Harvest Technician

Green Thumb•West Haven, CT

About The Position

The Harvest Technician supports post-cultivation activities and cultivation department operations, preparing and processing harvests for flower sales and oil extraction. The role involves careful harvesting of cannabis plants and requires compliance with safety and regulatory requirements in a heavily regulated industry. The technician participates in harvesting plants, drying wet cannabis, sanitizing and reloading flower rooms, handling materials and cannabis waste, and accurately weighing and recording post-harvest materials. They follow applicable SOPs, training, directives, and policies, and support safety, quality, and compliance through hazard awareness, accurate records, and proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment. Work may involve extended periods sitting or standing, repetitive motions, working at heights, and exposure to warm, humid conditions and allergens. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, or up to 100 pounds with assistance, while handling product carefully. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
Effective time-management skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
Minimum age of 21.
Must possess valid state ID.
Must be able to obtain and maintain state badging requirements, including 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, handling product with extreme care.
Ability to work for extended periods in conditions up to 85+ degrees and 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 when performing duties.
Be aware of workplace hazards and retain and understand department-specific training.
Report safety incidents and concerns and comply with follow-up actions.
Comply with area safety requirements, state regulations, PPE requirements, and applicable GMP, biosecurity, sanitation, 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.