Ahava is a indoor cannabis cultivation facility in Holyoke, MA. We are looking for a reliable, hardworking person for a full time position to help care for our plants and keep our grow rooms spotless. This is a hands-on physical labor role. We are looking for candidates with experience, who possess a strong work ethic, high attention to detail, and arrive on time every day.
We encourage local Holyoke residents to apply and diverse applicants (Minority, Veteran, Woman, LGBTQ+, Disabled) to satisfy our commitment to our Diversity and Positive impact plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Defoliating & Pruning: Cut away excess fan leaves on live plants to improve airflow and light penetration.
- Moving Plants: Safely lift and move pots, trays, and plants between different growth rooms.
- Harvesting: Help chop, hang, and prepare whole plants during harvest cycles.
- Trimming Buds: Hand-trim harvested flower to remove sugar leaves and prepare buds for final packaging.
- Cleaning & Sanitizing: Scrub, wash, and sweep grow rooms, rolling benches, pots, and trimming tools to keep the facility immaculate.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for up to 8 hours a day.
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods while performing tedious hand-trimming.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Must be comfortable working around bright lights and in warm, humid environment conditions.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must pass a state background check (CORI) to get a Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) Agent Card
- Must have reliable transportation to our Holyoke facility
Compensation & Schedule
- Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
- Shift Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Experience:
- cannabis cultivation: 1 year (Required)
Location:
- Holyoke, MA 01040 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
