Post-Harvest Associate

Story Cannabis • Monroe, OH

5d

About The Position

The Post-Harvest Associate supports the final stages of cannabis cultivation by trimming, curing, and preparing flower for packaging and sale. The role requires attention to detail, consistency, and adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards in a fast-paced, large-scale post-harvest facility. The associate handles and prepares plant material, maintains equipment and work areas, documents completed tasks, and contributes to a positive, safe, and organized team environment.

Candidates must meet the stated education, age, identification, and cannabis-industry badging requirements. The position may require schedule flexibility, including working seven days per week if necessary. Physical work includes extended periods of sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, bending, or walking, and the ability to push, pull, or lift at least 50 pounds. The work environment may involve exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens, and may require daily use of provided PPE.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to work in an exceedingly fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage high-stress, high-urgency situations and adapt when needed.
• Self-motivated, committed, and ambitious.
• General tool, hardware, ladder, and building skills.
• Ability to use a 12-foot extension ladder.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to remain compliant with applicable legal and company regulations.
• Ability to communicate through formats including email and phone.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work seven days per week if necessary and maintain schedule flexibility.
• Computer skills and ability to learn new software programs.
• Valid driver’s license or state ID card.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Approval by the state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry, including a pre-employment background check.
• Ability to sit, squat, stand, kneel, bend, or walk for long durations.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and knowledge in horticulture and/or agriculture.
• Previous manufacturing or laborer experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks associated with harvesting and finishing cannabis plants in accordance with company mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
• Hang product in the dry room on harvest day.
• Bucket and sort product according to harvest standard guidelines.
• De-stem product according to harvest standard guidelines.
• Continuously assess product quality as it moves through the process.
• Redirect misallocated product, such as removing A bud from B bud.
• Identify pests, mold, seeds, and other quality concerns.
• Handle and store product according to harvest standards.
• Maintain equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Properly label all plant material throughout the process.
• Operate, maintain, and clean the trim machine.
• Prepare plants according to standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork.
• Ensure compliance with EPA and MSDS regulations on nutrients and pesticides.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Ensure no product leaves the facility without management authorization.
• Follow safety regulations set by supervisors.
• Ensure consistent product quality and an overall positive, safe, and clean environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO), including 8 paid holidays per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee referral program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Product discounts.
• Additional compensation incentives, including tips and bonuses. Benefits apply to full-time positions only.

What This Job Offers

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