Cultivation Lead

Job Description

Job Description

TerrAscend Corp. is a leading TSX-listed company with operations across North America, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, and California through TerrAscend Growth Corp., as well as retail operations in Canada. 

TerrAscend operates The Apothecarium and other dispensary retail locations, along with scaled cultivation, processing, and manufacturing facilities across its core markets. Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as The Apothecarium, Cookies, Kind Tree, Legend, State Flower, Wana, Cuue, One, and Valhalla. 

As a Lead Cultivator, you will work within the Cultivation Department and report to the Cultivation Manager. You will assist the Cultivation Manager by carrying out day-to-day processes within the grow rooms and overseeing the daily activities of assigned cultivation team members, under the guidance and supervision of the Cultivation Manager. The tasks associated with this position include but are not limited to: crop tracking, crop documentation, performing crop production duties, labeling, cleaning, and training in accordance with the state of New Jersey regulations and TerrAscend policies and procedures. 

Join a growing, fast-paced organization where your work makes an impact. At TerrAscend, you'll have opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented teams, and help shape what's next as our business continues to evolve.  

• Responsible for increasing operational efficiency and reducing waste through ownership, teamwork, communication, and collaboration in your assigned room/area. 
• Responsible for overseeing your group assigned processes and capable of performing tasks hands-on in the grow/cultivation area. 
• Maintaining crop production schedule by ensuring adequate plant inventory. 
• Demonstrate and promote the company's vision and values. 
• Responsible for conducting SOP training and refresher training sessions for all team members who are assigned to your department. 
• Report all equipment, technical, or workload problems immediately to the Cultivation Manager. 
• Work during assigned hours and overtime, weekends, or holidays when necessary. 
• Remain in department until all work is complete each day. 
• Maintain cultivation environment (cleaning and sanitizing workspaces, consumables inventory, media inventory, etc.). 
• Adhere to company health and safety policies; including eye protection, ear protection, uniforms, hand protection, and all other PPE. 
• Follow all company analytical and administrative Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 
• Oversee daily activities of cultivation team members, under the guidance and supervision of the Cultivation Manager. 
• Report deficiencies to management. 
• Ensure 100% compliance involving proper data recording, product tracking, and security throughout all processes. 
• Ability to perform all Cultivator duties per the Cultivator job description on a daily basis. 
• Perform all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe grow facility. 
• Ability to thoroughly control and operate all cultivation equipment, including irrigation equipment, in a safe manner and environment. 
• Other duties as assigned needed/required to meet goals. 

• EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:  
• High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). 
• 1-2 years experience in a similar role or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Must be capable of leading a team and assisting them in job processes when/where required. 
• Knowledge of growing technologies, such as lights, irrigation, soil, nutrients, and more. 
• Knowledge of different cultivars and their unique growing demand. 
• Ability to execute techniques consistently. 
• Good documentation, inventory, and organization skills. 
• Ability to keep to a tight schedule. 
• Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance. 
• Flexibility with hours and days – must be open to working weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary. 
• Excellent verbal interpersonal communication skills to interact with team members. 
• Basic weights and measurement skills, ability to operate a scale. 
• Must be at least 21 years of age. 
• Subject to background check per state cannabis regulations. 

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

What We Offer 

• Health & Wellness — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible team members. 

• Plan for Your Future — 401(k) savings opportunities to help support your financial goals. 

• Time to Recharge — Paid time off and company holidays for eligible team members. 

• Grow Your Career — Learning, development, and opportunities to build your career across a growing organization. 

• Employee Perks — Team member discounts and additional programs designed to recognize and support our people. 

• Support When You Need It — Resources and programs focused on your overall well-being. 

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status, location, and other applicable factors.

  Working Conditions: 

This position requires working in an environment that has a high amount of plant matter and pollen. Areas of the facility reach high/low temperatures with high humidity levels. Employees may have exposure to conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin, depending on department job assignments.  Employees are required to wear protective gear and have the option to wear eye and ear protection. Certain areas of the facility use harsh chemicals for cleaning such as bleach and can have repetitive movements. Employees should be comfortable and capable of working under all of the above conditions. 

Physical Requirements: 

• This position may require the ability to perform essential functions that include, but are not limited to: Pushing, pulling, lifting, or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.  

• Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or walking for extended periods of time. Using hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel, and pick objects (manual dexterity).  

• Working with chemicals (e.g., butane, propane, bleach) while following strict safety guidelines.  

• Cleaning and maintaining the facility or equipment using approved chemicals.  

• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including clothing protection, close-toed non-slip shoes, and optional ear and eye protection. 

EEO Statement 

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.  

Disclaimer 

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Company has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position. 

TerrAscend participates in E-Verify. 

Please review the E-Verify Participation Notice and Right to Work Notice, available in English and Spanish.

E-Verify Participation Notice:

verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

Right to Work Notice:

verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf

Statement on External Recruiting Agencies

TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract f

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.