Posted 1d ago

Now Hiring: Cannabis Cultivation Technicians & Post-Harvest Associates

@ Ascend Wellness Holdings
Franklin, New Jersey, United States
$19-$19/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Watering plants, Pruning plants, Defoliating leaves
Requirements Summary:21+ age; physically active; tolerant to humidity and plant odors; prior cultivation or production experience preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:METRC, Grow room software
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Job Description

Join our growing team! We are actively hiring for both Cultivation Technicians and Post-Harvest Associates to support our fast-paced cannabis operations. Whether you enjoy working with plants or prefer hands-on production work, we have opportunities for you!

JOB SUMMARY

These roles support the full lifecycle of cannabis production-from plant care and cultivation to harvesting, trimming, and packaging-while ensuring compliance with all company SOPs and regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Cultivation (Plant-Focused Responsibilities):

  • Perform daily plant care including watering, pruning, defoliation, and transplanting
  • Monitor plant health and report pests, mold, or nutrient issues
  • Assist with feeding schedules and fertigation processes
  • Maintain clean and organized grow rooms

Post-Harvest (Production-Focused Responsibilities):

  • Trim, buck, and manicure cannabis plants to quality standards
  • Assist with drying, curing, and storage processes
  • Maintain clean workstations and follow sanitation protocols

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Follow all SOPs, safety guidelines, and compliance requirements
  • Support inventory tracking and product movement (METRC experience a plus)
  • Assist with quality control checks
  • Collaborate with team members to meet production goals

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Ability to work in a physically active environment (standing, bending, lifting)
  • Comfortable working in high humidity, strong plant odors, and varying temperatures
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Previous cultivation, trimming, or production experience
  • Cannabis industry experience
  • Familiarity with METRC or regulated environments

馃尶 Why Join Us?
Be part of a collaborative, high-energy team in a growing industry with opportunities to learn and grow your career!

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.
EEO STATEMENT
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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