Harvest Technician

Travis Perkins • East Saint Louis, IL

259d • $15

About The Position

The Harvest Technician is responsible for assisting with the operations of the Harvest Room in accordance with state regulations and standards set forth by PTS Corp. The position provides on-site support for the harvest process by completing tasks that include harvesting, trimming, plucking, and shucking plants. The Harvest Technician helps maintain workspace cleanliness and follows strict quality control measures to ensure high-quality product.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older and can pass a background check to obtain a Department of Agriculture Agent Card.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience in a general production or manufacturing position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude.
• Works well with others as a team player.
• Capability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in general cannabis cultivation, commercial production gardening, or agricultural setting.

Responsibilities

• Learning and following company harvest practices.
• Ensure daily compliance with policies including but not limited to; state compliance, security protocols, and company SOPs.
• Assist with harvesting of plants; Fan leaf removal, plucking, breaking down, trimming, and shucking of harvested plants.
• Maintain organization while harvesting multiple strains and batches.
• Weigh, record, and label post-harvest materials and manage cultivation waste.
• Visually inspect plants for any diseases, insects, and mold, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
• Report all quality control issues during harvest to the Lead immediately.
• Maintain accurate records of product harvested to ensure proper product identification and quality control.
• Maintaining organization, cleanliness, and efficiency of production area.
• Make sure tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated as needed.
• General cleaning duties, e.g., scrubbing and sanitizing trays and tools and cleaning miscellaneous equipment.
• Sanitizing rooms according to best practices.
• Adhering to strict biological security protocols to aid in the efforts of preventing contamination.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance for full-time employees (30% employee responsibility, 70% employer responsibility).
• Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time employees (100% employee responsibility).
• Paid Time Off accruals for full-time employees.
• Paid Holidays for full-time employees.
• Starting rate of pay is $15.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED