Cultivation Specialist

The Role

To be considered for an interview, please ensure your application aligns with the job specifications outlined below.

Cultivation Technicians at Green Thumb Industries are responsible for providing expert care and maintenance to grow healthy, strong cannabis plants. This role requires a self-motivated, positive individual who can think critically and work independently to ensure the health and quality of our cannabis crops.

• Plant Life
  • Topping and bottoming plants to promote healthy growth
  • Transplanting and defoliating plants to optimize yields
  • Tending to various types of growing media to ensure optimal plant health
  • Scouting for disease or potential insect infestations
  • Training plants to promote healthy growth and development
  • Adhering to national grow models and standards
• Harvest
  • Preparing the harvest room for processing
  • Harvesting and taking down plants
  • Defoliating and breaking down plants into smaller pieces
  • Hanging plants on dry racks for curing
  • Cleaning both dry and flower rooms between harvests
• Sanitation
  • Sweeping, mopping, and cleaning all areas of the grow room
  • Cleaning plant housing devices and equipment
  • Maintaining and cleaning plant tables and pots
  • Reporting any issues or concerns to management

• Being aware of potential hazards in the workspace
• Retaining and understanding department-specific training
• Reporting safety incidents and concerns, and complying with follow-up actions
• Complying with area safety requirements, state regulations, and PPE requirements
• Following GMP, biosecurity, sanitation, and quality and compliance requirements
• Performing record-keeping accurately and completely as directed
• Maintaining and calibrating tools, equipment, and machinery as directed
• Reporting and escalating safety and quality concerns

• Performing reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods while maintaining focus
• Lifting, carrying, and balancing up to 50 pounds with extreme care and caution
• Working in an environment with temperatures above 85 degrees and 70% humidity for extended periods
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Ability to work at heights of 6ft-8ft using catwalk platforms, ladders, platform ladders, and scaffolds
• Daily exposure to allergens such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED preferred; Associate degree or certifications preferred

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must possess a valid state ID
• Must be able to obtain and maintain state badging requirements to work in the cannabis industry