Fertigation Specialist

Verano
Any Location, IL
Category Education
Job Description
The Fertigation Specialist provides on-site support to all plant fertigation activities within a cannabis cultivation facility, preparing and mixing nutrients, coordinating watering and fertigation schedules, and performing routine testing of pH, EC, PPM filtration, and irrigation systems.

Requirements

  • Prepare and mix nutrients
  • Coordinate watering and fertigation schedules
  • Ensure irrigation and fertigation are done accurately and meet quality standards
  • Perform routine testing of pH, EC, PPM filtration, irrigation systems, nutrient concentrations, etc.
  • Monitor temperature and dissolved oxygen levels
  • Track and record daily water usage
  • Calibrate and clean all pH and EC meters
  • Support maintaining inventory of fertigation nutrients and supplies
  • Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws
  • Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas in addition to wearing proper PPE
  • Immediately inform the Fertigation Manager of any system discrepancies
  • Visually inspect plants for any diseases, insects, and mold, reporting concerns to management for remediation
  • Document all activity using the company's track and trace system
  • Work within company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity
  • Regularly clean and sanitize fertigation equipment, tools, and work areas, including dusting tanks, plumbing, etc.
  • Provide support to additional cultivation, harvest, and production teams as needed to achieve facility production goals
  • Coordinate IPM spray schedules and accurately report in the logbook
  • Follow bug deployment schedule for the plants
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management
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