29 Jul 2026

Harvest Associate

Temporary

MA Craft Cultivation Colrain, MA 01340

Job Description

We are hiring for the start date of August 24. Apply now so we can register you as a Cannabis Control Commission agent, which is required to help harvest our marijuana plants!

This position can be part time or full time but is temporary until the end of the harvest, usually around October 31st, but potentially earlier or later depending on weather and other factors.

*Who We Are*

We are a small, hands-on cannabis farm. We keep tight records, stay compliant, and get the work done. You are dependable, practical, and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions. This role is physical first.

What You’ll Do

*Field Work*

* Bed prep, transplanting, pruning, trellising, staking.
* Irrigation setup, checks, and basic repairs.
* Weed control with hand tools and string trimmers.
* Nutrient mixing and feeding per SOPs.
* Scouting plants and flagging issues.

*Harvest Support*

* Chop, buck, and transport biomass.
* Wet and dry handling, weighing, and bagging.
* Move product to dry/cure per chain-of-custody steps.
* Room resets, sanitation, and waste handling per SOPs.

*Facility Upkeep*

* Mowing, trimming, debris removal, path clearing.
* Tool cleaning, storage, and basic maintenance.
* Load, unload, and organize supplies.

*Record Support*

* Read and follow daily work lists.
* Enter simple counts and weights on paper or tablet when asked.
* Follow compliance SOPs around product handling.

S*chedule and Term*

* 20 to 40 hours per week. Early starts. Some weekends during harvest.
* Seasonal role through mid October to mid November, depending on weather and crop.

*Physical Requirements*

* Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
* Stand and walk most of the day on uneven ground.
* Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching overhead.
* Use ladders up to 10 ft with three points of contact.
* Operate handheld tools and string trimmers for extended periods.
* Work in heat, cold, rain, humidity, dust, and pollen.
* Wear required PPE (gloves, eye protection, masks as needed).
* Tolerate repetitive tasks with consistent output.
* Reasonable accommodations considered.

*What We’re Looking For*

*Must Have*

* 21 or older. Able to pass a background check.
* Reliable transportation and on-time attendance.
* Can follow SOPs and safety rules without shortcuts.
* Comfortable with basic tools and outdoor work.
* Clear communicator. Asks questions when unsure.
* Team mindset. Helps where needed and cleans as you go.

*Nice to Have*

* Prior farm, landscaping, construction, or warehouse experience.
* Cannabis cultivation or post-harvest experience.
* Basic comfort with checklists.
* Valid driver’s license for on-site vehicles or UTVs.
* Familiarity with METRC chain-of-custody is a plus.

*Why Work With Us*

* Real farm work with clear systems and expectations.
* Learn cultivation and harvest at production scale.
* Tight team, straightforward feedback, and visible impact.

*Pay and Details*

* Hourly, non-exempt. Overtime per law.
* Seasonal role.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $18.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person


*Job was aggregated from Indeed.com*

How to Apply

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Job Categories: Farm Mechanic. Job Types: Temporary. Job Tags: Massachusetts Farm Jobs.

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