Cultivation Associate, Harvest

Title: Cultivation Associate, Harvest
Pay Rate: $16.00/hr 
Location: Phoenix, AZ | Latham St
Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt 
Shift: Monday-Friday | 5:00am - 1:30pm

Who You Are: 
You're excited to be part of the harvest process and take pride in producing high-quality cannabis products. You enjoy hands-on, detail-oriented work and thrive in a fast-paced team environment. With a strong work ethic and commitment to quality, you'll play an important role in ensuring harvested plants are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.

What You’ll Do:
As a Cultivation Associate, Harvest at Curaleaf, you'll support the harvesting and post-harvest processing of cannabis plants while helping maintain quality, compliance, and operational efficiency. Your day-to-day will include:

• Harvesting cannabis plants by cutting, trimming, and removing flowering material according to established procedures
• Weighing, labeling, and tracking harvested product while maintaining accurate inventory records in the electronic tracking system
• Assisting with drying and curing activities, including hanging, dry-racking, monitoring environmental conditions, and preparing products for the next stage of processing
• Inspecting harvested material for quality and removing any product that does not meet company standards
• Following state regulations and company procedures to ensure accurate product tracking and compliance
• Cleaning and sanitizing harvest areas, tools, equipment, and workstations to maintain a safe and organized work environment
• Supporting packaging and processing teams during high-volume periods as needed
• Working closely with team members and leadership to meet daily harvest and production goals

What You’ll Bring: 

• Experience harvesting plants in a professional, agricultural, horticultural, landscaping, or home-gardening setting preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Reliable organizational and documentation skills
• Basic math skills and the ability to accurately weigh and record product quantities
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Even Better If: 

• Previous cannabis harvest or post-harvest experience
• Familiarity with cannabis compliance requirements and inventory tracking systems
• Experience working in agriculture, horticulture, food production, manufacturing, or other production environments

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per shift) 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance 
• Frequent and repetitive use of hands and wrists for extended periods of time 
• Repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching 
• Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access plants or equipment 
• 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 

Environmental Conditions 

• Exposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis) 
• Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen and plant pathogens 
• Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol 
• Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms 
• Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels