Harvest Technician

Green Thumb • West Haven, CT

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About The Position

The Harvest Technician supports post-cultivation activities and cultivation department operations. The position prepares and processes harvests for flower sales and oil extraction. Employees must comply with safety and regulatory requirements in the cannabis industry.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work well with others while completing 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, with extreme care and caution when handling product.
• Ability to work for extended periods in temperatures up to 85+ degrees and humidity up to 70%, 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 the cannabis harvest process, 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 when performing duties.
• Recognize workspace hazards, retain and understand department-specific training, report safety incidents or concerns, and comply with follow-up actions.
• Follow 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.
• Report and escalate safety and quality concerns.

Benefits

• Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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