Post Harvest Technician I

Trulieve • Lee, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post Harvest Technician I works in the Cultivation department and plays a critical role in harvesting, weighing, and preparing harvested cannabis material for transportation to dry rooms. The role is hands-on and fast-paced, with responsibilities spanning plant handling, data entry, quality control, equipment operation, sanitation, and compliance with company procedures and applicable regulations. The position reports to Cultivation Leadership.

Technicians may perform work across different areas of the production department as needed. The role requires handling organic material daily, following standard operating procedures and cGMP cleanliness and hygiene standards, and maintaining a positive, safe, and clean environment. The position is regular, non-exempt, and scheduled for 40 or more hours weekly, with flexible hours based on department needs and occasional evening, weekend, and holiday availability.

Requirements

• Maintain good discipline and attendance standards.
• Ability to work hands-on with cannabis plant material daily.
• Ability to be flexible and work in various production sectors as needed or requested by the direct supervisor.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate constructively with members of other departments.
• Maintain a proactive environment and positive attitude.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and a team player.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet efficiency and productivity goals while maintaining high product quality.
• Remain compliant with legal and company regulations.
• Meet the minimum age requirement: 21, or 18 in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one.
• Pass a comprehensive background screening.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull at least 50 pounds to a height of at least five feet and for a distance of at least 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance.
• Ability to work seated or standing for extended periods and perform physical activities including climbing, stopping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and frequent or constant hand and finger use.
• Ability to handle organic matter daily and wear appropriate personal protective equipment; able to work in hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions, including temperatures of 95 degrees or greater while wearing PPE.
• Visual acuity, with or without job aids, for reading, computer work, and inspecting small parts or details, including clarity of vision at 20 feet or more in day and night or dark conditions.
• Ability to communicate verbally at conversational levels in moderate noise.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of cannabis handling, including harvesting, drying, curing, and trimming.

Responsibilities

• Participate in harvesting cannabis material; prepare, weigh, and log material for transportation to dry rooms.
• Defoliate plants as needed.
• Maintain compliance using a centralized tracking system.
• Document testing results through reports and logs and enter data into the company database.
• Perform ongoing quality-control assessments as product moves through the process.
• Maintain and operate equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Weigh and dispose of plant waste material.
• Process and prepare material and products according to SOP and/or cGMP cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Account for all cannabis material and products according to company policies and procedures.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and bag excess plant material to keep work areas clean.
• Clean, sanitize, and store equipment after use.
• Follow company safety rules and regulations.
• Perform manual cross-department duties as needed.
• Help maintain a positive, safe, and clean environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Career Path Program: eligible for Tech 2 after 9 months of employment and Tech 3 after 15 months.
• Company-provided basic life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Teladoc.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental (including orthodontia), and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary supplemental plans, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Company discount of 30–35%.
• Veterans discount.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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