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Cultivation Lead – Recreational Cannabis
Location: Salem, Oregon
Position: Cultivation Lead
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Licensed Recreational Cannabis Cultivation
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and highly motivated Cultivation Lead to join our recreational cannabis cultivation operation in Salem, Oregon.The Cultivation Lead will take an active role in the day-to-day management of the cultivation facility, helping ensure healthy plants, consistent production, efficient workflows, and a clean and organized growing environment. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands commercial cannabis cultivation and is comfortable both working directly with plants and a cultivation team. The ideal candidate is organized, observant, proactive, and able to identify and address cultivation issues before they affect crop quality or production.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee daily cultivation activities. Maintain plant health throughout all stages of the cultivation cycle. Manage and monitor irrigation, feeding, environmental conditions, and plant development. Coordinate transplanting, pruning, training, defoliation, harvesting, and other cultivation activities. Monitor plants for pests, disease, nutrient deficiencies, environmental stress, and other potential issues. Maintain clean and sanitary grow rooms, equipment, tools, and work areas. Help develop and maintain consistent cultivation schedules and standard operating procedures. Track plant progress and maintain accurate cultivation records. Monitor inventory of cultivation supplies and communicate purchasing needs. Assist with harvest planning and coordination. Work with ownership/management to improve yield, quality, consistency, and operational efficiency. Ensure cultivation activities are performed in accordance with applicable Oregon recreational cannabis regulations and facility procedures. Maintain accurate plant tracking and compliance documentation as requiredImmediately communicate crop, equipment, environmental, staffing, or compliance concerns to management.
Qualifications:
Preferred candidates will have previous commercial cannabis cultivation experience. Experience in a lead, supervisory, or cultivation management position. Strong understanding of cannabis plant health and lifecycle management. Knowledge of irrigation, nutrients, environmental controls, pest management, and cultivation techniques. Experience identifying nutrient deficiencies, pests, disease, and environmental problems. Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills. Ability to lead employees while remaining actively involved in daily cultivation workAbility to follow established procedures while identifying opportunities for improvement. Reliable attendance and strong communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with commercial cultivation. Ability to meet all applicable Oregon requirements for working at a licensed recreational cannabis business.
What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for someone who takes ownership of the grow rather than simply completing assigned tasks. The right person understands that successful commercial cultivation requires attention to detail every day. You should be comfortable walking into a room, evaluating plant health and environmental conditions, recognizing what needs attention, and developing a plan to address it.We value someone who is dependable, communicates clearly, maintains high standards, and takes pride in producing a healthy, consistent, high-quality crop.ScheduleFull-time position. Schedule flexibility may be required based on plant needs, harvest schedules, and facility operations.Compensation depends on cultivation experience and demonstrated ability.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your commercial cannabis cultivation experience. Applicants with previous lead or management experience are encouraged to include information regarding:Size and type of cultivation facilities previously managed. Number of plants or rooms overseen. Cultivation methods and systems used. Leadership or staff-management experience. Harvest and production experience. Experience with Oregon cannabis compliance and plant-tracking systems. We are looking for a long-term team member who wants to take an active role in building an efficient, consistent, and successful cultivation operation.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25