Cultivation Technician

Highway Horticulture; Cassopolis (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Highway Horticulture is seeking a Cultivation Technician in Michigan to support daily plant care across sterile rooms and growing environments. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to follow directions in a fast-paced setting, with a focus on consistent plant health and process discipline.

Applicants should be physically able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work weekends; background checks are standard in our cannabis operations, and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel and walk for up to 8 hours a day.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Lift 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Must remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the cannabis industry.
• Be able/willing to work weekends and some holidays.
• Able to work individually as well as with the team.
• Background checks are required for all employees in the Michigan cannabis industry.

Responsibilities

• Pruning, manicuring, and watering plants
• Transplanting, pre-harvesting, and harvesting in preparation for processing
• General sweeping, mopping, sanitizing of production materials
• Assist with daily tasks in reproductive, vegetative, and flowering stages
• Ensure proper crop irrigation by consistently monitoring media saturation and calibrating all EC and pH sensors
• Monitor and ensure that disinfection procedures are implemented and followed
• Must be able to clearly convey information about plants, machines, and activities within the cultivation function
• Continuous observation of crop and equipment under the direction of the leadership team
• Inventory/ Cultivation data management

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Ability to receive feedback

Attendance & flexibility

Stamina/Physical fitness

Job description

The Cultivation Technician role is key to the health and success of our plants! This is a hands-on role, performing repetitive tasks with a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate has a passion for the cannabis industry, a positive attitude, as well as the ability to follow direction and receive constructive feedback. This is a team, so being able to work well with others is critical. Attendance and flexibility are also extremely important within this role. This can be a physically demanding position, requiring technicians to work on their feet for an eight-hour shift and lift up to 50 pounds. The plants don’t take vacations or days off, so we operate seven days a week, 365 days a year!

Job duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Pruning, manicuring, and watering plants
• Transplanting, pre-harvesting, and harvesting in preparation for processing
• General sweeping, mopping, sanitizing of production materials
• Assist with daily tasks in reproductive, vegetative, and flowering stages
• Ensure proper crop irrigation by consistently monitoring media saturation and calibrating all EC and pH sensors
• Monitor and ensure that disinfection procedures are implemented and followed
• Must be able to clearly convey any information about plants, machines, and activities within the cultivation function
• Continuous observation of crop and equipment under the direction of the leadership team
• Inventory/ Cultivation data management

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel and walk for up to 8 hours a day
• Be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments
• Be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
• Have reliable transportation
• Must remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Be able/willing to work weekends and some holidays
• Be able to work individually as well as with the team
• Background checks are required for all employees in the Michigan cannabis industry