Post Harvest Associate (Utility)

Grow Ohio • Zanesville, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post-Harvest Packaging Associate (Utility) is primarily assigned to the Post-Harvest Packaging Department and is responsible for quality, efficient cannabis plant trimming and packaging in preparation for sale. Associates may be asked to support other operational areas as needed; the utility designation means they should be prepared to support Processing Packaging based on business needs. The position also includes cleaning equipment and sanitizing work areas, including breaking down dry and cure rooms and washing and sanitizing equipment to help prevent pests, viruses, and disease. Training and guidance will be provided for assigned tasks. The role reports to the Post-Harvest Flower Packaging AM.

The associate packages post-harvest products in compliance with product standards, specifications, and MMCP regulations; meets production and quality standards; prepares batches for entry into METRC and completes final counts on product transfers; maintains accurate records and inventory; and follows company policies, SOPs, safety requirements, and leadership direction. The role requires professional, respectful, productive conduct, effective teamwork and communication, and maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout assigned work areas.

This is a full-time position with variable hours. The facility operates from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, and weekend availability is required. Candidates must complete state and federal background checks and pre-employment drug screening. The position requires regular lifting of up to 75 pounds; sitting or standing for up to 12 hours; working in bright, hot, humid, high-CO2, low-light, uneven, or confined environments; wearing PPE and using a half-face respirator; and performing repetitive and fine-motor tasks. Exposure to limited hazardous chemicals is possible.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and motivated by accomplishment.
• Excellent counting skills.
• Good to excellent manual dexterity.
• Ability to work without supervision and independently in a continually changing environment.
• Ability to use a laboratory balance to weigh or count products.
• Effective time-management skills.
• Ability to present ideas effectively and communicate well with all levels of management.
• Ability to meet cleanliness standards required by law and company policy for products and packaging.
• Understand compliance regulations and follow SOPs and guidance for specialized areas.
• Basic computer knowledge, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of programs and projects.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a busy, high-stress environment.
• Willingness to participate in an extensive background check; state and federal background checks and pre-employment drug screening are required.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds regularly.
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds, move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, and see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly for most of the day and use a half-face respirator.
• Ability to sit or stand for up to 12 hours at a time.
• Ability to work in bright, hot, humid conditions, high-CO2 environments, and low-light situations.
• Ability to complete fine-motor functions and perform lifting, standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, and repetitive hand use and grasping.
• Availability to work variable hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Accurately package post-harvest products in compliance with product standards, specifications, and MMCP regulations.
• Meet production allocation and quality standards while maintaining a positive, team-oriented approach.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership and set a positive example for associates.
• Prepare product batches for data entry into METRC and perform final counts on product transfers.
• Complete tasks efficiently and strive to improve productivity.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in assigned work areas throughout the day.
• Follow company policies, SOPs, guidance, leadership direction, and required safety protocols, including proper use of equipment and PPE.
• Maintain personal cleanliness during post-harvest processes and ensure equipment and tools are free from pests, viruses, and disease.
• Verify plants are free from mutations, seeds, pests, viruses, and disease.
• Maintain accurate records, inventories, and data as required.
• Clean equipment and sanitize work areas, including breaking down dry and cure rooms and washing and sanitizing equipment.
• Support Processing Packaging and other operational areas as assigned based on business needs.
• Perform additional job-related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Basic life coverage.
• Availability of short-term disability coverage.
• Availability of voluntary life coverage.

What This Job Offers

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