We are headquartered in Eliot, Maine, with retail operations in Eliot, Waterville, and soon Portland. We will be hiring 100+ employees over the next 12-18 months – from cultivation and manufacturing to budtenders and more! While experience in the cannabis field is valued, it is not required. We look for candidates who have a passion for the wellness industry, strong customer service skills, and love for learning and growing.
All of our employees enjoy higher-than-industry average salaries and benefits - not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because we know that excellent customer service and quality cannabis products begin with happy employees.
Below, please find a list of open positions. See a role that interests you? Please send your resume and cover letter to job@sweetdirt.com. No phone calls, please.
Job title
Cultivation Assistant
Job Type
Full-time
About
The Cultivation Assistant will assist in the full lifecycle of plant production by working with a team and following standard operating procedures defined for facility staff and stages of plant production.
Key Responsibilities
Care for mother plants including transplanting, pruning, and irrigation
Take cuttings from mother plants and efficiently create batches of clones
Transplant and irrigate clones for vegetative growth
Transplant and secure irrigation components to plants in flower rooms
Maintain an orderly and clean canopy in the flower rooms while spotting for signs of plant stress or disease
Harvest plants and properly load into drying racks
Maintain a high degree of order and cleanliness in the working and growing areas of the cultivation facility
Requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a state-required background check
High school diploma
Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time
Ability to push and/or pull work carts up to 200 pounds
Quickly and safely use scissors or cutting blades
Attention to detail and cleanliness
Comfortable with repetitive work
Ability to follow operating procedures and work efficiently in a team setting
Ability to take direction
Maintain a good attitude with cultivation team in a high-paced environment
Experience
Related experience or horticulture degree preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off
Additional Compensation
Store Discounts
Work Location
Storefront in Eliot, Maine
Text SWEET to 411-669 to learn about store openings, special offers & events.
