Cannabis Post Harvest Technician

Ethos Cannabis; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Cannabis is seeking a Post-Harvest Technician to assist in packaging, trimming, and harvesting operations. This role requires attention to detail and strong communication skills, contributing to quality control and inventory management. Ideal candidates are passionate and collaborative, with a preference for prior cannabis industry experience.

Benefits

Technician tiering program for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year cannabis industry experience preferred.
• Certification(s) in agricultural, horticultural, or botanical practices.
• Experience with inventory software, Excel, and Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental checks and ongoing observation.
• Harvesting activities and packaging product.
• Maintain accurate inventory control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certification(s) in agricultural, horticultural, or botanical practices

Education in agriculture, horticulture, or botany

Tools

Inventory software

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Post-Harvest Technician

Ethos Cannabis

Website: www.ethoscannabis.com

Company Overview:

Ethos Cannabis is a multi-state cannabis company with operations in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Maryland, pursuing expansion opportunities. Our goal is to provide a clear, compelling, consumer-centric vision focused on helping individuals feel and live better through their experiences with cannabis. Our mission is supported by our relationship with Jefferson Health, a leading academic medical center in the U.S., dedicated to collecting and analyzing valuable real-world data and developing educational initiatives focused on patient outcomes and quality of life. Jefferson Health is our Academic Clinical Research Center partner for our vertically integrated operations in Pennsylvania.

Our principals have significant experience investing in healthcare, consumer products, and regulated markets, and have been actively focused on the cannabis industry since 2015. Our leadership at Ethos Cannabis has experience developing and leading successful cannabis operators in the U.S.

Position Summary/Objective:

The Post-Harvest Technician assists managers in the day-to-day functions of the packaging, trimming, and harvesting areas, as well as storing finished product. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and being a collaborative team player.

As an integral part of the post-harvest team, technicians report environmental and product conditions to help guide the success of each production cycle. Attention to detail in trimming, weighing, packing, handling of plants, and waste disposal is crucial. They also participate in quality control to ensure product standards are met, maintaining a sanitary and organized inventory, and accurately labeling and segregating strains and batches.

We seek a passionate, driven, detail-oriented, and collaborative individual to support our post-harvest activities. Prior cannabis cultivation experience is not required. The role reports to the Cultivation Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct environmental checks and ongoing observation
• Harvesting activities
• Utilize checklists, logs, process flow charts, and SOPs
• Clean and sanitize work areas
• Monitor environment in cure areas
• Protect finished products from waste or loss
• Trim and sort usable product into batches
• Package product and trim
• Maintain accurate inventory control
• Keep work and break areas clean and organized
• Ensure work uniforms are clean
• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments
• Update personal and employment information as required

Qualifications:

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Minimum of one year cannabis industry experience preferred
• Certification(s) in agricultural, horticultural, or botanical practices
• Experience with inventory software, Excel, and Google Sheets
• Education in agriculture, horticulture, or botany preferred but not required

Other Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older
• Compliance with all legal and company regulations
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to perform activities for up to 8 hours
• Extended sitting, walking, bending, reaching
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds
• Pass background checks as required by MA law

This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime. Ethos Cannabis offers a technician tiering program for career development and advancement.

Ethos Cannabis is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with past drug convictions to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities.