Cannabis Cultivator

Cultivator

Location: 136 Kellogg Rd, Sheffield, MA 01257

Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $20.00 Per Hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Reports To: Cultivation Manager

About Us: Nova Farms is a leading, multi-faceted cannabis company dedicated to producing the highest-quality flower, concentrates, and edibles. We believe that cannabis is a right, and only the purest products should be accessible to all. Our mission is to share the benefits of cannabis and cultivate better lives—one plant at a time.

Position Summary: The Cultivator is an essential part of our outdoor cultivation team, responsible for ensuring a successful, high-quality harvest. This role involves hand-harvesting cannabis plants, plucking leaves, and assisting with post-harvest processing while maintaining strict quality, safety, and compliance standards.

This is a physically demanding role requiring outdoor labor in varying weather conditions and the ability to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare cultivation areas, tools, and equipment for harvest operations.
• Conduct routine inspections of plants to assess readiness for harvest.
• Assist in defoliation and pruning to optimize plant health and yield.
• Ensure all harvesting tools and workstations are cleaned and sanitized.
• Follow safety protocols and compliance guidelines to ensure a controlled and efficient harvest process.
• Hand-harvest cannabis plants with care to maintain plant integrity.
• Pluck individual leaves as part of the harvest process.
• Transfer harvested plants to designated drying or processing areas.
• Perform trimming to remove excess plant material and prepare cannabis for curing.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure the product meets company standards.
• Assist with weighing, sorting, and packaging of harvested material.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Assist with basic facility maintenance, equipment cleaning, and tool organization.
• Adhere to all company policies, state regulations, and safety protocols.
• Follow cultivation team instructions to ensure compliance with Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) regulations.
• Report any plant health concerns, safety hazards, or compliance issues to supervisors.
• Work closely with fellow cultivators and leadership to maintain efficiency in daily operations.
• Take direction from the Cultivation Manager and team leads to ensure seamless workflow.
• Adapt to various tasks as needed, including Farm Hand, Trimmer, and General Laborer duties.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors, often in fluctuating temperatures and weather conditions.
• Physically capable of standing, bending, lifting, and performing repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Strong work ethic with reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity.
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous agricultural, farming, or cannabis experience is preferred but not required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Outdoor farm setting with exposure to natural elements, including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
• Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), repetitive motion, and prolonged standing or crouching.
• Fast-paced work environment with strict deadlines, requiring efficiency and precision.

Additional Information:

• This is a seasonal or full-time position, depending on the needs of the cultivation cycle.
• Compensation is competitive, based on experience, with opportunities for growth within the company.

At Nova Farms, we believe our corporate community should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity across race, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, experience, and thought—not only because it is right, but because it makes us better. Our mission—the right to wellness—informs our commitment to champion economic opportunities in communities disproportionately affected by the war on drugs through employment and community involvement. Nova Farms is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20