Flower Technician

Jushi•Scranton, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Flower Processing Technician is responsible for all aspects of flower processing from post-harvest through primary packaging. This includes trimming, sorting, assembling trimmed product into various containers and packages, and ensuring the correct quantity, weight, and type of product is packaged and accurately documented. The role requires working efficiently to increase productivity and maintaining professional regard for production facilities and processing equipment. All qualified applicants will receive training on equipment usage.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) required
General computer ability/skills
Mathematical, language, and reasoning skills
Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is crucial
Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication may be required
Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential
Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment and manual tools
Must be able to work in hot, humid environments for extended periods of time with exposure to dust, allergens, and water
Activities include extended periods of sitting, standing, kneeling, stooping, cleaning and bending
Twisting in tight areas may also be required at times

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in horticulture or related field encouraged
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in any Horticulture preferred
Previous experience in medical cannabis industry (preferred)

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical and hand trimming/sorting of cannabis flower
Perform mechanical and hand primary packaging of cannabis flower by weight
Adhere to a rigorous production schedule and ensure product is processed and documented accurately and timely
Buck & shuck the harvest during peak times
Label and clean storage bins, work areas, and equipment
Clean and maintain Curing/Trimming areas
Perform curing duties, including mixture testing and water activity readings
Record and document all activities in record-keeping systems, including traceability, quality, and maintenance details
Operate, maintain, calibrate, and clean processing equipment, including light to medium maintenance of automated equipment and preventative maintenance
Report any event or condition that might affect the final product
Follow all site safety requirements, including use of PPE and attendance at safety meetings
Provide feedback to improve process quality and efficiency
Perform other functions as necessary to meet patient demand
Adhere to strict sanitation practices throughout the facility
Perform other tasks as determined by the Manager of Processing to ensure smooth facility operation
Record keeping of all details pertinent to processing and inventory
Work independently as well as operate as a team
Conduct inventory counts of primary packaging materials
Keep an inventory of processing materials to ensure supply chain stability