Harvest/Post-Harvest Technician

Harvest/Post-Harvest Tech

Job Description

*Eligible applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID prior to starting work at Garden Remedies*

The responsibilities of the Harvest/Post-Harvest Tech within Garden Remedies broadly embrace the key areas described below. Working with the Harvest/Post-Harvest supervisor, the HVPH will assist in the day-to-day operations related to the harvest, trim and curing/drying of cannabis plants. Duties include harvesting plants, safely operating, and maintaining equipment, and processing waste pursuant to regulations and standard operating procedures. The HVPH will assist Garden Remedies in supplying consistent, high-quality marijuana while remaining fully consistent with Garden Remedies’ Standard Operating Procedures.

Duties:

• Manage all trim equipment with a focus on safety, ensuring tools and machinery are functional at all times; start up equipment at the beginning of each shift and follow proper shut down procedures at the end of each shift; make adjustments to equipment as necessary to ensure quality and consistency
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Monitor quality and measure accurately to ensure optimal production level
• Works closely with Cultivation personnel to manage workflow and scheduling
• Weighs and properly stores finished product
• Accurately completes all necessary data entry and paperwork
• Completes daily production reports
• May participate in harvests, trimming, cloning and other duties as assigned to maintain an efficient workflow through-out the facility
• May assists in other operations of the grow, to include but not limited to set-up, cleaning of equipment,
• Maintains a respectful and business-like work environment
• Maintains a serious, positive, and team-oriented approach to Security, reporting any security concerns or breaches immediately to designated person(s)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic computer operating skills required
• Good verbal and written skills
• Basic math skills required
• Prior experience working with plants preferred
• Strong inter-personal skills with the ability to engage in creating an amicable workplace
• Good personal hygiene, physical aptitude, and health necessary to perform manual labor
• The candidate must pass the state required background check and will have a high security clearance within the company
• Must be flexible to business needs, may need to work overtime during harvests, may be asked to work on weekends and holidays

Supervision:

• Works under the general supervision of the Post-Harvest Supervisor
• This position is not responsible for supervising other employees

REQUIRED SKILLS

• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass all required background checks to work with cannabis
• Medical marijuana and recreational marijuana knowledge highly desirable

• Experience in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Organization and planning skills
• Ability to work a set schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Eligible applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID prior to starting work at Garden Remedies

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fitchburg, MA 01420: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please state your interest in the job

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Cannabis/Botany: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location