Cultivation Associate - Harvest

Curaleaf; Village of Ravena (NY); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and Parental Leave

401(K) Retirement Plan

Life/Disability Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

A leading cannabis company is seeking a Cultivation Associate in Ravena, NY. This full-time position involves hands-on work throughout the plant life cycle, ensuring quality and care for cannabis plants. Ideal candidates will thrive in a team setting, possess strong attention to detail, and have a natural passion for plant care. The role offers career growth opportunities and competitive pay at $18.50 per hour, with additional benefits including PTO and a 401(K) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in harvesting in a professional or home setting.
• Strong organization and inventory skills.
• Experience with plant care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily plant care including cutting, watering, and trimming.
• Maintain ideal growing conditions by monitoring humidity and temperature.
• Assist in the harvesting process and maintain detailed records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Plant care knowledge

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 - Harvest
Pay Rate: $18.50
Location: Ravena, NY
Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt
Shift: Monday- Friday | 7:00am - 3:30pm

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

New York Hiring Range $18.50 — $18.50 USD

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.

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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. Its distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cultivation, extraction and production.

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request accommodation. Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.