Harvest Technician

Green Thumb • Ocala, FL

3d

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 harvesting cannabis plants with care and precision. Employees must comply with applicable safety and regulatory requirements in the heavily regulated cannabis industry.

The position involves harvesting plants, preparing flower rooms for the next grow, drying and weighing post-harvest materials, and following department procedures and training. It also requires maintaining accurate records, supporting safety and quality compliance, and handling tools, equipment, machinery, materials, and cannabis waste as directed.

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.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid state ID.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain state badging requirements to 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, using extreme care when working with product.
• Ability to work for extended periods in environments up to 85+ degrees and up to 70% humidity, and to work at heights.
• Ability to work with daily exposure to allergens such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil.

Nice To Haves

• A degree or certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the cannabis harvest process, including harvesting plants, sanitizing flower rooms in preparation 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 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