Post Harvest Technician

Calypso • Lawrence Park Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Calypso Enterprises, LLC. is a medical cannabis cultivation company in Erie, Pennsylvania, recruiting team members as it grows under new ownership. The Post Harvest Technician performs hands-on, repetitive, detail-oriented work related to harvesting, trimming, laying, drying, curing, and quality control. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to contribute to a quality end product as part of a team.

The technician records and reports process data and waste weights, helps maintain a clean and organized facility, and follows company policies and values. Harvest work includes dry takedown, hand trimming, preparing and sterilizing machine-trimming equipment, monitoring machine inputs and outputs, and performing final product inspections against quality standards. The position may include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; the posting lists a high school diploma as required in the Employment Standards section and as preferred in the Qualifications section.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Attention to detail and a quick eye.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 75 pounds.
• Ability to sit, squat, bend, and kneel repetitively throughout the workday.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work comfortably under constant video surveillance.
• Experience working in a large grow operation, including hand and/or machine trimming, is listed under Experience.
• Familiarity with molds, mildews, and pests.
• Strong understanding of, or ability to be trained on, the electronic tracking system.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, production and processing, public safety and security, and computer hardware and software.
• Skills in equipment or system operation and control, troubleshooting, critical thinking, and reading comprehension.
• Dependability, trustworthiness, and drive for personal advancement.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Botany, Horticulture, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Experience working in a large grow operation with hand and/or machine trimming.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to harvesting, trimming, drying, laying, curing, and quality control.
• Record and report process data to the Harvest Team Lead.
• Record and report the weight of excess product considered waste.
• Assist with cleaning and facility maintenance, including sweeping, organizing work areas, and sanitizing equipment.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with HR policies and company values.
• Work collaboratively with team members to complete dry takedown functions.
• Hand trim plants using sterilized scissors or shears to separate flower from trim.
• Prepare and sterilize machine-trimming equipment and monitor plant input and output during machine trimming.
• Perform final manicure and inspect harvested and trimmed raw material against quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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