Cultivation Lead

Welcome to Revolution, where we’re transforming the cannabis experience one plant at a time! As a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, Revolution prides itself on cultivating premium products and providing exceptional service to our customers. Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge techniques ensure we produce the highest quality cannabis products, all while maintaining our commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Summary Revolution is hiring a Cultivation Lead who will be responsible for coordinating and ensuring timely completion of day-to-day work tasks for the assigned section. The Cultivation Lead provides guidance and work direction within assigned function, working cross-functionally to facilitate a culture of teamwork and collaboration. The Cultivation Lead is an informal leader with strong communication and organization skills with demonstrated experience training team members.

Current Recruitment for roles in the following areas: We are adding additional Leads for the Flower Department within Cultivation.

Essential Functions

Represent Revolution’s core values: Community, Accountability, Revolutionary, Excellence

• Demonstrate consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality to maintain daily operations and team effectiveness.
• Observe all safety and biosecurity practices and guidelines while executing tasks. 
• Ensure all section tasks are completed correctly and on time using the Revolution-approved standard operating processes.
• Ensure schedules are adhered to and quality control measures are followed.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and SOPs.
• Inspect work quality and quantity of the section team.
• Ensure that all inventory and production reporting data is recorded accurately and on time.
• Accurately record data and observations using Biotrack and Cannabis365 operating systems as required.
• Follow all rules of conduct regarding proprietary information and processes.
• Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the team.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety and PPE guidelines according to OSHA, Illinois Department of Agriculture, and product label standards
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Experience working in agriculture or horticulture is preferred.
• Ability to lead by example and work “hands on” with the team (required).

Required or Preferred Skills:

• Commitment to high-quality work
• Ability to create a positive work environment
• Demonstrated ability to educate others on standard processes
• Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to biosecurity measures/regulations
• Ability to quickly change duties due to demand
• Ability to multi-task and count large quantities
• Strong knowledge of compliance requirements and industry best practices preferred
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform basic math functions (Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide)

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must possess valid state ID.
• Must be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements in order to work in in cannabis industry (requires background check and state review).

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance. 
• Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks. 
• Must be able to tolerate strong odors in the workplace.
• May be exposed to dust, kief, cleaning chemicals, and fumes. Although systems are in place to remove these byproducts, there is still exposure to some degree. 
• Frequently works in rooms with bright light where eye protection is required. 
• Frequently works in rooms with moderate heat and humidity. 
• Constantly exposed to moderate background noise due to environmental systems, equipment, and fans. 
• Must be able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater). 
• Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as; reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions. 
• Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise).
• Frequent sitting and/or standing and walking, which may be required for long periods and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.

Work Schedule:

• 40+ hours weekly with flexible hours depending on department needs.
• Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation/Benefits Insights Pay Range based on experience: ($20-24 Per Hour). Revolution's Full-Time Employees are eligible for benefit offerings for the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HSA Options, PTO, 401k with company match. 

Revolution is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Revolution are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Diverse candidates encouraged to apply.