Post-Harvest Associate

Story Cannabis • Monroe, OH

20h

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 involves handling and sorting harvest product, monitoring quality, following standard operating procedures, and maintaining compliance, safety, cleanliness, and accurate documentation in a large-scale post-harvest facility. The associate works in a fast-paced warehouse environment and may need to adapt their schedule as operational needs require.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to work in an exceedingly fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage high-stress, urgent situations and remain flexible and adaptable.
• Self-motivated, committed, and ambitious.
• General tool, hardware, ladder, and building skills, including ability to use a 12-foot extension ladder.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to comply with all applicable legal and company regulations.
• Ability to communicate through formats including email and phone.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work up to seven days per week if necessary and to be flexible with schedule.
• Computer skills and ability to learn new software programs.
• Valid driver’s license or state ID card.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be approved by the state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry, including completion of a pre-employment background check.
• Ability to sit, squat, stand, kneel, bend, or walk for long durations.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift at least 50 pounds.
• Potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens; daily use of provided PPE may be required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks related to harvesting and finishing cannabis plants in line with the company’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
• Hang product in the dry room on harvest day.
• Bucket and sort product according to harvest standards.
• De-stem product according to harvest standards.
• Conduct ongoing quality-control assessments as product moves through the process.
• Correct misallocated product, such as moving an A bud from B bud.
• Identify pests, mold, seeds, and other quality concerns.
• Handle and store product according to standards.
• Maintain equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Label all plant material throughout the process.
• Operate, maintain, and clean the trim machine.
• Prepare plants according to standard operating procedures.
• Promote teamwork through a positive attitude.
• Comply with EPA and MSDS regulations for 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 a positive, safe, and clean environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including eight 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.

What This Job Offers

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