Post Harvest Technician
$36,400–$37,440 year
On-siteCottage Grove, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Break down dried cannabis plants into required formats for processing or flower sales through shucking, sorting, trimming, and other manual manipulation tasks. Maintain quality standards by recognizing different strains, identifying anomalies, following visual work instructions, and adhering to GMP, biosecurity, and sanitation requirements. Organize the work environment, participate in room set-up and break-down, and perform accurate record keeping. Calibrate tools and equipment as directed by a lead or supervisor. Report safety incidents and escalate quality concerns while complying with state regulations, PPE requirements, and area safety protocols. Work in a fast-paced environment with temperatures up to 85+ degrees and 70% humidity, lifting up to 50 pounds with extreme care.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at a minimum of 21 years of age
- Must possess valid state ID
- Must be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements to work in in cannabis industry (requires background check and state review)
- Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds (and up to 100 pounds with assistance)
- Must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product
- Must be able to work in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity for extended periods
- Must be able to work at heights
- Must be able to repetitively climb ladders and/or stairs and work from elevated platforms
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
- Ability to recognize different strains and identify anomalies within the plants
- Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective time-management skills
- Ability to use dexterity, coordination, and precision to perform tasks that require manual manipulation to break down the plants
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's degree or Certifications preferred
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