Key Points
- The article describes the job summary of an IPM Lead, who is responsible for overseeing all Integrated Pest Management activities and eliminating undesirable insects.
- The primary responsibilities of the IPM Lead include applying IPM products, scouting for pests, identifying pests, maintaining equipment, and coordinating work orders with Cultivation Management.
- The job requirements for the position include the ability to identify pests, physical aptitude for manual labor tasks, accountability, attention to detail, and adherence to policies and procedures.
- The article also provides an overview of the company, Ascend Wellness Holdings, and its commitment to fostering a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium customer-focused retail experience. The company is seeking to build a world-class team dedicated to shaping the future of cannabis.
Ascend Wellness
@awh
AWH is a U.S. multi-state operator in seven states including Illinois, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland.
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JOB SUMMARY
The IPM Lead works in conjunction with IPM and Cultivation Management, overseeing all Integrated Pest Management activities. Eliminates and controls undesirable insects, with infrequent supervision. The IPM Lead is versed in proper application methodology including calibration, application procedures and insect, arachnid, vertebrate, and pathogen identification.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES
- Apply IPM products including sprays and biological control agents.
- Scouting all cultivation areas for signs and symptoms of pests, pathogens, and other plant health issues.
- Identify insects, arthropods, vertebrates, and other pests.
- Operate, maintain, and repair IPM equipment as needed.
- Coordinate scheduling of work orders with Cultivation Management
- Stay current on practices and all local, state, and federal codes and regulations related to IPM in agriculture.
- Ensure timely submission of all required records.
- Implement quality standards; conducts and documents follow-up inspections.
- Complete required training to maintain any applicable commercial applicators licenses.
- Provide guidance and supervision to IPM Technicians
- Assist in training new employees.
- Respond to reports of IPM issues reported by cultivation.
- Maintain effective written and oral communication with IPM/Cultivation Management
- Follow standard operating procedures for assigned tasks and projects and follow all safety protocol.
- Maintain cleanliness of cultivation areas and ensure sanitation procedures are being closely followed.
- Work in a fast paced and challenging environment
- Maintain compliance with company SOPs and report changes or updates to management as needed.
- Additional ad hoc projects, tasks, and responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to identify insects, arthropods, vertebrates, and other pests and pathogens and create treatment plans based on physiology.
- Physical aptitude and health necessary to perform manual labor tasks required for the proper management of a commercial grow
- Display accountability, proactive behavior, and strong attention to detail
- Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to strict policies and procedure
- Well organized and ability to keep deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
- Must be 21 years or older
- Full knowledge of all applicable law, regulations, and requirements to always keep the facility at 100% compliance, this includes being up to date on any changes to current applicable laws/regulations
- Must be able to obtain and retain a Registered Agent Card issued by the state of operation.
- Must be able to internalize training and follow instructions.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.
EEO STATEMENT
Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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