACP/GMP) through strict execution of SOPs.

• Maintain and restock production supplies as directed.

• Attend weekly team meetings and other learning activities as directed.

The Successful Candidate:

Qualifications / Licences

• Current Police Check (Commonwealth)

• Tertiary or Diploma qualifications in Science, Agricultural Science, Production Horticulture, Engineering or related field highly regarded

Experience

• Experience in manufacturing and/or production horticulture (preferred)

• Food and beverage hygiene and production experience 

Skills / Competencies

• Good communication skills, written, verbal and active listening skills.

• Team player.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Flexibility and adaptability.

• Ability to perform manual labor tasks associated with cultivation events and general warehouse operations.

Working Conditions:

• Physical effort is required, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 15kgs.

• Temperatures range from 20 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees Celsius.

• Ability to work weekends, holidays required on both Day and Afternoon shifts.

• Repetitive use of hands, wrists and forearms.

• This position involves significant exposure to cannabis/plant materials, and it is therefore not likely suitable for an employee that may suffer from allergies to cannabis/plant pollen material, or experience other medical issues, such as asthma and hay fever, as a result of cannabis/plant material exposure.

Cann Group is an equal opportunity employer and appreciates the value inherent in a diverse workforce. At Cann, we are committed to accommodate applicants with disabilities.

If you require assistance during the recruitment and selection process, please let our People & Culture team know. 

Please note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for any positions with Cann. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Pre-employment health check.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contact.