Position: Cultivation Lead
Department: Cultivation
Division/Location: Palatka, Florida
Who we are:
At Vireo, we’re growing something bigger than a business. With roughly 4,500 team members, over 1 million square feet of cultivation space, and more than 170 dispensaries across 10+ states, we’re one of the fastest-growing platforms in the industry. The best part is that we’re just getting started.
What sets us apart isn’t just our footprint. It’s our people. From cultivation and manufacturing to retail, corporate operations, and our expanding agribusiness ventures, every role here plays a real part in shaping where this industry goes next. We look for people with drive, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to make a difference, and in return, we offer real opportunities to grow, contribute, and make an impact.
We’re also proud to be one of the most diverse and inclusive workplaces in cannabis. Our culture is built on collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. This shows in how we support each other, engage with our communities, and celebrate wins together.
If you’re ready to turn your passion into a career, we’d love to have you on the team. Let’s grow the future together.
What we offer: Compensation: $15-$18.00/HR depending on experience
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first of the month after you begin employment
Competitive additional benefits including HSA, FSA, Dependable Care, and EAP services
11 Days of accrued PTO in addition to 2 Wellness Days & Volunteer Hours that will increase with tenure
What the role is about:
The Cultivation Lead guides the cultivation team through all daily and weekly tasks across the department and facility, working in a timely manner and driving productivity. Reporting directly to Grow Management at our Palatka, Florida facility, this role teaches the how and why behind every crop-related task, keeps grow rooms maintained and in order, and keeps the team on track to meet quality standards and production goals.
What impact you’ll make: Lead cultivation employees in completing all daily and weekly tasks in the cultivation department
Teach team members the how and why of all crop-related tasks
Keep grow rooms properly maintained and in order, and notify the Manager of any needs or concerns in a timely manner
Track inventory of consumables such as scissors, trellis, and zip ties, and report needs to the Manager promptly
Help document workflows and work procedures, and ensure appropriate controls and audits are in place to protect data and processing integrity
Spot deficiencies throughout the department and collaborate on solutions
Follow all procedures provided and communicate daily production completed to the Manager
Lead employees as a team while also working independently
Perform other duties as assigned
What you’ve accomplished: High school diploma or equivalent
Working knowledge of cannabis, industry products, strain classifications, genetics, and compliance
Experience growing cannabis in different environments using various techniques
Strong understanding of plant nutrients and their deficiencies
Strong understanding of common grow room equipment, including electrical systems, lights and bulbs, timers, irrigation systems, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and plumbing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail and the ability to focus on multiple tasks and complete them on time
Dependable, reliable, and energetic, with genuine enthusiasm for cannabis and the cannabis industry
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
Receptive to constructive feedback from managers to maintain quality standards and production goals
Arrives on time every day, ready to work, and maintains the personal hygiene standards required for processing cannabis flower
Familiarity with Argus, Canix, and Odoo, plus any future software implementation, depending on the task
Valid driver’s license
At least 21 years of age
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