Post Harvest Specialist

Verano • Albion, IL

57d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post Harvest Specialist provides on-site support to daily harvest operations within a cannabis cultivation facility. As a Cure Specialist, you are responsible for supporting Cure and post-harvest plant processing. Cure Specialists may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments from time to time to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a related position.
• Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
• Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
• Comfortable with heights, soil and water, and tight spaces.
• Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plant structure and horticulture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, record, and label post-harvest materials.
• Manage, document, and destroy cultivation waste.
• Make sure all burping of bins is completed 3 to 4 times a week depending on the strain.
• Obtain and record moisture samples.
• Move any bins around to make sure there is open space in the room.
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
• Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
• Immediately inform Cure Assistant Manager of any system or process discrepancies.
• Document all activity using the company’s track and trace system.
• Work within company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
• Regularly clean and sanitize harvest equipment, tools, and work areas, including applicable machines, containers, and dry rooms.
• Provide support to additional cultivation, harvest, and production teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees