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Cultivation Technician (Temp-to-Hire)
Location: Holliston, MA
Pay: $19.00/hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
A growing cannabis cultivation operation in Massachusetts is seeking reliable and detail-oriented Cultivation Technicians to join their team in Holliston, MA. This is a hands-on opportunity supporting daily cultivation, harvest, and post-harvest operations within a regulated cannabis production environment.
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy physical, team-oriented work, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are interested in building a long-term career within the cannabis industry.
As part of this opportunity, Vangst will cover the cost of all required Massachusetts cannabis badging and registration requirements for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Support daily cannabis plant care including watering, pruning, trimming, and general plant maintenance
- Assist with harvesting, offloading, hanging, drying, curing, destemming, and trimming processes
- Monitor plant health and assist with identifying quality or environmental concerns
- Weigh, track, and record harvest and post-harvest materials accurately
- Assist with cannabis waste destruction and disposal in accordance with state regulations
- Maintain clean workspaces, cultivation rooms, tools, and equipment through regular sanitization procedures
- Follow all SOPs, compliance requirements, and workplace safety standards
- Work collaboratively with cultivation and post-harvest teams to support daily production goals
- Assist with additional operational tasks as needed
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly
- Comfortable standing, bending, and working on feet for extended periods
- Previous cannabis cultivation experience preferred but not required
- Ability to work within a highly regulated production environment
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or within a team environment
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Position Details
- Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential
- Full-time schedule with consistent hours
- Monday–Friday day shift
- Cannabis industry experience welcomed but not mandatory
- Massachusetts cannabis badging costs covered by Vangst for qualified hires
About Vangst
Vangst is the cannabis industry’s leading hiring platform, connecting top cannabis companies with exceptional talent across cultivation, manufacturing, retail, operations, and executive leadership. From temporary staffing to direct hire recruitment, Vangst partners with some of the most recognized operators in the cannabis industry to help build high-performing teams nationwide.
Founded in 2016, Vangst has supported thousands of cannabis hires across the United States and continues to be a trusted workforce partner throughout the industry. Our mission is simple: to help cannabis businesses grow through people.
Vangst is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees and applicants.
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