Harvest Technician

Green Thumb • Low Moor, VA

3d • $18 - $18

About The Position

The Harvest Technician supports post-cultivation activities and cultivation department operations. The role prepares and processes harvests for flower sales and oil extraction, including handling cannabis plants and materials with care and precision. Employees must comply with safety and regulatory requirements in this heavily regulated industry.

The position involves harvesting plants, preparing flower rooms for the next grow, processing wet cannabis plants for drying, and accurately weighing and recording post-harvest materials. The technician follows established procedures, training, directives, and policies; maintains and calibrates equipment as directed; and completes accurate records. The role also requires awareness of workplace hazards and compliance with applicable safety, quality, sanitation, biosecurity, GMP, state regulation, and PPE requirements.

Work involves repetitive physical activity, extended periods of sitting or standing, work at heights, and exposure to heat, humidity, and allergens. Employees must be able to handle product carefully while lifting and carrying loads. Prior cannabis experience is not required. The listed pay range is $17.50–$18 per hour, with positions potentially eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program based on organizational and individual performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work well with others and complete individually assigned tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid state ID.
• Ability to obtain and maintain state badging requirements for work in the cannabis industry, including a background check and state review.
• Ability to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods while maintaining focus.
• Ability to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds, and up to 100 pounds with assistance, exercising extreme care when handling product.
• Ability to work for extended periods in environments up to 85+ degrees and up to 70% humidity, and at heights.
• Ability to work with daily exposure to allergens such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil.

Nice To Haves

• Degree or certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cannabis harvesting, including harvesting plants, sanitizing flower rooms for the next grow, reloading flower rooms, and handling materials and cannabis waste.
• Properly dry wet cannabis plants.
• Accurately weigh and record post-harvest materials.
• Follow SOPs, verbal directives, training information, and policies while performing duties.
• Be aware of workplace hazards and retain and understand department-specific training.
• Report safety incidents and concerns, comply with follow-up actions, and escalate safety and quality concerns.
• Comply with area safety requirements, state regulations, PPE requirements, and GMP, biosecurity, sanitation, and other quality and compliance requirements.
• Complete record keeping accurately and fully as directed by a lead or supervisor.
• Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment, and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED