Lead Cultivation Agent

Overview

Cresco Labs is a leading, public, vertically integrated cannabis operator with multiple locations. Our Sunnyside dispensaries provide welcoming spaces for customers on their cannabis journey. We are committed to social equity and educational development through SEED, ensuring equal opportunities to work in and own cannabis businesses.

At Cresco, we aim to lead the cannabis industry with regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction, operating with integrity and professionalism in every market.

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

The Lead Cultivation Agent works in on-site cannabis gardens to lead a team in daily tasks of monitoring and maintaining plant production and health. This role oversees quality control measures within the greenhouse to ensure high-quality products and compliance, while maintaining cleanliness and efficiency of the production area.

• Agent Support and Management: Oversee cultivation staff, schedules, cultivation processes, and inventory; serve as a resource for staff regarding products, policies, procedures, industry news, and regulatory changes; respond to gardener questions and resolve conflicts; delegate tasks to gardeners and harvest technicians to maintain a compliant, clean facility; coordinate with Garden leadership to ensure accurate information is communicated to staff.
• Cultivation Operation Management: Oversee all cultivation tasks and processes; ensure proper documentation in accordance with state and Cresco Labs standards; measure and mix nutrient and plant applications and apply per policy; support plant health through pruning and related care; rotate strains to ensure variety and quantity.
• Reports and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of cultivation activities, inventory, crop applications, materials receipts and returns in line with state and Cresco standards.

• Experience training, leading or mentoring junior staff or new hires (preferred).
• Experience overseeing a large-scale agriculture facility (preferred).
• Two years of experience in a production facility or related field; or a satisfactory combination of experience and training.
• Effective time-management, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Advanced knowledge of plant cultivation and cultivation facility operations.
• Computer literacy (word processing, POS systems, database management).
• Knowledge of medical cannabis policy and law.
• Ability to perform duties in varying weather conditions.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and POS applications.
• Ability to work around plant material (pollen or dust) and to sit, stand, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Cresco Labs offers eligible employees a robust benefits package including major medical, dental and vision, a 401(k) match, FSA/HSA, LTD/STD, life insurance and AD&D, paid holidays and paid time off, discretionary bonuses, stock options, and employee discounts. Benefits eligibility varies by role, location, and status.

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply.
• Must comply with all laws and company regulations for working in the industry.
• The company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future sponsorship.

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.