Now Hiring: Cannabis Cultivation Technicians & Post-Harvest Associates

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Ascend Wellness Holdings

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Franklin, New Jersey

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting the full lifecycle of cannabis production, including plant care, cultivation, harvesting, and packaging. Associates are responsible for maintaining clean workstations and ensuring compliance with all company SOPs and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

You have strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures. You are comfortable working in a physically active environment and can work in high humidity, strong plant odors, and varying temperatures. Previous cultivation, trimming, or production experience, as well as familiarity with METRC, are preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

METRC

SOPs

Job Description

Join our growing team! We are actively hiring for both Cultivation Technicians and Post-Harvest Associates to support our fast-paced cannabis operations. Whether you enjoy working with plants or prefer hands-on production work, we have opportunities for you!

JOB SUMMARY

These roles support the full lifecycle of cannabis production-from plant care and cultivation to harvesting, trimming, and packaging-while ensuring compliance with all company SOPs and regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Cultivation (Plant-Focused Responsibilities):

  • Perform daily plant care including watering, pruning, defoliation, and transplanting
  • Monitor plant health and report pests, mold, or nutrient issues
  • Assist with feeding schedules and fertigation processes
  • Maintain clean and organized grow rooms

Post-Harvest (Production-Focused Responsibilities):

  • Trim, buck, and manicure cannabis plants to quality standards
  • Assist with drying, curing, and storage processes
  • Maintain clean workstations and follow sanitation protocols

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Follow all SOPs, safety guidelines, and compliance requirements
  • Support inventory tracking and product movement (METRC experience a plus)
  • Assist with quality control checks
  • Collaborate with team members to meet production goals

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Ability to work in a physically active environment (standing, bending, lifting)
  • Comfortable working in high humidity, strong plant odors, and varying temperatures
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Previous cultivation, trimming, or production experience
  • Cannabis industry experience
  • Familiarity with METRC or regulated environments

🌿 Why Join Us?
Be part of a collaborative, high-energy team in a growing industry with opportunities to learn and grow your career!

COMPANY OVERVIEW Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.   EEO STATEMENT Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   #LetsAscend

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Ascend Wellness Holdings

Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (AWH) is a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator focused on producing high quality cannabis products and delivering exceptional retail experiences. With a national footprint that now encompasses 46 locations, including partner stores, AWH cultivation, manufacturing, and retail facilities across Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Our industry leading in-house brands Ozone, Simply Herb, Effin’, High Wired, and Royale span a full spectrum of categories serving customers through both Ascend-owned dispensaries and an expansive wholesale network. Founded in 2018, AWH is committed to elevating the cannabis industry through innovation, consistency, and responsible growth. The company operates state-of-the-art cultivation and manufacturing facilities and has built one of the most advanced digital retail ecosystems in the industry, including a best-in-class e-commerce platform and Ascend Pay, its cashless payment solution. Through The Co-Lab for Social Equity, AWH partners with equity-owned brands and community organizations to expand opportunity and reinvest in communities disproportionately impacted by prohibition. Guided by integrity and a consumer-first philosophy, Ascend’s mission is to shape the future of cannabis with quality, accessibility, and meaningful community impact.
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