Cannabis Harvester - MPX/Health For Life (Mesa)

Who We Are:

iAnthus Capital Management is a multi-state operator, encompassing the full spectrum of cannabis enterprises, from cultivation to processing to retailing. Cannabis will be the next great transformative industry - not just because it has the power to change people’s lives (especially those suffering from chronic ailments) – but also because it will impact many other industries, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals to alcoholic beverages. Our mission is to create the most valuable cannabis brands and network of cannabis operations and distribution nationally. At iAnthus, you will be given opportunities for career development, a flexible work environment, excellent benefits, a wellness program and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the cannabis industry.

Who You Are:

You have a strong desire to learn and to contribute to a team. You are passionate about making an inclusive, positive, and compliant workforce. You can effectively manage your time and focus on ensuring data integrity and accuracy for your projects. If you would like to work in a fast-paced environment and are interested in building something meaningful with the rest of the iAnthus team, we would love to hear from you!

Professional Competencies:

• Positive attitude
• Exceptional attention to detail and organized
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skillset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

•   Twelve Days of accrued Paid Time Off
•   Ten Paid Holidays
•   Paid Sick Leave
•   Paid Parental Leave
•   Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and Transit Benefits
•   Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
•   Wellness Program
•   Employee Assistance Program
•   Employee discounts
•   Ability to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact

Job Summary:

The Cannabis Harvester is involved in numerous production activities and is responsible for the post processing of plant material once brought to maturity. This position assists in each step of the cultivation process; from initial room set up, to daily cultivation activities within each grow space, to the harvest, removal and clean-up of each grow area. The Harvester reports directly into the Cultivation team and works with other production staff on all aspects of cannabis production.

Essential Functions:

1. Harvests and Trims cannabis, which includes the breakdown and removal of flowers from the stem and stalk of plant in order to separate unusable waste from useable product.
2. Separates and identifies fan leaves, stems and sugar leaves on the flower.
3. Accounts for unusable waste for each by-product type processed off the flower; tracks and classifies stems and fan leaves as waste.
4. Manicures and prepares harvested flower to be sold in designated medical dispensaries and cannabis retail locations.
5. Maintains quality standards and production goals.
6. Organizes and maintains a clean work environment and complies with all health and safety standards established by the State.
7. Participates in the room set-up and break-down and contributes to the clean-up of processing areas and equipment.
8. Implements basic growing principles including cloning, pruning, topping, and trimming, and mixing soils and growing mediums, transplanting, watering, pruning and physically moving plants.
9. Tracks and maintains cultivation data including room data, pest scouting, harvest reports and inventory processes.
10. Follows all IPM basics and proper application protocols.
11. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

The Harvester position requires a H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. This position requires a minimum of 6 months experience working in an agricultural environment, which may include general landscaping, and/or knowledge of farming or cultivation practices (cannabis cultivation preferred). This is considered an entry-level position in the cannabis industry. The position requires a strong attention to detail, effective time-management skills and ability to work in a highly regulated environment.