Post Harvest Specialist

King City Gardens • Forest Park, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post Harvest Specialist supports King City Gardens’ production process by helping move harvested cannabis from harvest through processing and preparation for distribution. The role includes drying and curing, trimming, handling, inspection, sorting, weighing, and packaging. Specialists follow established procedures and environmental requirements, maintain product quality and consistency, complete production records, and help ensure products are ready for the next stage of production and distribution.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented production environment.
• Good organizational skills and ability to complete documentation accurately.
• Ability to maintain consistent work quality while meeting production expectations.
• Willingness to learn post-harvest procedures, equipment, and compliance requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years old, pass a background check, and obtain and maintain a DCC employee badge.
• Ability to meet background screening requirements consistent with Ohio cannabis industry standards.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in production environments with varying temperatures, humidity, plant material, dust, and odors.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including gloves, masks, hairnets, and lab coats, in designated production areas.
• Ability to work the assigned shift, with occasional schedule flexibility based on operational needs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with cannabis trimming, drying, curing, or packaging.
• Familiarity with production documentation, inventory tracking, or regulated manufacturing procedures.
• Experience using scales, packaging equipment, or other production tools.
• Familiarity with sanitation standards and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

• Assist with intake and handling of harvested cannabis, following procedures for product identification and batch tracking.
• Monitor and maintain drying and curing areas according to established temperature, humidity, and environmental requirements.
• Perform trimming and other post-harvest processing tasks while maintaining product quality and consistency.
• Inspect cannabis material for quality concerns, contamination, or irregularities and report issues to the appropriate lead or supervisor.
• Weigh, sort, prepare, and package products according to production requirements and established procedures.
• Verify product weights, labels, seals, and other packaging details for accuracy as assigned.
• Complete required production records and documentation accurately and on time.
• Assist with inventory tracking, product movement, and waste documentation according to company procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and follow sanitation, PPE, and safety requirements.
• Meet established production goals while maintaining attention to detail and product quality.
• Communicate production concerns, equipment issues, and process discrepancies to the appropriate lead or supervisor.
• Support other post-harvest duties as needed to meet departmental production goals.

Benefits

• Full-time associates are eligible for health, vision, and dental plans after 30 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed