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2nd shift Cultivation Specialist

Job in Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois, 60159, USA
Listing for: Savvyherb
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-26
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Food Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 56000 USD Yearly USD 40000.00 56000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • The Cultivation Specialist role involves on-site support for multiple cannabis gardens, focusing on plant health from propagation through pre-harvest, with duties including cloning, trimming, disease monitoring, sanitation, and maintaining compliance with quality control and safety standards.
  • Essential responsibilities include following plant schedules, documenting cultivation logs, maintaining a clean environment, operating equipment safely, and supporting other cultivation teams as needed to meet production goals.
  • Minimum qualifications require 1-3 years of related experience, ability to perform repetitive physical tasks (including lifting up to 50 pounds), teamwork skills, and compliance with state cannabis regulations; candidates must be 21+ and able to register with the state cannabis commission.
  • The working environment is a warehouse setting with exposure to mechanical parts, varying temperatures, and airborne particles, requiring physical stamina, comfort with heights (up to 25 feet), and standing for most of the workday.

The Cultivation Specialist provides on-site support to multiple gardens within a cannabis cultivation facility. As a Cultivation Specialist you are responsible for maintaining quality control measures and ensuring the health and safety of crop during the life stages of the plant, from propagation to pre-harvest. Cultivations Specialists may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments from time to time to meet business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Support plant management, fertilization, insect and disease monitoring, sanitation, and overall plant growth, health, and appearance in the grow rooms.
  • Clone, trim, prune, top and train plants as directed by the Cultivation Manager.
  • Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with State and local laws.
  • Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
  • Immediately inform Cultivation Manager of any system discrepancies.
  • Visually inspect plants for any diseases, deficiencies, insects, and mold, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
  • Follow plant scheduling to accurately project plant need.
  • Catalogue, track, and organize plants from clone-to-harvest using our track and trace system.
  • Work within company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
  • Regularly clean cultivation equipment and tools, including light reflectors, containers, and ventilation equipment.
  • Document and update cultivation logs with nutrient and/or substance application to any plants within the facility.
  • Provide support to additional cultivation and harvest teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a related position.
  • Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
  • Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
  • Willing to learn about, operate and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
  • Comfortable with heights, soil and water, and tight spaces.
  • Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older, and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
  • Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.
Preferred Qualifications
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
  • Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.).
  • Basic knowledge of plant structure and horticulture preferred.
Physical and Mental Demands

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