Lead Cultivation Associate

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes a description about Curaleaf, but we need to follow rules: Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it. Do not repeat job title as heading. Do not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, etc. Preserve all substantive information. We need to parse the posting: It includes: - Intro paragraph about Curaleaf (company description). Could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" would be description of the role. The intro is about company, not role. But we could treat as "About the role" maybe includes company overview? The instruction: Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can create sections for those headings if content exists. We have: - Job Type: Full-Time; Non-Exempt - Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7AM to 3:30PM - Pay-Rate: Starting at $21.25/hr - Location: Hammonton, NJ - Title: Lead Cultivation Associate (but we don't repeat as heading) - Responsibilities: "Essential Duties And Responsibilities" list (many bullet-like sentences) - Requirements: list (1-year experience, HS diploma, etc.) - Preferred Qualifications: "1-year relevant experience with team leadership preferred" - Skills & Abilities: list (time-management, planning, confidentiality, etc.) - Physical Requirements: list (physical aptitude) - Competencies: list (Ensure Accountability, Problem Solving, etc.) - Benefits: "What We Offer: 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." - Pay: "Curaleaf Pay Transparency $21.25—$21.25 USD" (so pay is fixed $21.25/hr) - Schedule: already given. We need to avoid boilerplate: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Also remove social media follow, company description beyond role? The intro about Curaleaf may be considered boilerplate? It's not exactly legal but it's company overview. The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The company overview might be considered not boilerplate but it's generic. However we might keep it under "About the role" or maybe we can omit if it's not specific to role. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we could combine company overview into "About the role" section. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Thus produce something like:

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Cultivation Associates in the performance of cultivation tasks such as watering, feeding, defoliating, transplanting, organizing, cleaning cultivation spaces and operator-level maintenance in the vegetative garden space.
• Co-lead and support additional department functions such as sanitation, room preparation, mother plant care, cloning, etc.
• Care for cannabis plants via transplanting, pruning and fertilizing with oversight from Cultivation management.
• Lead and pace the team to ensure adherence to the grow plan and schedule.
• Ensure product integrity; making sure plant quality is maintained while being cloned, grown and harvested.
• Safely handle and apply sanitizing, foliar and preventative chemical sprays.
• Perform daily audits of garden rooms to maintain optimal growing conditions.
• Monitor/report problems with lighting, HVAC, CO2, irrigation and air flow systems.
• Monitor humidity/temperature levels and report readings that are out of tolerance.
• Perform pest inspection and mitigation activities to prevent/remediate mold, powdery mildew, spider mites, root aphids, fungus gnats, etc.
• Maintain the correct plant structure and level of foliage to allow for proper airflow and light penetration by removing leaves strategically per schedule.
• Measure and dispose of plant waste in accordance with state regulations.
• Support department core metrics (quantity, quality, and productivity objectives).
• Measure planned versus actual performance on an hourly cadence.
• Utilize and maintain production data files, records, and reports such as the Daily Hour-by-Hour Tracker, load plans, grow schedules, and plant inventory.
• Support tracking and recordkeeping functions with the state seed-to-sale e-system MJ Freeway remaining in compliance with DOH rules and regulations.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOP) for all operations, ensuring adherence to company and regulatory compliance (proper weighing, data recording, product tracking, security, green waste disposal, etc.)
• Train and coach team members in accordance with SOP.
• Remain engaged with department continuous improvement and occupational safety initiatives such as the 5S program and Hazard Communication.
• Hold self and others accountable at all times.
• Assist management with cultivation scheduling and resource planning (labor, consumables) daily/weekly/monthly.
• Support the 5S program and Sanitation Schedules. Serve as a team champion for sanitation and bio-security.
• Pass on key communications from management and keep the team informed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1-year of experience in commercial cannabis, agricultural, or landscaping setting preferred (growing, harvesting, etc.)
• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and improve each operation.
• Understand basic weight and measurement concepts and able to operate various scales and meters.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year relevant experience with team leadership preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to focus; attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly
• Skills at using computers, web browsers, Google Apps
• Ability to remain calm in periods of high stress or unusual activity
• Absolute reliability and honesty

Physical Requirements

• Must possess the physical aptitude and health necessary to perform manual labor tasks required to accomplish duties, including but not limited to:
• Sitting, standing and performing repetitive tasks for long periods of time.
• Standing, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted, carrying plants, product totes, pushing carts, etc.
• Able to use hands, wrists, and forearms repetitively and with dexterity in job duties.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment for the duration of the shift.
• Extended time standing, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching
• Close visual focus required
• Extended and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for 100 feet

Competencies

• Ensure Accountability – Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Problem Solving – In a team setting, identifies and helps resolve problems in a timely manner asking for help when needed.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others. Inspires and motivates others to perform well. Effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Accepts feedback from others. Gives appropriate recognition to others. Is available to the team when needed.
• Quality Management – Explores ways to improve and promote quality. Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and tenacity.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works ethically with integrity. Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures. Supports organizational goals and values. Leads by example.
• Strategic Thinking – Supports and contributes to strategies to achieve organizational goals. Understands organization's strengths and weaknesses and takes action to improve the current state.
• Planning/Organizing – Assists with the prioritizing and planning work activities and resources. Uses time efficiently. Understands goals and objectives and communicates them clearly.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Practices empathy, humility and objectivity and is a team resource.
• Dependability – Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions and keeps commitments. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time and to standard or notifies superior of problems. Contributes ideas to every solution.

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.

Pay

$21.25 per hour (fixed)

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

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