Post-Harvest Technician - PA

Ethos International Ltd • Fairless Hills, PA

3d • $17 - $19

About The Position

Post-Harvest Technician, PA Ethos Cannabis Website: www.ethoscannabis.com Company Overview Ethos Cannabis is a multi-state cannabis company with operations in the cultivation, processing and dispensing of cannabis in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Ohio. Our goal is to have a clear and compelling consumer-centric vision focused on helping individuals feel and live better through their experiences with cannabis. Our mission is supported by our relationship with Jefferson Health, a leading academic medical center in the U.S., dedicated to collecting and analyzing valuable real-world data and developing educational initiatives with a focus on patient outcomes and quality of life. Jefferson Health is our Academic Clinical Research Center partner for our vertically integrated operations in Pennsylvania. Position Summary/Objective The Post-Harvest Technician 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 required. 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 required 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
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees