Cultivation Agent

Cresco Labs; Brookville (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

major medical, dental and vision insur

a 401(K)-match program

FSA/HSA programs

LTD/STD options

life insurance and AD&D

paid holidays and paid time off

annual discretionary bonuses

stock options

participation in our employee discount

Benefits eligibility for permanent pos

Job summary

Cresco Labs is seeking a Cultivation Agent to join our facility. The Cultivation Agent handles on-site cultivation for cannabis gardens, performing day-to-day plant care and quality control to ensure high-quality product.

Responsibilities include watering, pruning, harvesting, and maintaining production area organization and sanitation. The role supports the cultivation team, follows SOPs, and contributes to overall team success through careful monitoring of plants and equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated production or similar field serving human consumption.
• Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or cannabis cultivation preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plant biology and cultivation techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, effective time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new cultivation practices and technologies.
• Requires work around plant material, with exposure to pollen/dust.
• Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks with hands.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs to torso level.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily plant care activities, such as watering, pruning, and monitoring plant health.
• Assist in transplanting plants into new containers and media.
• Regularly prune plants to maintain shape and canopy structure for light exposure.
• Assist with topping, lollipopping, and other plant training techniques as needed.
• Monitor room conditions (temperature, humidity, CO2) and report discrepancies.
• Assist with harvesting plants at the appropriate time, including cutting and preparing for drying.
• Maintain accurate records of plant growth, health observations, and tasks performed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment; sanitize tools and areas to meet standards.

Skills

Regulated production experience

Horticulture/cannabis cultivation

Plant biology and care basics

Attention to detail

Time management

Follow SOPs in fast-paced environments

Willingness to learn new practices

Work around plant materials (pollen/dí

Job description

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey. Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis. At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

SCHEDULE

Full Time: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking a Cultivation Agent to join our facility. The Cultivation Agent is responsible for providing on-site cultivation for one or more medical cannabis gardens. Completion of tasks assigned by the Cultivation Team Lead to monitor and maintain plant production and health. Maintain quality control measures to ensure high quality product. Maintain organization, cleanliness and efficiency of production area. Main duties will entail carrying out day-to-day plant care including watering, pruning, harvesting and trimming. The Cultivation Agent plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and quality of the plants, contributing to the overall success of the cultivation team.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Perform daily plant care activities, such as watering, pruning, and monitoring plant health to ensure plants are thriving in all stages of growth (veg, flower, etc.).
• Assistin transplanting plants into new containers and media, ensuring proper techniques are used to support healthy root development.
• Regularly prune plants tomaintainappropriate shapeand canopy structure, ensuring maximum light exposure and air circulation.Assistwith topping,lollipopping, and other plant training techniques as needed.
• Assistin monitoring room conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels, tomaintainan optimalenvironment for plant growth. Report any discrepancies or concerns to the supervisor.
• Assistwith harvesting plants at theappropriate time, including cutting, bucking, and preparing plants for drying. Ensure plants are handled properly tomaintainquality.
• Ensureaccuraterecord-keeping of plant growth, health observations, and tasks performed. Document any issues or adjustments made during the cultivation process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment. Clean and sanitize tools, equipment, and work areas regularly to meet compliance and sanitation standards.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Experience in general production, preferably a regulated field producing for human consumption.Or,any satisfactory combination of experience and training which clearlydemonstratesthe ability to perform the above-described duties.
• Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or cannabis cultivation preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plant biology, plant care, and cultivation techniquespreferred.
• Strong attention to detail, effective time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new cultivation practices and technologies.
• Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust.
• Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands forlong periodsof time.
• Requires ability tolift upto 50lbsto torso level.

BENEFITS

• major medical, dental and vision insurance
• a 401(K)-match program
• FSA/HSA programs
• LTD/STD options
• life insurance and AD&D
• paid holidays and paid time off
• annual discretionary bonuses
• stock options
• participation in our employee discount program
• Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• The company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Pay Range

$18.50 - $18.50 USD

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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