Post Harvest Technician
About The Position
The Post Harvest Technician performs post-harvest cannabis flower operations, including harvesting, drying, curing, trimming, and packaging. The role requires knowledge of cannabis anatomy and precise techniques to produce consistently high-quality products that meet company standards. The technician works with the cultivation team to coordinate the transition from cultivation to post-harvest and follows applicable regulations, security requirements, and guidelines. The role involves maintaining a clean and hygienic trimming room, monitoring drying conditions, inspecting plant quality, packaging and labeling flower, maintaining equipment, and keeping accurate records of post-harvest activities. The work environment may include exposure to fertilizer, dust, odors, varying temperatures and humidity, noise, vibrations, water, allergens, pollen, plant pathogens, and other environmental variables. The position requires physical activity throughout the workday, including lifting, bending, standing, and using ladders or step stools.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing, bending, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills for accurate records and inventory management.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and resolve plant health issues.
- Willingness to comply with strict security and regulatory requirements.
- Good communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to push, pull, or lift a minimum of 50 pounds when relevant to job duties.
- Ability to sit, squat, stand, kneel, bend, or walk throughout the workday.
- Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods based on job duties.
- Ability to safely use ladders and step stools.
- Ability to work amid exposure to fertilizer, dusts, odors, high heat, low temperatures, high and low humidity, high noise levels, vibrations, water, dry salts, allergens, pollen, dust, plant pathogens, other volatile organic compounds, and other environmental variables.
Responsibilities
- Trim harvested cannabis plants by removing fan leaves, sugar leaves, and excess water leaves while preserving the main colas.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the trimming room in accordance with health and safety standards.
- Hang and monitor cannabis plants in drying rooms to achieve optimal moisture content and flavor profiles.
- Conduct quality control inspections and remove damaged or unhealthy cannabis plants.
- Collaborate with the cultivation team to optimize harvest schedules and support the transition from cultivation to post-harvest.
- Package trimmed cannabis flower according to company standards, including proper labeling, sealing, and legal compliance.
- Perform regular equipment maintenance and cleaning.
- Document and maintain accurate records of post-harvest activities for compliance and reporting.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulations related to cannabis post-harvest activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
