Cultivation Lead

At TerrAscend, we are on a mission to shape the future of the cannabis industry by creating leading marijuana-based therapies for patients and developing premium products for legalized adult recreational use.  We are one of the largest and fastest growing multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operators in North America.  We’re on a roll and are just getting started! 
Sound like weed be a good fit?  Here’s where you come in.   Our next Full-Time Cultivation Lead you will work within the Cultivation Department and report to the Cultivation Manager. You will assist the Cultivation Manager by carrying out day-to-day processes within the grow rooms and overseeing the daily activities of assigned cultivation team members, under the guidance and supervision of the Cultivation Manager. The tasks associated with this position include but are not limited to: crop tracking, crop documentation, performing crop production duties, labeling, cleaning, and training in accordance with the state regulations and TerrAscend policies and procedures.
 Where you’ll be plantedThis position will be on-site at our Boonton, NJ facility.

To be blunt, this role will be about (Responsibilities):

• Responsible for increasing operational efficiency and reducing waste through ownership, teamwork, communication, and collaboration in your assigned room/area.
• Responsible for overseeing your group assigned processes and capable of performing tasks hands-on in the assigned area.
• Maintaining crop production schedule by ensuring adequate plant inventory.
• Demonstrate and promote the company's vision and values.
• Responsible for conducting SOP training and refresher training sessions for all team members who are assigned to your department.
• Report all equipment, technical, or workload problems immediately to the Cultivation Manager.
• Work during assigned hours and overtime, weekends, or holidays when necessary.
• Remain in department until all work is complete each day.
• Maintain cultivation environment (cleaning and sanitizing workspaces, consumables inventory, media inventory, etc.).
• Adhere to company health and safety policies; including eye protection, ear protection, uniforms, hand protection, and all other PPE.
• Follow all company analytical and administrative Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Oversee daily activities of cultivation team members, under the guidance and supervision of the Cultivation Manager.
• Report deficiencies to management.
• Ensure 100% compliance involving proper data recording, product tracking, and security throughout all processes.
• Ability to perform all Cultivator duties per the Cultivator job description on a daily basis.
• Perform all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe grow facility.
• Ability to thoroughly control and operate all cultivation equipment, including irrigation equipment, in a safe manner and environment.
• Other duties as assigned needed/required to meet goals.

To be successful in this role we know you’ll need (Requirements):

• High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• 1-2 years experience in a similar role or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be capable of leading a team and assisting them in job processes when/where required.
• Knowledge of growing technologies, such as lights, irrigation, soil, nutrients, and more.
• Knowledge of different cultivars and their unique growing demand.
• Ability to execute techniques consistently.
• Good documentation, inventory, and organization skills.
• Ability to keep to a tight schedule.
• Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Flexibility with hours and days – must be open to working weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary.
• Excellent verbal interpersonal communication skills to interact with team members.
• Basic weights and measurement skills, ability to operate a scale.

*** Background Check Requirement ***As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.
EEO StatementAt TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical