Cultivation Lead

Location: Boonton, NJ

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Job Posted:
Aug 28, 2026
Company:
TerrAscend

Company & Role Overview

Summary

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for increasing operational efficiency and reducing waste through ownership, teamwork, communication, and collaboration in your assigned room/area.
  • Responsible for overseeing your group assigned processes and capable of performing tasks hands-on in the grow/cultivation area.
  • Maintaining crop production schedule by ensuring adequate plant inventory.
  • Demonstrate and promote the company's vision and values.
  • Responsible for conducting SOP training and refresher training sessions for all team members who are assigned to your department.
  • Report all equipment, technical, or workload problems immediately to the Cultivation Manager.
  • Work during assigned hours and overtime, weekends, or holidays when necessary.
  • Remain in department until all work is complete each day.
  • Maintain cultivation environment (cleaning and sanitizing workspaces, consumables inventory, media inventory, etc.).
  • Adhere to company health and safety policies; including eye protection, ear protection, uniforms, hand protection, and all other PPE.
  • Follow all company analytical and administrative Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Oversee daily activities of cultivation team members, under the guidance and supervision of the Cultivation Manager.
  • Report deficiencies to management.
  • Ensure 100% compliance involving proper data recording, product tracking, and security throughout all processes.
  • Ability to perform all Cultivator duties per the Cultivator job description on a daily basis.
  • Perform all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe grow facility.
  • Ability to thoroughly control and operate all cultivation equipment, including irrigation equipment, in a safe manner and environment.
  • Other duties as assigned needed/required to meet goals.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
  • High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
  • 1-2 years experience in a similar role or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must be capable of leading a team and assisting them in job processes when/where required.
  • Knowledge of growing technologies, such as lights, irrigation, soil, nutrients, and more.
  • Knowledge of different cultivars and their unique growing demand.
  • Ability to execute techniques consistently.
  • Good documentation, inventory, and organization skills.
  • Ability to keep to a tight schedule.
  • Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
  • Flexibility with hours and days - must be open to working weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary.
  • Excellent verbal interpersonal communication skills to interact with team members.
  • Basic weights and measurement skills, ability to operate a scale.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Subject to background check per state cannabis regulations.

Perks Rolled Just for You (for Benefits-Eligible Roles)

- Comprehensive Health Coverage

- Mental Health & Wellness Support

- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Paid Parental Leave

- 401(k) with Company Match

- Pet Insurance

- Employee Discounts

- Recognition Program

- Disability & Life Insurance

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EEO Statement

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