Plant Transfer Specialist

Planet 13 is proud to be one of the largest, most advanced, and sustainable providers of medical cannabis in Florida. Our mission is to help our Florida friends and neighbors live their healthiest lives with our all-natural, sun-grown cannabis products.

We are currently looking for a Plant Transfer Specialist to join our cultivation team in St. Johns, Florida!

Summary 
The Plant Transfer Specialist is responsible for transferring mature vegetative cannabis plants into the flowering phase. This transition is a critical part of the cultivation cycle and requires accuracy, care, and compliance with all regulatory tracking procedures. The Plant Transfer Specialist collaborates closely with the cultivation team to maintain a clean and organized grow environment while adhering to company protocols, safety standards, and strict compliance with state and local cannabis regulations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Safely and efficiently move healthy cannabis plants from the vegetative room to designated flowering rooms according to production schedules. 

• Update plant batch locations and growth stage statuses in tracking systems such as Biotrack or METRC to maintain full compliance with state regulations. 

• Handle plants with care to minimize shock or damage during transport, ensuring they remain upright and structurally supported. 

• Verify and record plant counts before, during, and after the transfer process to ensure inventory accuracy. 

• Clean and sanitize carts, trays, and other transport equipment before and after use to prevent contamination. 

• Communicate any issues related to plant health, pests, or environmental conditions to Management. 

• Work closely with cultivation team members to coordinate seamless transitions between growth phases. 

• Assist with spacing and organization of plants in the flower room to optimize airflow, light penetration, and accessibility. 

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workspaces and adhere to all facility sanitation and safety procedures. 

• Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.                                                                                                                     

• Assist with the implementation of company policies, standard operating procedures, and performance standards.                                                                                                                                  

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment. 

• Daily compliance with company policies including but not limited to; state/local regulation compliance, security protocols, access protocols, dress code, and work schedules.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• At least 21 years of age or older.

• Ability to pass drug testing and a Level 2 Florida State background check.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to monitor environmental conditions and perform repetitive tasks accurately.
  
  Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance offered.

• Paid time off, including major holidays.

• Sick Time.

• 401k retirement plan.

• Employee discount.

• Early access to wages ahead of payday.

• Critical Illness Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• Short- and Long-Term Disability.

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment  

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

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

This job position may involve exposure to cannabis, cannabis odors, and cannabis smoke, which is a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. 

Disclaimer: Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status. The Company will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws.