IPM Supervisor

IPM Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Monday-Friday 7:15am-3:45pm
Salary: $57K
Location: Chambersburg, PA

Who You Are: 

The IPM Supervisor will be responsible for developing a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management plan for the facility using approved pesticides, and biocontrol agents in compliance with all state laws and regulations.  

What You'll Do:

• Supervise and train a team of IPM technicians that will be responsible for applying all compounds in a safe and effective manner
• Routinely scout for all plant pests, generating treatment maps for all IPM technicians to follow
• Schedule IPM work orders, including pesticide applications
• Maintain detailed application schedules for chemicals and biological control agents
• Maintain IPM records and documents, including weekly Scouting Report and Spray Log.
• Manage the cleaning and routine maintenance of all application equipment and sprayers
• Ensure that proper REI notifications are disseminated to the facility and posted where appropriate
• Oversee physical and digital product inventory by forecasting supply needs, ordering product, inventory tracking and ensuring that locations have proper PPE and supplies
• Maintains all pesticides in an appropriate and compliant manner
• When necessary, work closely with the fertigation team to inject drench materials into the fertigation system to control root pests
• Able to wear PPE as appropriate, including respiratory protection, and able to be exposed to hot, wet, humid conditions while wearing PPE
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Collaborate with Maintenance teams to verify equipment is properly calibrated and in working order
• Assist with weekly cultivation tasks as needed

What You'll Bring:

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma with equivalent job experience
• Ability to obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator’s license within 90 days from hire and stay up to date on approved products available for use on medical cannabis
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in commercial cannabis IPM programs
• Minimum two years’ experience as IPM Lead
• Experience with crop growing and IPM systems and the implementation of those systems
• Ability to comply with established safety standards 
• Must be able to work in a challenging fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong attention to details
• General MS office skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to work without direct supervision in a diverse team environment
• Ability to train co-workers
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and innovative
• Ability to work extended hours during peak operational seasons
• Ability to balance and prioritize tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening per state cannabis regulations
• Must pass a doctor certified fit test for wearing a respirator

Physical Requirements

• Extended time standing, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching
• Close visual focus required
• This position requires the extended and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects
• Required to stand for extended periods, lifting of objects regularly, and daily repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for 100 feet
• Ability to work in an environment that is exposed to plant materials and strong odors