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Cultivation Associate

Curaleaf, Johnstown, OH, United States


Overview At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets. Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our

Rooted in Good

initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Pay, Location, and Details Title:

Cultivation Associate

Pay Rate:

$16.00/hr

Location:

Johnstown, OH

Job Type:

Full Time | Non-Exempt

Shift:

Wednesday - Sunday | 7:00am-3:30pm

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

You have a natural green thumb and a genuine passion for working with plants, with experience harvesting in a professional or home setting (gardening counts!)

You thrive in a fast-paced, team environment, collaborating with others while fostering a positive and professional atmosphere

You bring sharp attention to detail, ensuring quality and consistency in every task

You are reliable and detail-oriented, with strong documentation, inventory, and organizational skills that help you stay on top of a tight schedule

You have solid math and measurement skills and the ability to operate a scale with confidence

You have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Even Better If

You bring knowledge of growing technologies such as lighting, irrigation, soil, and nutrients, along with hands-on experience in landscaping, horticulture, or agriculture

You understand different cannabis strains and their unique growing needs

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Physical:

Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per shift); lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly; frequent use of hands and wrists; repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching; ability to climb ladders or step stools; use required PPE as necessary

Environmental:

Exposure to high humidity, varying temperatures, strong odors (cannabis), soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen, plant pathogens; exposure to cleaning solvents; exposure to loud noises; exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA-approved levels

Benefits and Additional Information

Career Growth Opportunities

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Generous PTO and Parental Leave

401(K) Retirement Plan

Life/ Disability Insurance

Community Involvement

Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.

EEO and Compliance 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.

Legal Notice Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas. Lawful Permanent Residents are eligible for employment, but applicants should seek immigration counsel if necessary.

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