cultivation technician

trimmer

shift leader

specialist

technician

Emerald Mountain Labs

During my time at this company, I found the work environment to be unstable, with frequent changes and unclear expectations. Leadership often lacked effective communication, and departments were rarely aligned on procedures, which led to confusion and conflicting instructions. Interactions with ownership were often inconsistent and at times felt disrespectful.

Employee appreciation was minimal —there were no team events or recognition efforts. Staffing was cut significantly, but expectations remained the same, putting added pressure on remaining employees. Even when our department met goals, it often felt like it wasn’t acknowledged.

Safety protocols, such as PPE requirements in sensitive areas, were not consistently enforced. There are daily instances where garage doors are left open, allowing individuals outside to directly go in flower rooms without proper sanitation or security protocols being followed.

At one point, employees were encouraged to leave overly positive reviews, which raises concerns about the authenticity of company feedback.

Paid time off is limited to one week of vacation per year, which makes work/life balance difficult without compensation. No paid holidays. The health insurance options are very expensive compared to any other employers I’ve worked for.

I noticed several signs that raised concerns about the company’s long-term stability. There was limited communication from leadership about the company’s direction. While the team was talented and hardworking, the overall atmosphere became increasingly uncertain. Based on these observations, I worry the company may be facing financial trouble or even closure in the near future. I hope I’m wrong, but I think job seekers should be aware of this potential risk. Overall, I found it difficult to feel supported or even valued in this company.

I have never worked anywhere that had such a high rate of employee turnaround. I have seen employees terminated, demoted, and ridiculed for what one would consider a minor infraction in the workplace. No due diligence is done on managements end to rectify any issues in the workplace and the solution is most often to remove the “problem” from the root by swift unceremonious termination. Employees are demoted or terminated for even slightly straying from the very weak SOP outline even if the employee was showing initiative to better achieve the common goal. There is room for advancement, but the more you move up the ranks the faster you have one foot out the door, due to the issues addressed above. Production team is unmotivated and more interested in cultivating a party-time environment than completing tasks at hand. Uniforms are provided but never cleaned on time. If you’re looking for an entry into the cannabis industry this place is a good place to start, as it is essentially a temporary staffing company, so it can only get better from here! 

Toxic and mentally abusive  leadership. Lack of diversity and accountability in leadership. Very clique-ish and disingenuous. Don't work here.

What is the best part of working at the company?
None

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They do not pay correctly, they cheat hard working employees out of deserving positions to employ friends, there are a multitude of health and safety risks that don’t get addressed, there’s mice and mold, and the corporate mentality of profit over person has created a stressful work environment with a revolving door mentality.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Terrible. No trust in management with multiple examples and with multiple people on why not to. Revolving door.

They have good managers who work with you and communicate pretty well.
People are nice and friendly.

It's not an easy job to do everyday, but if you're up to it, it's a fulfilling one.
They know their stuff pretty well and has good benefits.

Unfortunately I had to leave due to being unable to keep up with it daily, physically.
Lots of sweat work.  Wish I could have kept going but I cannot, personally.
The issues I had weren't to do with the company but the how the industry has evolved as a whole.

I never had any major issues while there, they are willing to work with you if you're having a tough time on something or that day.  Right now they have a pretty good team going and seems to work pretty well overall.

Good accomodations with parking, break rooms, bathrooms, water, etc.

I would be surprised if they make it through the year.  Employee hygiene standards were not consistently enforced, scrubs were left on the floor and then reused when they got back from lunch. Management was disconnected from day-to-day operations and employee well-being, including condescending feedback and overall rude attitude. Communication and transparency were lacking, and there was inconsistent treatment among staff, which affected morale. PTO is limited to one week and health insurance is ridiculously expensive. While there are individuals who care and try their best, the overall culture was very unprofessional and dismissive of employee needs. The trajectory of this company is very unclear, I’d recommend others to look for a company with a solid future.

Issues are often raised months in advance but ignored until they begin to impact profits. At that point, employees are blamed instead of management addressing the root problem. There is no sick pay, and health insurance costs are extremely high. Cultivation and Post Harvest management show little understanding of other departments, yet present themselves as experts. Leadership prioritizes appeasing ownership rather than supporting staff, which creates a culture of mistrust. I would not recommend this place for any long-term employment. 

I have worked at this facility for almost a year and a half. I have no desire to work elsewhere. Front Office personnel are incredibly driven, genuine, and professional. Management is very understanding and respectful of work/life balance, always ensuring team members are taken care of. Team members are respectful of one another and strive for overall team growth. Excellent opportunities for those who are willing to showcase their hard work and dedication. If you have a passion for working with plants and are looking to cultivate your skill set in a booming industry, apply!

Have been with the company for over 2 years with no plan to leave. Owners are wonderful to work under, and have MUCH more respect for their staff than the previous 2 cannabis companies I worked for. Management is understanding and flexible with schedules, work/life balance, and always willing to hear from staff when looking to improve efficiency in the facility. Hard work  and loyalty does not go unnoticed - I have been promoted multiple times since joining the company.  Enjoy working here alongside all of my co-workers. 

This place only cares about making money, it is a scam to work for these people. People are overworked and underpaid. There is a facade put on by management and the higher-ups that they care about people. But they make you feel bad for being a normal human with normal problems. Employers should not do that. If you are the kind of person who can be overworked and underpaid then go for it. But I would not recommend this place to anyone. The only good thing is the facility is somewhat clean, but it is a complete sh**show from the management. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Learning all aspects of the job from cultivation to post harvest. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Keeping up with all the needs of the plants and not complaining cuz the work still needs to get done  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Everyone is hardworking and fast paced. The environment is diverse. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy and fast paced never a dull day.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Cultivation technician 8 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Trimmer 7 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Shift leader 7 salaries reported	$20.43 per hour
Specialist 13 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Technician 7 salaries reported	$19.11 per hour

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