Post-Harvest Technician - PA

Ethos Cannabis • Fairless Hills, PA

2d • $17

About The Position

The Post-Harvest Tech nician is responsible for assisting the managers in the day-to-day functions of the packaging, trimming , and harvesting areas, as well as storing finished products . The Post-Harvest Technician is a detail-oriented, operational team player with strong communication skills. Technicians have the distinction of participating heavily in quality control over all trimmed and packaged products the facility furnishes for stores and vendors . There are many levels of quality control that multiple departments participate in, but the short time spent with the post-harvest team is crucial, considering its frequent handling and contact with multiple containers and surfaces. The Post-Harvest Technician's role in maintaining a sanitary and organized inventory of product depends upon the detail and thoughtfulness s/he exhibits in this position; primarily, the ability to effectively compartmentalize strains, batches, and corresponding numeric values to reduce any confusion or mislabeling. We are seeking a passionate, driven, detail- oriented and collaborative Post -Harvest Technician to support the company's post-harvest activities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to adapt to our business model and is a collaborative team player but also a self-starter. Previous cannabis cultivation experience is not . Role reports to the Cultivation Manager.

Requirements

• Must pass stringent background test requirements of state you will be working in .
• Age requirements; MA 21, OH 21 and PA 18.
• Possess valid driver's license or state ID card; authorized to work in the U.S
• Ability to perform essential job functions for extended periods (8-10 hours per day).
• Frequent activities may include sitting, walking, bending, climbing ladders, reaching, and frequent use of hands for handling, grasping, and repetitive motions .
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 55 pounds over a distance of up to 100 feet .
• Work may involve exposure to cannabis odors, airborne particles, fertilizers, and high humidity in cultivation or processing areas.
• Job duties may be performed in retail dispensaries, cultivation rooms, or post-harvest facilities , each with varied lighting and temperature conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year cannabis growing/trimming/industry experience preferred
• Certification(s)/education in agricultural, horticultural, or botanical practices
• Previous experience with inventory software, Excel, and Google spreadsheets
• Education in agriculture, horticulture, or botany preferred but not necessary

Responsibilities

• Environmental checks & ongoing observation
• Harvesting
• Correctly utilizing appropriate checklists , logs, process flow charts, and standard operating procedures
• Cleaning & sanitizing
• Monitoring environment in cure areas
• Protecting finished product from waste or loss
• Trimming
• Sorting usable product and trim into distinct batches
• Packaging product and trim
• Correctly utilizing appropriate checklists , logs, process flow charts, and standard operating procedures
• Facilitating accurate inventory control at all steps
• Cleaning & sanitizing
• Keep work and break areas free of clutter and debris
• Ensure work uniforms are as clean as possible
• Communicate effectively with others in post-harvest and other departments
• Update any personal information which may be for contact, payment, benefits, tax purposes, or similar contained in an employee's personnel file
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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