Vegetative Cultivation Technician - Indoor Cannabis Facility
Job Description
Job Description
Position Description: DACUT Cannabis is seeking dependable, hardworking, and detail-oriented Vegetative Cultivation Technicians (Veg Techs) to join our cultivation team at our Flint facility.This position is responsible for the daily care, maintenance, and development of cannabis plants throughout the vegetative stage. Veg Techs play an important role in ensuring plants remain healthy, properly maintained, and prepared for a successful transition into the flowering stage.We are looking for individuals who enjoy hands-on, physically demanding work, can follow detailed instructions, and take pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and productive cultivation environment.The ideal candidate is reliable, motivated, and comfortable working in a large-scale, high-volume commercial cultivation facility. Previous cannabis cultivation experience is preferred, but candidates with backgrounds in agriculture, landscaping, greenhouse operations, construction, or other physically demanding environments are encouraged to apply. Position Responsibilities: Vegetative Plant Care & MaintenancePerform daily plant care activities throughout vegetative cultivation rooms.Assist with transplanting, watering, feeding, pruning, topping, defoliation, lollipopping, and plant training.Maintain proper plant spacing, canopy development, and overall plant structure.Remove dead, damaged, or unhealthy plant material according to company SOPs.Monitor plants for signs of stress, deficiencies, pests, disease, or abnormal growth.Ensure plants are properly maintained and prepared for transition into flowering.Follow established cultivation schedules and daily task assignments.Irrigation & Plant NutritionAssist with daily watering and feeding activities according to established cultivation procedures.Monitor plant response to irrigation and nutrient programs.Identify and report signs of overwatering, underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or other plant health concerns.Assist with maintaining irrigation lines, watering equipment, and cultivation supplies.Follow established procedures for handling nutrients, fertilizers, and other cultivation materials.Environmental MonitoringMonitor cultivation rooms for changes in temperature, humidity, lighting, airflow, and other environmental conditions.Report environmental concerns or equipment issues to cultivation leadership.Assist with maintaining proper growing conditions throughout vegetative rooms.Follow company procedures related to environmental monitoring and plant health.Plant Movement & ProductionAssist with moving and organizing plants throughout the vegetative stage.Support transplanting and room-filling activities according to production schedules.Prepare plants for transfer into flowering rooms.Assist with moving plants, trays, pots, grow media, and cultivation materials.Ensure daily production tasks are completed accurately and within established timelines.Work efficiently to meet individual and team productivity expectations.Plant Health & IPMConduct routine visual inspections for pests, disease, mold, mildew, and plant stress.Follow Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures as directed by cultivation leadership.Immediately report potential pest or plant health concerns.Maintain proper sanitation practices to reduce contamination between cultivation rooms.Clean and sanitize tools and equipment according to company SOPs.Inventory & ComplianceAssist with maintaining accurate plant counts and room organization.Ensure plants remain properly identified and organized throughout the cultivation process.Support plant tracking and inventory documentation as directed.Follow all company SOPs and Michigan cannabis compliance requirements.Report plant loss, damage, inventory discrepancies, or other concerns to leadership.Assist with inventory counts and compliance-related activities when needed.Facility Cleaning & SanitationMaintain clean, organized, and sanitary vegetative cultivation rooms.Sweep, mop, sanitize, and maintain cultivation work areas.Clean and organize trays, pots, tables, racks, tools, and equipment.Assist with room cleaning and turnover between production cycles.Properly dispose of plant waste and other materials according to company procedures.Follow all workplace safety, sanitation, and PPE requirements.Team CollaborationWork closely with Vegetative Leads, Supervisors, Managers, and other Cultivation Technicians.Follow daily instructions and complete assigned tasks within established timeframes.Communicate plant health concerns, equipment issues, or production delays promptly.Assist teammates with physically demanding cultivation tasks.Support a positive, productive, and accountable work environment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Qualifications - RequiredStrong work ethic and dependable attendance.Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout an entire shift.Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow established procedures.Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.Comfortable performing repetitive plant care and general labor activities.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Willingness to learn cultivation techniques and company SOPs.Must be at least 21 years of age and eligible to work within Michigan's regulated cannabis industry.PreferredPrevious cannabis cultivation or vegetative plant care experience.Experience working in a commercial greenhouse, nursery, agriculture, or horticulture environment.Experience with transplanting, pruning, defoliation, plant training, or irrigation.Background in landscaping, construction, farming, warehouse operations, or other physically demanding work.Familiarity with plant nutrition, environmental controls, or IPM procedures.Experience working in a large-scale commercial cultivation facility. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.Ability to frequently bend, kneel, crouch, squat, reach, twist, and perform repetitive movements.Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements.Ability to safely work from ladders or elevated platforms when required.Ability to move plants, pots, trays, grow media, and cultivation supplies.Ability to work in warm, humid cultivation environments with high-intensity grow lighting.Ability to work around cannabis plants, fertilizers, nutrients, sanitation chemicals, and strong odors.Ability to wear required PPE throughout the workday.Ability to maintain productivity while performing physically demanding tasks for extended periods. Additional Information: What We OfferCompetitive hourly compensation based on experience.Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Sick Time (ESTA).Employee discount program.Stable full-time employment.Hands-on cultivation training.Career advancement opportunities within Cultivation operations.Explore More OpportunitiesInterested in joining the DACUT team but looking for a different role? We’re always looking for talented individuals across our retail, cultivation, manufacturing, and corporate teams.To view all of our current career opportunities, please visit: dacut.com/careers?#Cult26 $16.00 - $21.00 Hourly