Cultivation Associate
About the Role
Curaleaf is seeking a Cultivation Associate to support one or more stages of the cultivation process based on business needs and team placement. This full-time, non-exempt position is located in Tooele, UT, with multiple departments available.
Available Departments & Schedules
- Flower: Monday–Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
- Harvest: Monday–Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
Department Responsibilities
Flower (Main Grow Stage):
- Perform plant maintenance such as pruning, defoliation, staking, and feeding
- Monitor environmental conditions and adjust as needed to optimize growth
- Inspect plants for health, pests, and disease
- Support overall plant development to maximize yield and quality
Harvest (Final Stage):
- Cut down plants and assist with trimming and processing
- Hang and rack plants for drying while monitoring environmental conditions
- Weigh, label, and record inventory in compliance with state regulations
- Prepare product for curing and packaging while maintaining quality standards
Across All Departments:
- Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized workspaces
- Follow all compliance, safety, and security procedures
- Support team needs during high-demand periods
Who You Are
You're excited to build a well-rounded skill set in cannabis cultivation and are open to working in different stages of the plant lifecycle. Whether supporting early plant development in the Nursery, maintaining plant health in Flower, or assisting with Harvest and post-cut processes, you bring curiosity, reliability, and a team-first mindset. You're comfortable with hands-on work and eager to learn the specific processes that drive quality at each stage of cultivation.
Qualifications
- Interest in working with plants and hands-on environments (gardening or similar experience is a plus)
- Team-oriented mindset with the flexibility to support different departments as needed
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Reliability and the ability to follow processes and meet production goals
- Comfort with repetitive tasks and/or physically active work depending on department
- Basic math and measurement skills, including the ability to use a scale
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Preferred Experience
- Experience in cultivation, agriculture, landscaping, or horticulture
- Familiarity with different cannabis growth stages or strains
- Exposure to grow environments, irrigation systems, or climate control systems
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 environments with 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 but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms
- Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels
Pay
$16.00/hr
Benefits
- 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.