Key Points
- TerrAscend is a cannabis company focused on cultivating top-tier flower and crafting premium products for adult use
- They are looking for a Full-Time Greenhouse Cultivation Technician to execute crop production tasks in Boonton, NJ
- The job duties include daily maintenance, transplanting, and ensuring good communication between team members
- The position requires working in environments with extreme temperatures, ability to lift 50lbs, and strong communication skills
TerrAscend
@terrascend
Mississauga, Ontario
A leading North American cannabis operator
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6574 followers
At TerrAscend, we don’t just grow cannabis — we grow possibility. Whether it's cultivating top-tier flower, supporting patients with trusted therapies, or crafting premium products for adult use, we’re here to elevate lives. As a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, our roots run deep and our sights are set high. If you're ready to shape the future of cannabis with a team that believes in quality, care, and community — let’s grow together.
Sound like weed be a good fit? Here’s where you come in.
Our next Full-Time Greenhouse Cultivation Technician will be a key player in executing crop production tasks in a manner that follows the company’s Standard Operating Procedures for outdoor cultivation. Cultivators carry out the day-to-day assignments and tasks associated with the Cannabis crop production cycle.
Where you’ll be planted
This position will be on-site at our Boonton, NJ facility.
Cultivating Success – Your Day-to-Day
- List Role Responsibilities Here
The Right Blend for the Role:
- List Role Qualifications & Experience Here
Perks Rolled Just for You (for Benefits-Eligible Roles)
- Comprehensive Health Coverage — Medical, vision, dental, and prescription plans available for employees and dependents.
- Mental Health & Wellness Programs — Access to AI-driven Sabender mental health platform, counseling and life coaching through PAS, nutrition coaching and Husk Fitness discounts.
- Generous PTO — Flexible Paid Time Off to support work–life balance (varies by state; ask your recruiter for details).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, financial planning, legal advice, and life’s unexpected challenges
- Paid Time Off & Parental Leave – Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and care for your family.
- Robust 401(k) Plan — Company match up to 4%, with immediate vesting.
- Pet Insurance — Affordable coverage for your furry family members.
- Employee Discounts — Exclusive discounts at any of TerrAscend’s 39+ dispensaries.
- Recognition Program — Peer-to-peer recognition earnable through points redeemable for Amazon rewards or gift cards.
- Disability & Life Insurance – Company-paid coverage for the unexpected.
Environmental Factors:
- This position requires working in an environment that has a high amount of plant matter and pollen. Areas of the facility reach high/low temperatures with high humidity levels. Employees may have exposure to conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin, depending on department job assignments. Employees are required to wear protective gear and have the option to wear eye and ear protection. Certain areas of the facility use harsh chemicals for cleaning such as bleach and can have repetitive movements. Employees should be comfortable and capable of working under all of the above conditions.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to push, pull, lift, or move a minimum of 50lbs
- Capable of sitting, standing kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or walking for extended periods of time
- Capable of using hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel and pick
- Ability to work with hazardous chemicals (butane, propane, etc.) following strict safety guidelines
- Utilize chemicals (such as bleach) to clean and maintain facility/equipment
- Must wear PPE (clothing protection), close-toed non-slip shoes, and optional ear/eye protection
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to daily maintenance of all plants.
- Transplanting, watering & pruning of plants
- Verify labels are placed properly with coordinating plant
- Able to push, pull or lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Capable of sitting, standing, bending, squatting and/or walking for long hours at a time
- Capable of working in humid, or hot conditions.
- Work all shifts as needed
- Ensure good communication between team members
- Perform other duties as needed/or required.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Comfortable working in an environment with extreme temperatures
- Self-motivated to learn and improve
- Able to work effectively
- Can maintain a positive attitude
- Horticulture experience preferred but not necessary
- Ability to execute techniques accurately and consistently
- Good documentation, inventory, and organizational skills
- Ability to keep to a tight schedule
- Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
- Applicant must meet all state requirements
$18.50 - $18.50 an hour
*** Background Check Requirement ***
As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.
EEO Statement
At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.
Disclaimer
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.
Esta Organización Participa en E-Verify.
Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar, este empleador está requerido a darle instrucciones por escrito y una oportunidad de contactar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o a la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para que pueda empezar a resolver el problema antes de que el empleador pueda tomar cualquier acción en su contra, incluyendo la terminación de su empleo. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Para más información sobre E-Verify, o si usted cree que su empleador ha violado sus responsabilidades de E-Verify, por favor contacte a DHS.
Statement on External Recruiting Agencies
TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.
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