$75.000 Annual
$1,500 Housing Assistance
$3.000 Relocation Assistance
No Benefits
Central Puerto Rico relocation required.
Send resumes and/or questions to info@cbdfarmsolutionllc.com
We have an exciting opportunity to add a cultivation manager to our hemp operations in Puerto Rico. The cultivation manager will oversee all horticulture related operations to ensure the achievement of production goals related to plant health, operations’ efficiency and ensure timelines and production goals are met. The cultivation manager is responsible for all of the operations and functions of the planting beds and greenhouses ensuring plant health as well as managing irrigation, fertigation and mitigation of adverse events, while reducing plant loss. This opportunity is based in Puerto Rico.
Job Responsibilities & Duties (include but are not limited to)
- Responsible and manages day-to-day facility operations, cleanliness, and improvements and all aspects of hemp cultivation.
- Responsible for assessing and requesting permanent and temporary labor as needed
- Develop and maintain cultivation protocols, task schedules, and nutrient schedules
- Participates and understands development of production protocols
- Understand irrigation, spraying and fertilizing protocols and provide direction and supervise team members executing these tasks accordingly
- Evaluates crop protection needs and participate in pest management programs.
- Manage all supply and equipment ordering to ensure that all cultivation needs are met and required supplies are stocked.
- Ensure that each plant from seed/clone to harvest is catalogued and tracked according to state compliance guidelines
- Implement procedures that maximize safety, assure consistent maintenance and sanitation of all equipment.
Critical Knowledge
- Familiarity with proper moisture and irrigation management techniques.
- Familiarity with proper nutrient management and testing procedures.
- Ability to identify common crop insect and disease problems
- Ability to observe crop stress signs
Skills
- Work independently and as a part of the team
- Accurately gather and record data
- Work outdoors (year-round), in greenhouse and field environments
- Learn and use a variety of computer software (including Microsoft Excel, etc.)
- Possess familiarity with moisture and nutrient management procedures
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks and requests
- Experience or exposure to the green industry (agriculture or horticulture).
- Ability to work with a high level of independence
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including periodic weekends.
- Able to interact and work all levels within the company and with third parties, such as colleagues from other subsidiaries, suppliers, academic partners and other related parties.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and written in English.
- Adaptability and willingness to work flexible hours.
- Must be 21 years of age and have at least a high school diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, turning and lifting to accomplish tasks routinely completed in an agricultural setting.
- Includes frequent repetitive motions of hands, wrists, arms, neck and torso
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Working Conditions
- Indoor – 25% of time. This can change depending on the projects and time of the year
- Outdoor – 75%. This can change depending on the projects and time of the year.
- High Temperatures – Ability to work in temperatures of up and over 90 degrees
- Hours may vary and weekend flexibility is a must
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or greater or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hemp and/or cannabis production environment is highly desired; a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent will be considered.
- Three five years of proven cultivation or similar experience
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Advanced hemp and/or cannabis cultivation experience, including harvesting, and drying.
- Skill in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.), Google Spreadsheet, and Google Docs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized with attention to detail.