Cultivation Technician/Post Harvest Associate

Hamilton Farms • Millville, NJ

4h • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cultivation Technician is responsible for executing daily plant care and cultivation operations to ensure healthy, high-quality cannabis production. This role supports all phases of the plant life cycle including propagation, vegetative growth, flowering, harvesting, and sanitation while maintaining compliance with state regulations and company standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow procedures.
• Must be able to obtain required state cannabis ID at time of hire and submit personal information for background check and fingerprinting.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• Previous cannabis cultivation or agricultural experience.
• Knowledge of plant nutrition, IPM, or hydroponic/soil systems.
• Experience with METRC (or similar tracking systems), inventory software (preferred), Excel, and Google spreadsheets.
• A reference letter or contact information is encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform transplanting, pruning, trellising, defoliation, and canopy management.
• Monitor plant health and identify pests, diseases, or nutrient deficiencies.
• Assist with irrigation, fertigation, and nutrient preparation.
• Support IPM protocols and document findings.
• Assist in harvesting, weighing, and tracking biomass.
• Perform trimming, bucking, and preparation for drying/curing.
• Follow contamination prevention and hygiene standards.
• Clean and sanitize grow rooms, tools, and equipment.
• Clean fertigation tanks and drain daily during mornings.
• Follow all state cannabis regulations and company SOPs.
• Maintain confidentiality and chain of custody.
• Adhere to workplace safety and PPE requirements.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees