Cultivation Associate
Curaleaf
Curaleaf is redefining the cannabis industry with a focus on quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, we offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets. Who You Are You’re excited to build a well-rounded skill set in cannabis cultivation and eager to learn every aspect of the garden. With training and guidance, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across the entire production cycle, including plant care, environmental monitoring, harvesting, and more. You bring curiosity, reliability, and a team-focused mindset, making you a key part of a cultivation operation that thrives on shared knowledge and cross‑training. What You’ll Do Perform daily plant care such as cutting, rooting, transplanting, watering, feeding, trimming, staking, and pruning to keep plants healthy Track humidity, moisture, and temperature to maintain ideal growing conditions and meet quality goals Inspect plants for leaf health, bloom size, pests, or disease and remove any that don’t meet standards Assist with harvest by cutting plants, trimming, removing flowering tops, weighing products, and recording inventory in the electronic tracking system Support the curing process by hanging and dry‑racking flowers, monitoring climate conditions, labeling and weighing products, and entering inventory data Operate and maintain lighting, irrigation, and climate‑control systems while stocking supplies and keeping all cultivation areas and tools clean and sanitized Pitch in during high-demand periods to help prepare and package products, including premium extraction items Follow state regulations and security procedures by accurately labeling plants and entering inventory information What You’ll Bring A natural green thumb and a genuine passion for working with plants, with experience harvesting in a professional or home setting (gardening counts!) Thriving in a fast-paced, team environment, collaborating with others while fostering a positive and professional atmosphere Sharp attention to detail, ensuring quality and consistency in every task Reliability and strong documentation, inventory, and organizational skills to stay on top of a tight schedule Solid math and measurement skills and the ability to operate a scale with confidence A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent Even Better If Knowledge of growing technologies such as lighting, irrigation, soil, and nutrients, along with hands‑on experience in landscaping, horticulture, or agriculture Understanding of different cannabis strains and their unique growing needs Physical Requirements Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time (8‑10 hours per shift) Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance Frequent and repetitive use of hands and wrists for extended periods of time Repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access plants or equipment Ability to use required PPE when required, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non‑slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary Environmental Conditions Exposure to high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis) Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen and plant pathogens Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol Exposure to loud noises, including air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels What We Offer Competitive pay: $17.00 per hour Health, dental, and vision insurance*; Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)*; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness program and challenges; Gym discounts 401(k) retirement plan with company match; Life and disability insurance*; Supplemental Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance*; Commuter benefits* Paid time off (PTO) including vacation, sick leave and holidays; Parental leave; Bereavement leave Generous PTO and parental leave; Referral bonuses and product discounts; Community involvement Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility Available to eligible, full-time employees only* *Available to eligible, full-time employees only. Equal Opportunity Employment Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Curaleaf
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