Cultivation Technician (Proper Brands)

Vireo Health, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Term life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

EAP

Employee discount program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Vireo Health, Inc. is seeking a Cannabis Cultivation Technician for our Rock Hill, MO warehouse.

The role focuses on coordinating grow operations in a controlled environment, reporting to the Cultivation Production Manager, and ensuring compliance with state tracking requirements. You will work Monday through Friday with occasional weekends, starting at $18 per hour, and enjoy medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings, holiday pay, and more.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in commercial cannabis or related field.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years or older and pass background check to obtain Missouri Agent ID.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays; comfortable lifting 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Measure, mix, and administer nutrients and plant applications per policy.
• Perform ongoing plant maintenance including pruning, skirting, topping, and training.
• Germinate seeds, create clones from mother plants, and transplant plants.
• Spray and introduce preventive pest controls.
• Weigh and sort plant material and report weights to the Cultivation Production Manager.
• Record weights, nutrients, chemicals sprayed, and track plant numbers per state system.
• Monitor plant health and environmental controls and report anomalies.
• Assist with rotating strains to meet variety and quantity goals and track plants from birth to harvest.
• Keep the facility clean and sanitize equipment; maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Cannabis cultivation experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Cultivation Technician

Department: Cultivation

Division/Location: Missouri — Rock Hill, MO

Who we are:

At Proper Brands, we’re building a community of passionate, genuine people to grow the legal cannabis market. Together, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of quality in everything we do—from people to product and everything in between.

At Proper, it’s not about being the biggest. It’s about being the best in what we do, demonstrating compassion, and improving people’s lives through cannabis. We believe that happy people make happy plants, and happy plants make happy people.

Proper Brands is part of the Vireo family. With roughly 4,500 team members, over 1 million square feet of cultivation space, and more than 170 dispensaries across 10+ states, Vireo is one of the fastest-growing platforms in the industry, and we’re just getting started. What sets us apart isn’t just our footprint. It’s our people. Every role here plays a real part in shaping where this industry goes next, and in return we offer real opportunities to grow, contribute, and make an impact.

If you’re passionate about shaping the future of cannabis technology and joining a team that values growth and creativity, we’d love to have you on the team. Let’s grow the future together.

What we offer:

• Compensation: Starting at $18per hour
• Schedule at our Rock Hill, MO warehouse is Monday through Friday with occasional weekends
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, retirement savings plan, holiday pay, EAP, employee discount program, and paid parental leave

What the role is about:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cannabis Cultivation Technician to assist with the coordination of all grow operations in a controlled agriculture environment. The Cannabis Cultivation Technician will join us on our journey to transform our bold ambitions for the Missouri cannabis market into a reality, working out of our Rock Hill, MO warehouse.

What impact you’ll make:

• Measure, mix, and administer nutrients and plant applications according to company policy
• Perform ongoing plant maintenance, including pruning, skirting, topping, and training, according to company policy
• Germinate seeds in a clean environment, create viable and healthy clones from mother plants, and transplant and transfer plants
• Spray and introduce preventive controls for pests
• Weigh and sort all shake, stem, and trimmed material and each plant’s yield, and report all weights to the Cultivation Production Manager
• Record weights, nutrients used, chemicals sprayed, and tagged plants as required by the state track and trace system, and document plant tracking numbers, lot numbers, and applications accurately
• Monitor plant health and environmental controls, adjusting as directed and reporting anomalies to the Cultivation Production Manager
• Assist the Cultivation Production Manager with rotating strains through the garden to meet variety and quantity goals and with tracking plants from birth to harvest
• Keep the assigned facility area clean and safe by sanitizing rooms, tools, and cultivation equipment, and meet company personal hygiene standards before any production activities

What you’ve accomplished:

• Great attitude and ability to follow direction, learn quickly, and gain an understanding of the broader cultivation process
• 1 year of experience in commercial cannabis or a related field
• High school diploma or GED
• Passion for cannabis
• Must be 21 years of age or older, and must submit fingerprints and pass a criminal background check to obtain a Missouri Agent ID card
• Ability to work weekends and holidaysAbility to regularly walk, stand, stoop, bend/crouch, climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding, and lift 50 lbs
• Preferred: Prior cultivation experience in a cannabis cultivation setting working with a large volume of plants, and a horticulture or plant science degree

Why Choose Vireo?

Life’s too short to work somewhere that doesn’t ignite your passion. The cannabis industry is fast-paced, innovative, and full of opportunity—where science meets creativity, and wellness meets culture.

At Vireo Health, we’re pioneering the future of cannabis with a team that’s as dynamic as the industry itself. Here, you’ll find a workplace that’s collaborative, inclusive, and driven by HEART and purpose, where your work has a real impact on people’s lives.

Whether you’re cultivating the highest-quality plants, crafting cutting-edge products, or shaping unforgettable customer experiences, you’ll be part of something bigger. If you’re looking for a career that’s exciting, meaningful, and full of growth, let’s build the future of cannabis together.

• A Growing Industry: Work at the leading tech company in the cannabis industry and help shape the future
• Passionate Culture: Join a team that truly cares about the plant, the people, and the purpose behind what we do
• Employee Perks: Enjoy competitive pay and benefits, paid time off, and employee discounts
• Making an Impact: We’re committed to education, sustainability, and giving back to the communities we serve.

EEO Statement

Vireo Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. www.vireohealth.com