Advanced Farmer

Purpose

Cultivation Tech II - Farm Leads are the designated leaders of the individual farmers on the Farm.  Farm Leads will be a source of information, training, and knowledge for the Farmers, old and new.  Farm Leads work with the Farm Supervisors to ensure nightly tasks are completed correctly and efficiently.  Farm Leads are responsible for onboarding new employees, along with bridging communication between them and the Supervisors.  

Pay for this role starts at $19/hour

Essential Duties:

• Lead the Farmers as directed by Farm Leadership.


• Provide support, direction, tools, and resources to Farmers.


• Interface with Farm Supervisors to find out what tasks are to be directed to the farmers.


• Understand the workflow of the day based on the room and task assignment.


• Provide training and assistance for farmers as they perform each task.


• Assist the team in understanding and grasping flower gardening techniques, as well as harvesting.


• Interface with each member of the team to ensure correct training encourages employee morale, etiquette, and company procedures. 


• Ensure farmers are performing at 100% efficiency & working on correct tasks.


• Communicate with Farm Leadership to discuss team and individual performance.


• Keep an open line of communication between Farmers, Supervisors, and Managers. 

Compliance and Reporting:

Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations.  

• Ensure that workflow procedures are documented and that appropriate controls and audits are in place to ensure data and processing integrity.

Other Duties:

• Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, assisting other departments to help facilitate the additional and/or supplemental work such as harvesting, trimming, packaging, cleaning, and light maintenance as needed throughout the facility.

Supervision:

• These are nonexempt employees who are directly supervised by the Farm Supervisors.


• Responsible for the supervision of all Farmers.

Work Expectations:

• Six months on the Farm is required.


• Demonstrated ability to work in a focused, quick, and efficient manner as both an individual and team contributor.


• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and take responsibility for multiple assignments independently and with the team.


• Demonstrated ability to delegate tasks and hold employees accountable.


• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures as well as process requirements and controls.


• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a culture of professionalism.


• Demonstrated oral communication capabilities.


• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws relating to key areas of responsibility.


• Must be able to secure appropriate work credentials from the Colorado Department of Revenue (MED). 


• Commitment of six months working in the position before applying for other positions within the company, unless applying for the Farm Supervisor role. 

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Working Conditions: 

• Able to move about a manufacturing warehouse environment.


• Able to use equipment such as ladders, lifts, rolling staircases, and scaffolding.


• Able to work in a warm and humid environment, performing physically demanding tasks nightly.


• Able to lift and move up to 30 pounds consistently.


• Able to bend and contort to fit in somewhat tight spaces.


• Hours may occasionally exceed 40 hours per week.


• Occasional travel by conventional means, including aircraft, motor vehicle, and within the region to other locations as required.