Post-Harvest Associate

Story Cannabis • Abell, MD

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Story Cannabis was founded in 2021 by industry veterans and is a vertically integrated company headquartered in Phoenix, operating across Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, and Louisiana. Their vision is to bring hope, happiness, and healing to the world through cannabis. The company values leadership, data-driven growth, gratitude, unity, and continuous growth. The Post-Harvest Associate supports the final stages of the cultivation process by trimming, curing, and preparing cannabis flower for packaging and sale. This role requires strong attention to detail, consistency, and adherence to quality and compliance standards.

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma or G.E.D equivalent required.
• Ability to work in an exceedingly fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage high stress, high urgency situations and to be flexible and adaptable when a situation requires it.
• Self-motivated, committed, and ambitious.
• General tool, hardware, ladder, and building skills.
• Must be able to use a 12’ extension ladder.
• Working safely in a warehouse setting.
• Remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations.
• Ability to communicate through various formats including email and phone.
• Reliable transportation.
• If necessary, ability to work 7 days per week and to be flexible with schedule.
• Computer skills and ability to learn new software programs.
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
• Must possess valid driver’s license or state ID card.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry, which includes a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks associated with the harvesting and finishing of cannabis plants in accordance with our mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
• Hanging product in dry room on harvest day
• Efficiently bucket and sort product based on Harvest standard guidelines.
• Efficiently de-stem product in accordance with Harvest standard guidelines.
• Continual quality control assessment as product moves through the process.
• Redirecting any misallocated product (i.e.: Removing A bud from B bud)
• Identifying pests, mold, seeds, or other quality concerns
• Assist with product handling and storage in accordance with Harvest standards.
• Maintaining all equipment in accordance with Harvest standard operating procedures.
• Proper labeling of all plant material throughout the process
• Operation, maintenance, and cleaning of the trim machine.
• Attending to a large-scale post-harvest cultivation operation facility.
• Prepare plants in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork.
• Ensure compliance with EPA & MSDS regulations on nutrients and pesticides.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentations of executed tasks.
• Maintain a level of cleanliness and organization.
• Ensure no product leaves the facility without authorization of management.
• Follow all safety regulations set by supervisors.
• Ensure consistent quality.
• Ensure an overall positive, safe and clean environment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) including 8 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Company paid Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee referral program
• Commuter benefits
• Product discounts
• Additional compensation incentives (tips, bonuses, etc.)

What This Job Offers

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