TerrAscend

Cultivation Lead

TerrAscend

Boonton, NJ • Full-Time 💰 $21 - $21 an hour

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Job Description

At TerrAscend, we don’t just grow cannabis — we grow possibility. Whether it's cultivating top-tier flower, supporting patients with trusted therapies, or crafting premium products for adult use, we’re here to elevate lives. As a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, our roots run deep and our sights are set high. If you're ready to shape the future of cannabis with a team that believes in quality, care, and community — let’s grow together. As a Lead Cultivator, you will work within the Cultivation Department and report to the Cultivation Manager.

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

Job Details

Job Type

Full-Time

Category

Cultivation

Required License

Cannabis Business Employee License

Company Size

1000+ employees

Remote Work

On-site

Pay Range

$21 - $21 an hour

About TerrAscend

TerrAscend

TerrAscend

Cannabis Cultivation

TerrAscend is a leading North American cannabis operator with vertically integrated operations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, Maryland, and California. The company cultivates, processes, and sells cannabis products through its retail dispensaries and wholesale distribution network.

King of Prussia, PA
1000+ employees employees
Founded in 2017
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