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Acreage Holdings · 5 days ago

Integrated Pest Managment Supervisor

Middlefield, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Canopy USA, LLC is a leading vertically integrated operator in the U.S. cannabis industry, and they are seeking an Integrated Pest Management Supervisor to oversee pest management activities at their cultivation site. The role involves conducting scouting, coordinating treatments, and ensuring compliance with regulations to protect crop health.

CannabisPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct daily scouting for pests, pathogens, and other plant health risks across Clone, Veg, Flower, and Mother rooms

Coordinate and oversee all IPM-related applications, including foliar sprays and beneficial insect releases on routine/regular basis

Schedule and manage irrigation line sanitation events to prevent waterborne pathogens

Communicate clearly with Cultivation Supervisors and Managers on risk areas, trends, or protocol recommendations

Respond quickly and appropriately to emergent pest or pathogen outbreaks

Enforce facility biosecurity protocols and assist in identifying and addressing potential contamination risks

Maintain IPM inventory and manage ordering of supplies, PPE, and application equipment

Partner with Flower, Veg, and Harvest Leads to align IPM activity with the plant schedule and room transitions

Train Cultivation Technicians on IPM tasks and SOPs, and follow up to ensure adherence to expectations

Lead and encourage effective communication amongst the cultivation team fostering a positive work environment

Partner with managers and human resources for talent selection, onboarding, offboarding, employee relations concerns and talent development

Maintain accurate records of scouting results, treatment events, and sanitation activities for state, compliance, and internal tracking

Maintain compliance with all state-specific regulations related to pesticide use, sanitation, and recordkeeping

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Additional tasks as assigned by management

Qualification

Pest identificationPathogen treatment strategiesFoliar application techniquesIrrigation systems knowledgeInventory managementTeam collaborationCommunication skillsLeadership skillsDetail-orientedOrganizational skills

Required

Must be 21 years of age or older

High School Diploma or equivalent

1-3 years of experience in commercial cannabis cultivation or the equivalent of experience within a large cannabis cultivation facility, and proven knowledge and experience

Strong knowledge of pest and pathogen identification, prevention, and treatment strategies

Working understanding of foliar application techniques and beneficial insect use

Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Must be able to pass a medical evaluation and all applicable state pesticide certification exams to legally handle and apply restricted-use pesticides (as required by the state where operating)

Must be eligible to work in a cannabis facility and pass all background and credentialing checks

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Proficiency with inventory systems and office equipment

Must be flexible to work extended hours, weekends, or off-hours as needed to support timely IPM execution

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment