Cultivation Associate - Flower

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our <em>Rooted in Good</em> initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.</span></p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Title: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Cultivation Associate</span> <br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Pay Rate: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">$15.25/hr</span><br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Location: Mt. Dora, FL </span></strong><br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Job Type:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Full Time | Non-Exempt</span> <br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Shift: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Monday</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:40 pm</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Who You Are:</strong></p> <p>You're excited to work with plants and contribute to a high-performing cultivation team. You enjoy hands-on work, take pride in maintaining quality standards, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are dependable, detail-oriented, and willing to support both Flower and Harvest operations as business needs require.</p> <p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p> <p>As a Cultivation Associate at Curaleaf, you'll primarily support the Flower department by helping maintain healthy, high-quality plants throughout the flowering stage of cultivation.</p> <p>Flower (Primary Responsibilities):</p> <ul> <li>Perform plant maintenance activities including pruning, defoliation, staking, transplanting, and feeding</li> <li>Monitor plant health and identify potential issues related to pests, disease, or environmental conditions</li> <li>Support irrigation, nutrient delivery, and environmental management processes</li> <li>Maintain cultivation records and follow inventory tracking procedures</li> <li>Help maximize plant quality, consistency, and yield through attention to detail and adherence to cultivation standards</li> </ul> <p>Harvest Support (As Needed):</p> <ul> <li>Assist with harvesting plants during large harvest events</li> <li>Cut, hang, rack, and prepare plants for drying and curing</li> <li>Weigh, label, and record inventory in compliance with state regulations</li> <li>Support post-harvest processing while maintaining quality standards</li> </ul> <p>Additional Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized workspaces and equipment</li> <li>Follow all compliance, safety, and security procedures</li> <li>Support team needs and production goals during high-demand periods</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You'll Bring</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>An interest in working with plants in a hands-on cultivation environment</li> <li>Experience in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, greenhouse operations, or gardening is a plus</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality</li> <li>A team-oriented mindset and willingness to support cultivation and harvest operations as needed</li> <li>Reliability and the ability to follow established processes and production schedules</li> <li>Comfort with repetitive tasks and physically active work</li> <li>Basic math and measurement skills, including the ability to use a scale</li> <li>High school diploma, GED, or equivalent</li> </ul> <p><strong>Even Better If:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>You bring knowledge of growing technologies such as lighting, irrigation, soil, and nutrients, along with hands-on experience in landscaping, horticulture, or agriculture </li> <li>You understand different cannabis strains and their unique growing needs </li> </ul> <p><strong>Physical Requirements</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per shift) </li> <li>Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance </li> <li>Frequent and repetitive use of hands and wrists for extended periods of time </li> <li>Repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching </li> <li>Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access plants or equipment </li> <li>Ability to use required PPE when required, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary </li> </ul> <p><strong>Environmental Conditions</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Exposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odo