Casual Production Operator

Introduction:

About the role

The Production Operator – Cultivator is responsible for delivering a broad range of cultivation and horticultural production duties associated with the production of medicinal cannabis crops, and associated research, across Cann's State-of-the-art Cultivation and Production Facility in Mildura.

As a Cultivator, you will

Perform activities related to the cultivation and production of medical cannabis and associated research as directed by the Facility Operations Manager (site). This includes but not limited to the following:

Participate in all aspects of the cultivation life cycle from: cuttings, propagation, transplanting, fertigation & supplementation, maintenance of mother stock, harvesting, plant health management, waste management, pest & disease control, and cultivation/production area cleaning.

Participate in R&D, cultivation, and production events (as listed above) while ensuring the cultivation team's strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Operate and perform checks and maintenance on specialised machinery, robotics, and equipment within the production environment.

Establishing and maintaining cultivation and production procedures and forms within CANN's Quality Management System (QMS) as directed.

Completes cultivation documentation/batch files/labelling in line Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and participates in document reviews/evaluations.

Execute site-specific Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPDM) strategies as directed.

Participates in the general upkeep and maintenance of the cultivation facility to maintain the site as clean, tidy and in good repair.

Contribute to process improvement within the cultivation and production environment.

Operates and monitors facility fertigation, climate control systems and other cultivation equipment and systems. Further, escalates and responds to alarms/faults in line with agreed procedures or instructions.

Participate in deviation investigations and report write-up.

Operate in compliance with site security policies and OHS and Quality requirements (GACP/GMP) through strict execution of SOPs.

Participate in Scheduled Drug Movement events.

Participate in procurement and inventory related activities as directed.

Maintain and restock production supplies as directed.

Prompt escalation of all cultivation, quality, production, OHS and security events/issues/deviations and crop health issues.

Attend weekly team meetings and other learning activities as directed.

About you

Qualifications/Licences

Tertiary or Diploma qualifications in Science, Agricultural Science, Production Horticulture or related field (preferred).

Pre-employment Security and Health Screening.

Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

Experience

Experience in manufacturing and/or production horticulture (preferred).

Industrial machine operation, troubleshooting and maintenance (asset).

Food and beverage hygiene and production experience (asset).

Skills/Competencies

Good communication skills, written, verbal and active listening skills.

Team player / metrics driven.

Strong attention to detail.

Flexibility and adaptability.

Ability to perform manual Labor tasks associated with cultivation events and general warehouse operations.

Working Conditions

Team player / metrics driven.

Strong attention to detail.

Flexibility and adaptability.

Ability to perform manual Labor tasks associated with cultivation events and general warehouse operations.

Physical effort is required, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 15kgs.

Temperatures range from 20 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees Celsius.

Ability to work weekends, public holidays as required.

Repetitive use of hands, wrists and forearms.

This position involves significant exposure to cannabis/plant materials, and it is therefore not likely suitable for an employee that may suffer from allergies to cannabis/plant pollen material, or experience other medical issues, such as asthma and hay fever, as a result of cannabis/plant material exposure.

If you believe your skills and experience meet the above criteria, and you want to take the next step in your career in a supportive and innovative environment, click apply today.

Cann Group is an equal opportunity employer and appreciates the value inherent in a diverse workforce. At Cann, we are committed to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance during the recruitment and selection process, please let our People & Culture team know.

Please note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Check.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.