Cultivation Team Member (Cannabis Cultivation)

Live Parallel • Franklin, MA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

NETA is hiring multiple union-based Cultivation Team Members for its cultivation and production facility in Franklin, Massachusetts. The role supports the cultivation of medical and adult-use cannabis and involves hands-on work across the plant lifecycle, harvest, post-harvest activities, and facility operations. Team members help maintain healthy plants and comply with state regulations, seed-to-sale tracking requirements, company policies, and workplace safety standards.

The schedule is 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a rotating four-day work week and 10-hour workdays. Week 1 is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday; Week 2 is Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The start date is ASAP, at least two weeks from the offer date. Pay is a flat rate of $17.35 per hour under the union contract and is not negotiable.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid government-issued photo identification.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently when required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform measurements and calculations and accurately record data.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly without assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and reach throughout the workday.
• Comfort working in varying environmental conditions, including heat, humidity, and cooler temperatures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to climb ladders and work safely around cultivation equipment.
• Comfort working around plant materials, pollen, dust, odors, fertilizers, and varying indoor climate conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Six months or more of cannabis, agricultural, greenhouse, horticulture, nursery, or cultivation experience.
• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Passion for plant science and commercial cultivation.

Responsibilities

• Support daily cultivation activities through propagation, vegetative growth, flowering, and harvest.
• Assist with transplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and integrated pest management practices.
• Help maintain optimal environmental conditions for plant health and productivity.
• Take cuttings from mother plants and assist with cloning and propagation.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in cultivation areas and for tools and equipment.
• Safely operate cultivation equipment and systems.
• Perform general labor tasks as needed to support facility operations.
• Harvest mature plants according to production schedules and compliance requirements.
• Monitor drying rooms and environmental conditions to support product quality.
• Weigh, record, and track harvest yields and production metrics.
• Assist with inventory management and waste tracking.
• Maintain accurate records of cultivation activities, inventory movements, harvests, and treatments.
• Follow state regulations, company policies, and seed-to-sale tracking requirements.
• Adhere to workplace safety standards and best cultivation practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee discount.
• 401(k) enrollment.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Hands-on experience in large-scale commercial cannabis cultivation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED