Ron Strider
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Going to work for a medical marijuana operation has fired the imagination of local people who are interested in taking the jobs.
But what would new hires be doing?
Last month, Holistic Farms received one of the state's first licenses to grow medical marijuana, which it plans to be doing in a former factory on Industrial Street by December.
Keith Morgan of Holistic Farms of Haverford, Pennsylvania, said Thursday he believes 30 to 35 jobs will be created in the first phase of operation, and that there will be a recruitment in the fall, possibly in October. However, he added, the initial focus is on preparing real estate for the development.
"Our first step is to get the property into shape," he said. "We're working with architects, engineers, and others to improve our structure."
He said representatives have visited the site to make evaluations.
Morgan referred questions about the types of jobs that would be created to his associate, Rick Genderson, who operates similar locations in three states. Efforts to reach Genderson were not successful.
However, according to online sources, jobs abound in the medical marijuana field.
Medical marijuana is already allowed in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Jobs in demand include lawyers who specialize in regulatory aspects, cannabis trimmers, production workers, security guards, administrators and marketers. Also in demand are "bud specialists" to work in dispensaries and advise customers about the product and doses that medical marijuana card holders should consider.
Other opportunities include packaging, manufacturers, testing labs, lighting and solar panel suppliers, and researchers.
As in other professions, the best-paying jobs also require the most education and experience. An advertised position for a master grower in Chester, Pennsylvania, requires degrees in botany or biology, seven to 10 years experience with hydroponic grows with Rockwool medium and pays $80,000 to $100,000 per year.
An analytical chemist, necessary to test the marijuana crop for potency, pesticides and other elements, can earn $100,000 or more per year.
Another important position will be for a bud tender/trimmer. These positions, expected to be recruited from agricultural schools and horticultural programs, are less skilled and are advertised as paying $10 per hour.
Due to the newness of Pennsylvania grower and dispensary licenses, few jobs are listed specifically for Pennsylvania and fewer still for western Pennsylvania. However, more should become available as growers and new dispensaries must open within six months of receiving licenses, which were awarded in June.
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But what would new hires be doing?
Last month, Holistic Farms received one of the state's first licenses to grow medical marijuana, which it plans to be doing in a former factory on Industrial Street by December.
Keith Morgan of Holistic Farms of Haverford, Pennsylvania, said Thursday he believes 30 to 35 jobs will be created in the first phase of operation, and that there will be a recruitment in the fall, possibly in October. However, he added, the initial focus is on preparing real estate for the development.
"Our first step is to get the property into shape," he said. "We're working with architects, engineers, and others to improve our structure."
He said representatives have visited the site to make evaluations.
Morgan referred questions about the types of jobs that would be created to his associate, Rick Genderson, who operates similar locations in three states. Efforts to reach Genderson were not successful.
However, according to online sources, jobs abound in the medical marijuana field.
Medical marijuana is already allowed in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Jobs in demand include lawyers who specialize in regulatory aspects, cannabis trimmers, production workers, security guards, administrators and marketers. Also in demand are "bud specialists" to work in dispensaries and advise customers about the product and doses that medical marijuana card holders should consider.
Other opportunities include packaging, manufacturers, testing labs, lighting and solar panel suppliers, and researchers.
As in other professions, the best-paying jobs also require the most education and experience. An advertised position for a master grower in Chester, Pennsylvania, requires degrees in botany or biology, seven to 10 years experience with hydroponic grows with Rockwool medium and pays $80,000 to $100,000 per year.
An analytical chemist, necessary to test the marijuana crop for potency, pesticides and other elements, can earn $100,000 or more per year.
Another important position will be for a bud tender/trimmer. These positions, expected to be recruited from agricultural schools and horticultural programs, are less skilled and are advertised as paying $10 per hour.
Due to the newness of Pennsylvania grower and dispensary licenses, few jobs are listed specifically for Pennsylvania and fewer still for western Pennsylvania. However, more should become available as growers and new dispensaries must open within six months of receiving licenses, which were awarded in June.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Medical marijuana recruitment set for October | News | ncnewsonline.com
Author: By Nancy Lowry
Contact: Contact Us | Site | ncnewsonline.com
Photo Credit: AP File
Website: ncnewsonline.com | Where our community clicks
