Cannabis Post-Harvest Dry Room Technician

Kingcitygardens; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingcitygardens in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Dry Room Technician responsible for handling, drying, curing, and initial processing of harvested cannabis in full compliance with Ohio DCC regulations and SOPs.

You will monitor environmental conditions, perform bucking and trimming, keep METRC records accurate, and support audits while maintaining high quality and safety in a fast-paced, regulated production environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain required Ohio cannabis employee credentials.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in a cannabis post-harvest, agriculture, food production, or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with drying and curing processes, moisture monitoring, and environmental controls.
• Ability to pass all required background checks per Ohio DCC regulations.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to maintain accurate written and electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Hang and rack freshly harvested cannabis for optimal airflow and drying.
• Monitor and log drying environment (temp, humidity, VPD) at set intervals.
• Adjust HVAC, dehumidifiers, and fans to maintain target parameters.
• Track drying timelines and report deviations to supervisor.
• Transition dried material into cure containers and monitor cure cycles.
• Buck and trim dried cannabis to meet quality standards.
• Inspect for defects, foreign material, mold, or pests; quarantine non-conforming material.
• Maintain production targets without compromising quality or compliance.
• Record batch weights, waste, and transfers into METRC in a timely manner.
• Tag and track all plant material, packages, and waste as required.
• Assist with internal audits and regulatory inspections with complete records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Environmental monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

METRC

Job description

Kingcitygardens in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Dry Room Technician responsible for handling, drying, curing, and initial processing of harvested cannabis in full compliance with Ohio DCC regulations and SOPs.

You will monitor environmental conditions, perform bucking and trimming, keep METRC records accurate, and support audits while maintaining high quality and safety in a fast-paced, regulated production environment.