Cultivation Associate

Curaleaf; Litchfield (CT); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA/FSA available

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) retirement plan with company 's

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Job summary

Curaleaf is seeking a Cultivation Associate to grow premium cannabis by performing daily plant care from clone to harvest. You will monitor environmental conditions, assist with harvest and packaging, and maintain accurate inventory records in a fast-paced cultivation facility.

You bring a green thumb, attention to detail, and teamwork, with a willingness to learn all stages of cultivation including lighting, irrigation, and climate control.

Qualifications

• Experience harvesting in a professional or home setting is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Care for cannabis plants daily (watering, feeding, pruning, and training).
• Monitor humidity, temperature, and environmental conditions.
• Assist with harvest, trim, weigh, and record inventory.
• Support curing and packaging, label and weigh products.
• Operate and maintain cultivation equipment and keep areas clean.

Skills

Green thumb

Team player

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Measurement skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Scale operation

Job description

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.

Title: Cultivation Associate

Pay Rate: $17/hr

Location: Litchfield, IL

Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt

Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Who You Are

You’re excited to build a well‑rounded skill set in cannabis cultivation and eager to learn every aspect of the garden. With training and guidance, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across the entire production cycle, including plant care, environmental monitoring, harvesting, and more. You bring curiosity, reliability, and a team‑focused mindset, making you a key part of a cultivation operation that thrives on shared knowledge and cross‑training.

What You’ll Do

As a Cultivation Associate at Curaleaf, you’ll be cross‑trained to support the full plant life cycle, from clone to harvest, helping to grow premium cannabis while maintaining top‑quality standards. Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Performing daily plant care such as cutting, rooting, transplanting, watering, feeding, trimming, staking, and pruning to keep plants healthy
• Tracking humidity, moisture, and temperature to maintain ideal growing conditions and meet quality goals
• Inspecting plants for leaf health, bloom size, pests, or disease and removing any that don’t meet standards
• Assisting with harvest by cutting plants, trimming, removing flowering tops, weighing products, and recording inventory in the electronic tracking system
• Supporting the curing process by hanging and dry‑racking flowers, monitoring climate conditions, labeling and weighing products, and entering inventory data
• Operating and maintaining lighting, irrigation, and climate‑control systems while stocking supplies and keeping all cultivation areas and tools clean and sanitized
• Pitching in during high‑demand periods to help prepare and package products, including premium extraction items
• Following state regulations and security procedures by accurately labeling plants and entering inventory information

What You’ll Bring

• You have a natural green thumb and a genuine passion for working with plants, with experience harvesting in a professional or home setting (gardening counts!)
• You thrive in a fast‑paced, team environment, collaborating with others while fostering a positive and professional atmosphere
• You bring sharp attention to detail, ensuring quality and consistency in every task
• You are reliable and detail‑oriented, with strong documentation, inventory, and organizational skills that help you stay on top of a tight schedule
• You have solid math and measurement skills and the ability to operate a scale with confidence
• You have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Even Better If

• You bring knowledge of growing technologies such as lighting, irrigation, soil, and nutrients, along with hands‑on experience in landscaping, horticulture, or agriculture
• You understand different cannabis strains and their unique growing needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per shift)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance
• Frequent and repetitive use of hands and wrists for extended periods of time
• Repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching
• Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access plants or equipment
• Ability to use required PPE when required, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non‑slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis)
• Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen and plant pathogens
• Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol
• Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms
• Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels

What We Offer

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program and challenges
• Gym discounts

Financial Security

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Supplemental Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
• Commuter benefits

Time Off

• Paid time off (PTO) including vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave

*Available to eligible, full‑time employees only.

*Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non‑immigrant or immigrant visas.

***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate’s immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.