Cultivation Associate - Flower

Curaleaf•Mount Dora, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Curaleaf is hiring a Cultivation Associate to primarily support the Flower department and help maintain healthy, high-quality plants throughout the flowering stage. The role also supports Harvest operations as business needs require, including during large harvest events. The associate works hands-on in a fast-paced cultivation environment, following established quality, production, compliance, safety, and security procedures. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and based in Mt. Dora, Florida. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. The stated pay rate is $15.25 per hour; the pay transparency section lists $15–$15 USD.

Requirements

Interest in working with plants in a hands-on cultivation environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Team-oriented mindset and willingness to support cultivation and harvest operations as needed.
Reliability and ability to follow established processes and production schedules.
Comfort with repetitive tasks and physically active work.
Basic math and measurement skills, including ability to use a scale.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of 8–10 hours per shift.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, with occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance.
Frequent and repetitive use of hands and wrists for extended periods.
Ability to perform repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching.
Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access plants or equipment.
Ability to use required PPE when needed, including masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits.

Nice To Haves

Experience in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, greenhouse operations, or gardening.
Knowledge of growing technologies such as lighting, irrigation, soil, and nutrients.
Hands-on experience in landscaping, horticulture, or agriculture.
Understanding of different cannabis strains and their unique growing needs.

Responsibilities

Perform plant maintenance, including pruning, defoliation, staking, transplanting, and feeding.
Monitor plant health and identify potential pest, disease, or environmental issues.
Support irrigation, nutrient delivery, and environmental management processes.
Maintain cultivation records and follow inventory tracking procedures.
Help maximize plant quality, consistency, and yield by following cultivation standards and paying attention to detail.
Assist with harvesting plants during large harvest events as needed.
Cut, hang, rack, and prepare plants for drying and curing.
Weigh, label, and record inventory in compliance with state regulations.
Support post-harvest processing while maintaining quality standards.
Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized workspaces and equipment.
Follow compliance, safety, and security procedures.
Support team needs and production goals during high-demand periods.