Cultivation Associate

About the role

Join Bud & Mary's — a premier, multi-state cannabis operator committed to Empathy, Excellence, and Value — and help produce best-in-class cannabis products that serve medical and recreational customers across Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, and Iowa. As a Cultivation Associate in our Cultivation department (hourly/frontline), you will execute daily production tasks that keep our grows healthy, compliant, and high performing. We invest in training, career advancement, and employee wellness — this role is an excellent entry point for growers who want to grow with a values-driven company.

Responsibilities

• Plant propagation (cloning/transplanting)
• Routine plant care (watering, feeding, pruning, trellising)
• Vegetative and flowering phase support
• Harvest and post-harvest operations (bucking, trimming, drying support)
• Equipment and facility sanitation
• Accurate inventory and seed-to-sale data entry
• Adherence to SOPs and safety protocols
• Collaborating with the team to meet production schedules

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings and background checks and comply with state licensing rules
• Demonstrated physical stamina and ability to stand, walk, kneel, and perform repetitive motion for up to 8–10 hours per shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs routinely and push/pull heavier loads as needed
• Strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through to maintain compliance and product quality
• Basic plant-care knowledge (watering, feeding, pruning) or demonstrated willingness to learn quickly
• Comfortable working in controlled-environment conditions (varying temperature and humidity)
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety rules, and supervisor direction
• Basic record-keeping and computer literacy for inventory and seed-to-sale data entry
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and dependable transportation to work
• Positive attitude, teamwork orientation, and clear communication skills

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a regulated cannabis cultivation facility
• Formal education or coursework in horticulture, plant science, or a related field
• Experience with hydroponic systems, nutrient management, or environmental control systems
• Familiarity with integrated pest management (IPM) and safe pesticide handling
• Experience with seed-to-sale systems (e.g., METRC) and electronic inventory management
• Post-harvest experience (trimming, drying, curing, packaging)
• Basic equipment operation (forklift, pallet jack) or willingness to become certified
• Supervisory or leadership experience and interest in career advancement within cultivation

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Pay

Salary $17 - $17 USD per hour