Cannabis Post-Harvest Lead

iAnthus Capital; Town of Warwick (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

iAnthus Capital Management is seeking a Post-Harvest Lead at our Citiva manufacturing facility in Warwick, NY. This role focuses on optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with management to drive productivity.

Responsibilities include overseeing cultivation-related activities, processing harvested plants, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate inventory and records. Starting pay is $25 per hour with a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong attention to detail and be highly organized.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills are required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of state cannabis regulations or related compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cultivation activities including planting, pruning, and transplanting cannabis plants.
• Monitor growing conditions to maximize yield and plant health.
• Participate in harvesting and processing following SOPs.
• Operate and maintain cultivation equipment and address issues promptly.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and recording in the Viridian Sciences POS system.
• Maintain records and audit documentation throughout production.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma

Job description

This Post-Harvest Lead role is located in our Citiva manufacturing facility in Warwick, NY.

Who We Are:

iAnthus Capital Management is a multi-state operator, encompassing the full spectrum of cannabis enterprises, from cultivation to processing to retailing. Cannabis will be the next great transformative industry - not just because it has the power to change people’s lives (especially those suffering from chronic ailments) – but also because it will impact many other industries, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals to alcoholic beverages. Our mission is to create the most valuable cannabis brands and network of cannabis operations and distribution nationally. At iAnthus, you will be given opportunities for career development, a flexible work environment, excellent benefits, a wellness program and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the cannabis industry.

Who You Are:

You have a strong desire to learn and to contribute to a team. You are passionate about making an inclusive, positive, and compliant workforce. You can effectively manage your time and focus on ensuring data integrity and accuracy for your projects. If you would like to work in a fast-paced environment and are interested in building something meaningful with the rest of the iAnthus team, we would love to hear from you!

Professional Competencies:

• Positive attitude
• Exceptional attention to detail and organized
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skillset
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment

The Post-Harvest Lead responsibilities will include optimizing workflows, troubleshooting operational issues, and collaborating with management to enhance productivity and efficiency. With a commitment to compliance, quality, and team development, you’ll play a vital role in driving the success of our production efforts within this rapidly evolving industry landscape. Your key responsibilities include, but is not limited to the following:

• Oversee and assist with cultivation activities, including planting, pruning, and transplanting cannabis plants.
• Monitor and maintain optimal growing conditions to ensure plant health and maximize yield.
• Participate in the harvesting process by trimming and processing harvested plants following established protocols.
• Operate and maintain cultivation equipment, ensuring proper functionality and promptly addressing any issues.
• Review daily orders to be fulfilled and coordinate the retrieval of necessary inventory to execute orders with the Production and Facility Manager.
• Ensure products are properly stored, labeled, and recorded in Viridian Sciences POS system.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records throughout the production process by auditing control documentation provided to you by team members.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Follow and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain consistency and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Work collaboratively with the cultivation and production teams to ensure seamless coordination and efficiency in production workflows.
• Ensure that all products meet established quality standards before reaching the next stage of production.
• Oversee that the established cleaning schedules and policies and procedures to maintain cleanliness and adhere to sanitation regulations and safety standards are followed.
• Review the Communication Binder at the start of each shift for current information and updates.
• Conduct regular product and supply inventory audits.
• Assist in performance evaluations by providing feedback and documentation to the Production Manager.
• Maintain weekly schedules for trim and packaging to ensure there is proper coverage based on the business needs.
• Coordinate with the Director of Security the delivery of all completed orders for RMDs.
• Attend team meetings and participate in training sessions as required to enhance skills and stay updated with company protocols.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Follow and uphold the company’s core values, including respect, diversity, sustainability, research, and service.
• Adhere to iAnthus' cultural principles of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.Your willingness to contribute to the evolving needs of our team is highly valued.

Qualifications + Education:

• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older (18 in NY).
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of state-specific cannabis laws and regulatory compliance is non-negotiable.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate multiple tasks, and prioritize work effectively.
• Reliability is a must.
• Meticulous organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Proficient in both oral and written communication.
• Computer-savvy, with a knack for quickly mastering new software.
• Able to prioritize tasks effectively and work in a heavily regulated environment.

Starting Pay Rate: $25/hr

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours a day and rotating shifts
• Flexible schedule availability including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
• Ability to sit, squat, bend, and kneel repetitively throughout a work day
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use a ladder (up to 12 ft. extension) and general hardware tools needed for common repairs
• Ability and willingness to work in the following conditions:
• General office environment
• Work environments that include exposure to, but not limited to, fumes, dust, odors, heights, indoor AC, no AC, motion, and noise.

Equal Employment Opportunity

iAnthus Capital Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.