Cultivation Associate

Renew Cannabis Co.; Lebanon (ME); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee discount program

Job summary

East Coast Cannabis in Lebanon, Maine is hiring entry-level Cannabis Cultivation Associates for our cultivation facility. You will be hands-on throughout the grow cycle with comprehensive training provided, no prior cannabis experience required.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, sanitation and adherence to SOPs in a fast-paced environment. You will support cloning, transplanting, feeding, pruning, room movements, and post-harvest processing, aiming for steady weekly production while

Qualifications

• Entry-level, hands-on role in a fast-paced production environment.
• No prior cannabis experience required; comprehensive training provided.
• Physical fitness and ability to wear PPE and perform repetitive tasks.
• Compliance with SOPs, safety standards and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate cannabis through all stages of the grow cycle and support the full plant lifecycle.
• Move plants between rooms as they progress through the grow cycle.
• Assist with harvesting, trimming, sorting and post-harvest processing.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of tools, equipment and workspace.
• Follow production timelines and report observations to management.
• Help achieve weekly production goals and quality standards.

Job description

East Coast Cannabis is growing! Our Cultivation facility in Lebanon, Maine is seeking motivated, dependable individuals to join our team as Cannabis Cultivation Associates. This is an entry-level, hands‑on role within a fast‑paced production environment. No prior cannabis experience is required, we provide comprehensive training.

What You’ll Be Doing

• At our Lebanon facility, we cultivate high‑quality cannabis through every stage of the grow cycle. As a Cultivation Associate, you’ll support:
• The full plant lifecycle, cloning, transplanting, feeding, pruning, and shaping plants in vegetative and flowering stages
• Moving plants between rooms as they progress through the grow cycle
• Assisting with harvesting and plant breakdown
• Trimming, sorting, classification, and packaging (post‑harvest processing)
• Resetting grow rooms (removing grow medium, cleaning tables and fans, reinstalling trellises, sweeping and mopping floors)
• Maintaining strict cleanliness and sanitation standards for tools, equipment, and workspaces
• Following detailed production timelines from clone to harvest
• Reporting observations or concerns to management promptly
• Following all SOPs, safety requirements, and compliance regulations
• Help maintain quality and production standards, including:
• Manicuring flower for retail sale with strong attention to quality control
• Maintaining steady weekly production goals
• Properly trimming (manicuring) a minimum of 55 grams of flower per hour

Physical Requirements

• This is a physically active role. Team members should be comfortable with:
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Bending, climbing ladders, and performing repetitive tasks
• Wearing required PPE (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection)
• Working in environments that may be hot, cold, wet, or humid

Bonus Perk:

Join the team and earn a $500 sign‑on bonus after 90 days, plus enjoy one of the most generous employee discount programs in the state.