Cannabis Cultivation Specialist: Growth, Harvest & Care

Green Thumb Industries; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries in West Haven, CT is seeking a Cultivation Technician to care for cannabis plants through all growth stages, including potting, pruning, transplanting, and defoliating with precision in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities include harvest prep, room sanitation, and adherence to GMP and state guidelines. Requirements: at least a HS diploma or GED, ability to obtain state badge; cannabis experience not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree or certifications preferred.
• Prior cannabis experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Topping plants
• Bottoming plants
• Transplanting & Defoliating
• Tending to grow types of media
• Scouting for disease or potential insects
• Training plants
• Adhere to national grow model and standards
• Prepare room for harvest
• Harvest / take down plants
• Defoliate and break plants into smaller pieces
• Hang plants on dry rack
• Clean both dry and flower rooms in between harvests
• Sweeping, mopping and all other required cleaning
• Cleaning of the plant housing devices
• Maintenance and cleaning of the plant tables
• Maintenance of the plant pots
• Reporting any issues to management to ensure a timely fix
• Be aware of hazards in the workspace
• Retain and understand department specific training
• Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions
• Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements
• Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements
• Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor
• Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor
• Report and elevate safety & quality concerns

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or certifications

Job description

Green Thumb Industries in West Haven, CT is seeking a Cultivation Technician to care for cannabis plants through all growth stages, including potting, pruning, transplanting, and defoliating with precision in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities include harvest prep, room sanitation, and adherence to GMP and state guidelines. Requirements: at least a HS diploma or GED, ability to obtain state badge; cannabis experience not required.