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IPM Supervisor (Integrated Pest Management)

Litchfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Oct 2024

💰 $64,000/yr($57,000/yr – $64,000/yr)

About the role

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands, including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots, offer top-tier products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that values corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, which supports community outreach and positive change. At Curaleaf, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

IPM Supervisor

The IPM Supervisor will be responsible for developing a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management plan for the facility using approved pesticides, and biocontrol agents in compliance with all state laws and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Supervise and train a team of IPM technicians that will be responsible for applying all compounds in a safe and effective manner
Routinely scout for all plant pests, generating treatment maps for all IPM technicians to follow
Schedule IPM work orders, including pesticide applications
Maintain detailed application schedules for chemicals and biological control agents
Maintain IPM records and documents, including weekly Scouting Report and Spray Log.
Manage the cleaning and routine maintenance of all application equipment and sprayers
Ensure that proper REI notifications are disseminated to the facility and posted where appropriate
Oversee physical and digital product inventory by forecasting supply needs, ordering product, inventory tracking and ensuring that locations have proper PPE and supplies
Maintains all pesticides in an appropriate and compliant manner
When necessary, work closely with the fertigation team to inject drench materials into the fertigation system to control root pests
Able to wear PPE as appropriate, including respiratory protection, and able to be exposed to hot, wet, humid conditions while wearing PPE
Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Collaborate with Maintenance teams to verify equipment is properly calibrated and in working order
Assist with weekly cultivation tasks as needed

Education and/or Experience

Associates Degree or High School Diploma with equivalent job experience
Ability to obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator’s license within 90 days from hire and stay up to date on approved products available for use on medical cannabis
Minimum 2 years’ experience in commercial cannabis IPM programs
Minimum two years’ experience as IPM Lead
Experience with crop growing and IPM systems and the implementation of those systems
Ability to comply with established safety standards
Must be able to work in a challenging fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong attention to details
General MS office skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Ability to work without direct supervision in a diverse team environment
Ability to train co-workers
Highly motivated, self-directed, and innovative
Ability to work extended hours during peak operational seasons
Ability to balance and prioritize tasks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening per state cannabis regulations
Must pass a doctor certified fit test for wearing a respirator