Cresco Labs · 1 month ago
Lead Cultivation Agent
Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated operators in the cannabis industry, seeking a Lead Cultivation Agent to join their facility. This role involves leading a team in monitoring and maintaining plant production and health, overseeing quality control measures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
CannabisHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing cultivation staff, schedules, cultivation processes, and inventory
Serves as a role model and resource for cultivation staff concerning products and services, policies and procedures, industry news, and changes in regulations
Responds to all gardener questions, concerns, or suggestions and takes action when necessary to resolve conflicts
Responsible for delegating tasks to gardeners and harvest technicians in order to maintain a compliant and clean cultivation facility
Coordinates with Garden leadership to ensure accurate information is communicated to the cultivation staff
Oversees all cultivation tasks and processes, ensures proper documentation of all applicable activities in accordance with the State and standards set by Cresco Labs
Responsible for measuring and mixing nutrient and plant applications and applying these mixtures according to Cresco Labs policy
Ensure plant health by pruning, toping, trimming, analyzing plant health according to Cresco Labs policy, as well as any other tasks required
Maintain rotation of strains through garden to ensure variety and quantity for cultivation facility
Maintain accurate records of all cultivation activities including inventory records, crop application records, materials receipt, returns, etc. in accordance with the State and standards set by Cresco Labs
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience training, leading and/or mentoring junior staff or new hires preferred
Demonstrated experience overseeing a large-scale agriculture facility preferred
Two years' experience within a production facility, regulated field highly preferred. Or, any satisfactory combination of experience and training which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties
Effective time-management, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task
Advanced knowledge of plant cultivation and cultivation facility operations
Computer literacy in word processing, point-of-sale systems, and data base management
Knowledge of medical cannabis policy and law
Ability to perform the job duties in climates of varying weather conditions
Proficiency in windows-based software and point of sale applications
Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust
Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time
Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level
Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Benefits
Major medical
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(K)-match program
FSA/HSA programs
LTD/STD options
Life insurance
AD&D
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Annual discretionary bonuses
Stock options
Participation in our employee discount program
Company
Cresco Labs
Cresco Labs is a vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operator inciting the progressive evolution of the medical cannabis industry.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$747.5M2025-08-06Post Ipo Debt· $325M
2021-01-15Post Ipo Equity· $125M
2020-02-03Post Ipo Debt· $100M
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