Cannabis Cultivation Technician at Proper Brands

At Proper Brands, we’re building a community of passionate, genuine people to grow the legal cannabis market. Together, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of quality in everything we do—from people to product and everything in between. At Proper, it’s not about being the biggest. It’s about being the best in what we do, demonstrating compassion, and improving people’s lives through cannabis. We believe that happy people make happy plants, and happy plants make happy people.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cannabis Cultivation Technician to assist with the coordination of all grow operations in a controlled agriculture environment. The Cannabis Cultivation Technician will join us on our journey to transform our bold ambitions for the Missouri cannabis market into a reality.

The Cannabis Cultivation Technician will work out of our Rock Hill, MO warehouse. This opportunity will start at $18/hour, with the schedule being Monday-Thursday with occasional weekends.

The Cultivation Technician exists to execute daily cultivation tasks in alignment with production plans and established standards across both vegetative and flowering operations. This role is responsible for performing plant care, sanitation, and documentation activities with consistency and accuracy. It is accountable for completing assigned work on time, following SOPs, and maintaining plant quality within assigned areas. By executing tasks reliably and to standard, this role supports consistent production outcomes and overall operational efficiency. This position is responsible for upholding Proper Cannabis’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives .

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned plant care tasks including propagation, transplanting, pruning, training, and harvest activities as directed.
• Executes watering, feeding, and crop maintenance practices according to established procedures.
• Monitors plant condition and reports abnormalities or concerns to leadership.
• Completes assigned tasks within expected timeframes and according to daily production plans.
• Follow direction from Leads and Assistant Managers to support production priorities.
• Maintains productivity and focus throughout assigned work periods.
• Maintains clean, organized workspaces to prevent contamination and ensure efficient operations.
• Clean tools, equipment, and work areas in accordance with SOP’s .
• Follows all hygiene and sanitation requirements before and during production activities. Accurately records required data including plant tracking, material usage, and task completion.
• Accurately records required data including plant tracking, material usage, and task completion.
• Follows all regulatory and internal compliance requirements.
• Ensures all documentation is completed correctly and on time.

Requirements

• Great attitude and ability to follow direction, learn quickly and gain an understanding of the broader cultivation process
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Passion for cannabis
• Must submit fingerprints and pass criminal background check to obtain Missouri Agent ID card
• High School diploma or GED required
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
1 year of experience in commercial cannabis or related field

Preferred

• Prior cultivation experience in a cannabis cultivation setting, working with a large volume of plants.
Horticulture/Plant Science degree

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Walk, stand, stoop, bend/crouch and climb up and down stairs, ladders & scaffolding
Lift 50 lbs

Benefits Package

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Term life insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and support.
• Employee discount program.
Paid parental leave

Disclaimer: The information provided in this job advertisement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required for the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties as necessary. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.