Cultivation Associate, Harvest

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.
Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.
Title: Cultivation Associate, Harvest
Pay Rate: $16.00/hr
Location: Phoenix, AZ | Latham St
Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt
Shift: Monday-Friday | 5:00am - 1:30pm
Who You Are:
You're excited to be part of the harvest process and take pride in producing high-quality cannabis products. You enjoy hands-on, detail-oriented work and thrive in a fast-paced team environment. With a strong work ethic and commitment to quality, you'll play an important role in ensuring harvested plants are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
What You’ll Do:
As a Cultivation Associate, Harvest at Curaleaf, you'll support the harvesting and post-harvest processing of cannabis plants while helping maintain quality, compliance, and operational efficiency. Your day-to-day will include:
Harvesting cannabis plants by cutting, trimming, and removing flowering material according to established procedures
Weighing, labeling, and tracking harvested product while maintaining accurate inventory records in the electronic tracking system
Assisting with drying and curing activities, including hanging, dry-racking, monitoring environmental conditions, and preparing products for the next stage of processing
Inspecting harvested material for quality and removing any product that does not meet company standards
Following state regulations and company procedures to ensure accurate product tracking and compliance
Cleaning and sanitizing harvest areas, tools, equipment, and workstations to maintain a safe and organized work environment
Supporting packaging and processing teams during high-volume periods as needed
Working closely with team members and leadership to meet daily harvest and production goals
What You’ll Bring:
Experience harvesting plants in a professional, agricultural, horticultural, landscaping, or home-gardening setting preferred
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Reliable organizational and documentation skills
Basic math skills and the ability to accurately weigh and record product quantities
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Even Better If:
Previous cannabis harvest or post-harvest experience
Familiarity with cannabis compliance requirements and inventory tracking systems
Experience working in agriculture, horticulture, food production, manufacturing, or other production environments
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per shift)
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance
Frequent and repetitive use of hands and wrists for extended periods of time
Repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching
Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access plants or equipment
Ability to use required PPE when required, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary
Environmental Conditions
Exposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis)
Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen and plant pathogens
Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol
Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms
Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels
Curaleaf Pay Transparency
$16—$16 USD
What We Offer:
Career Growth Opportunities
Competitive Pay and Benefits
Generous PTO and Parental Leave
401(K) Retirement Plan
Life/ Disability Insurance
Community Involvement
Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts
Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.
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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Home | Curaleaf