Cannabis Post-Harvest Breakdown Specialist

Green Thumb Industries; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries is seeking a Breakdown Technician in Rock Island to break down dried cannabis into validated formats for processing and flower sales. You will support post-harvest activities, maintain strict safety and GMP-like standards, and help achieve daily production metrics in a highly regulated environment.

The role emphasizes dexterity, accuracy, and collaboration with team members. Candidates should be at least 21 and prepared for state background checks and badging requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Certifications preferred.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks.
• Prior cannabis experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Break down the cannabis plant into required formats for processing or flower sales.
• Shuck, sort, trim, and support post-harvest activities to meet production metrics.
• Maintain quality standards and follow SOPs; contribute to quality improvement.
• Keep work area clean and organized; assist with room set-up and break-down.
• Follow department work instructions and SOPs; recognize strains and identify anomalies.
• Maintain attention to detail in a highly regulated environment.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree or certifications

Job description

Green Thumb Industries is seeking a Breakdown Technician in Rock Island to break down dried cannabis into validated formats for processing and flower sales. You will support post-harvest activities, maintain strict safety and GMP-like standards, and help achieve daily production metrics in a highly regulated environment.

The role emphasizes dexterity, accuracy, and collaboration with team members. Candidates should be at least 21 and prepared for state background checks and badging requirements.