Cultivation Lead

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for increasing operational efficiency and reducing waste through ownership, teamwork, communication, and collaboration in your assigned room/area
• Responsible for overseeing your group assigned processes and capable of performing tasks hands-on in the grow/cultivation area
• Maintaining crop production schedule by ensuring adequate plant inventory
• Demonstrate and promote the company's vision and values
• Responsible for conducting SOP training and refresher training sessions for all team members who are assigned to your department
• Report all equipment, technical, or workload problems immediately to the Cultivation Manager
• Work during assigned hours and overtime, weekends, or holidays when necessary
• Remain in department until all work is complete each day
• Maintain cultivation environment (cleaning and sanitizing workspaces, consumables inventory, media inventory, etc)
• Adhere to company health and safety policies; including eye protection, ear protection, uniforms, hand protection, and all other PPE
• Follow all company analytical and administrative Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Oversee daily activities of cultivation team members, under the guidance and supervision of the Cultivation Manager
• Report deficiencies to management
• Ensure 100% compliance involving proper data recording, product tracking, and security throughout all processes
• Ability to perform all Cultivator duties per the Cultivator job description on a daily basis
• Perform all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe grow facility
• Ability to thoroughly control and operate all cultivation equipment, including irrigation equipment, in a safe manner and environment

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• 1-2 years experience in a similar role or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be capable of leading a team and assisting them in job processes when/where required
• Knowledge of growing technologies, such as lights, irrigation, soil, nutrients, and more
• Knowledge of different cultivars and their unique growing demand
• Ability to execute techniques consistently
• Good documentation, inventory, and organization skills
• Ability to keep to a tight schedule
• Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance
• Flexibility with hours and days – must be open to working weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary
• Excellent verbal interpersonal communication skills to interact with team members
• Basic weights and measurement skills, ability to operate a scale
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Subject to background check per state cannabis regulations

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans available for employees and their dependents
• Mental Health & Wellness Support – Access to the AI-powered Sabender platform, confidential counseling and life coaching through PAS, nutrition coaching, and discounts at Husk Fitness
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) – Generous PTO to support work–life balance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, financial planning, legal matters, and more
• Paid Parental Leave – Dedicated time to rest, recharge, and care for your growing family
• 401(k) with Company Match – Save for the future with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
• Pet Insurance – Affordable coverage options to keep your pets healthy
• Employee Discounts – Exclusive savings at any of TerrAscend’s 39+ dispensary locations
• Recognition Program – Earn points through peer-to-peer recognition and redeem for Amazon rewards or gift cards
• Disability & Life Insurance – Company-paid protection for life’s unexpected moments

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