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Passionate about helping patients with farm-to-flame cannabis? New to medical cannabis but looking to start in an exciting career under the guidance of expert cannabis professionals? We’d love to hear from you! We are located in Vicksburg, MS and currently accepting applications for the following positions.
For Mississippi residents who can pass a criminal background check only! See Mississippi’s guide on requirements here:
We are hiring!
The Cultivation Tech lives by the mantra “plants come first!” and follows the Cultivation Lead and Head Grower in every aspect of growing medicinal cannabis, including watering, feeding, flushing, pruning, washing, cloning, and transplanting. Attention to detail and following directions to the letter are extremely important. This is a great opportunity to learn every aspect of cannabis growing from a master grower with decades of experience.
Job Functions
Cultivation Techs are responsible for the following:
- Defoliating, transplanting, watering, mixing nutrients, cloning and cutting.
- Knowledge of growing techniques, including the growing process, light schedules and more.
- Plant pests and microbials, with good eyesight for spotting issues before they become a problem.
- Harvesting of plants, recording measurements, submitting records to the Compliance Officer.
- Following good agricultural practices and state regulatory requirements.
- Tender love and care for our cannabis plants, giving each plant the attention it deserves.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Ability to execute techniques consistently
Competencies
- Communicate well.
- Time management and organization.
- Thoroughness and finishing jobs.
- Self-directed and detail-oriented with strong problem solving and decision making skills.
- Able to work efficiently and accurately.
- Flexible, team-oriented person with good communication skills.
- Must be dexterous and adaptable.
Basic Qualifications
- Basic math skills.
- High school Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior nursery, landscaping or agricultural experience.
- Ability to work effectively and in a cohesive team atmosphere with all areas.
- Must be able to work in a strict regulatory environment.
Working Conditions
We are looking to fill full-time positions. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. with some weekends as needed.
Physical Requirements
Must be ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move between growing tables that are 24 inches apart, and be standing for long periods during the day.
Other Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the State of Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program and be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Must live within commute distance of our facility in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
- For the integrity of our cultivars and to maintain a pesticide-free environment, we cannot hire employees who cultivate and/or handle hemp nor any other agricultural product.
The Maintenance Technician maintains the life support of cultivation, ensuring all lighting, climate control, plumbing, fertigation and other are in top working shape at all times. You will work under the Maintenance Director in both routine and emergency work that comes with a large indoor cultivation operation. Maintaining a clean, safe work environment for the cultivation team is paramount. This job will have you exposed to carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy management, fire and life safety and security systems.
Job Functions
Maintenance Techs are responsible for the following:
- Preventative maintenance on all facility systems.
- Maintain ducting and air handling, cleaning and inspecting equipment, completing scheduled filter, battery and other changeouts.
- Repair and maintain plumbing, electrical systems, security systems, fans, lights, dehumidifiers, ducting, safety monitoring systems, fire extinguishers, and more.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment including bathrooms.
- Daily disposal of all non-cannabis trash and recyclables.
- Respond to the immediate needs of the management and cultivation team to address problems.
- Assist in construction and/or improvement of facility systems and structures.
- Keep and maintain facility cleaning and maintenance records.
Competencies
- Communicate well.
- Time management and organization.
- Thoroughness and finishing jobs.
- Self-directed and detail-oriented with strong problem solving and decision making skills.
- Able to work efficiently and accurately.
- Flexible, team-oriented person with good communication skills.
- Must be adaptable.
Basic Qualifications
- Basic math skills.
- High school Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior trade experience.
- Operate a variety of tools
- Operate machinery such as pallet jacks, forklifts and more.
- Must be able to work in a strict regulatory environment.
Working Conditions
We are looking to fill full-time positions. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. with some weekends as needed.
Physical Requirements
Must be ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move between growing tables that are 24 inches apart, and be standing, moving and bending for long periods during the day.
Other Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the State of Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program and be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Must live within commute distance of our facility in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
- For the integrity of our cultivars and to maintain a pesticide-free environment, we cannot hire employees who cultivate and/or handle hemp nor any other agricultural product.
The Security Officer is responsible for overall security at the cultivation facility and reports to the Compliance Officer. You will be responsible for the intake of all employees, visitors, contractors and other whom enter the site. In addition you will be responsible for responding to security-related issues on site and accepting shipments to the address.
Job Functions
Security Officers are responsible for the following:
- Properly vetting and signing in all personnel entering/leaving the site.
- Maintain Big River’s leading position in adhering to Mississippi’s regulatory requirements.
- Control all incoming/outgoing traffic at multiple entrances.
- Monitor surveillance equipment and safety alert systems.
- Maintaining a strict paper log of the names, positions and times personnel arrived or left the facility.
- Patrolling the facility periodically and noting any safety or security issues.
- In the event of an emergency that requires an evacuation of the building, you will be responsible for bringing the log of personnel for an accurate roll call.
- Investigate and record security breaches or incidents.
- Printing and credentialing employee, visitor and contractor badges.
- Properly intaking shipments to the facility, reviewing for damage and forwarding to the proper department.
Competencies
- Communicate well.
- Attention to detail.
- Thoroughness.
- Self-directed and detail-oriented with strong problem solving and decision making skills.
- Able to work efficiently and accurately.
- Flexible, team-oriented person with good communication skills.
- Observant.
- Computer experience and ability to learn new software quickly.
Basic Qualifications
- Basic math skills.
- High school Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior security experience, preferably on a large industrial site.
- Ability to work effectively alone.
- Must be able to work in a strict regulatory environment and follow state and company guidelines.
- Experience with surveillance software and hardware a plus.
Working Conditions
We are looking to fill full-time positions at all hours, seven days a week.
Physical Requirements
Must be ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods and walk frequently during the day.
Other Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the State of Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program and be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Must live within commute distance of our facility in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
- For the integrity of our cultivars and to maintain a pesticide-free environment, we cannot hire employees who cultivate and/or handle hemp nor any other agricultural product.
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