Drying Technician

MM Development Company Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off including major holidays

401k retirement plan

Employee discount

Job summary

MM Development Company Inc is seeking a Drying Facility Specialist in Town of Florida, NY. Responsibilities include assisting with the organization of harvested plants, monitoring drying conditions, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, be 21 years or older, and have strong attention to detail. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass drug testing and a Level 2 Florida State background check.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Organize harvested plants in the drying room by strain and batch.
• Hang plants on racks for drying while monitoring conditions.
• Document drying room activities and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Monitoring environmental conditions

Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Drying Facility Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Assist with receiving and organizing harvested plants in the drying room according to strain, batch, and harvest date.
• Hang plants carefully on drying racks or lines to ensure proper airflow and prevent mold or uneven drying.
• Monitor drying room conditions, including temperature, humidity, and airflow, and report deviations to Management.
• Document dry room activity such as plant batch placement, dates, and movement using internal logs or state tracking systems (e.g., Biotrack or METRC).
• Inspect plants during the drying process for signs of mold, over‑drying, or contamination.
• Assist in determining when plants have reached optimal dryness using moisture content checks or feel tests per company SOPs.
• Gently remove dried plants from racks and prepare them for transfer to the trimming team, ensuring product integrity is maintained.
• Transport dried material to the trim room while maintaining accurate tracking and batch integrity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized dry room environment to prevent contamination and ensure compliance.
• Follow all safety protocols and standard operating procedures during post‑harvest handling.
• Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non‑disclosure.
• Assist with the implementation of company policies, standard operating procedures, and performance standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Daily compliance with company policies including but not limited to state/local regulation compliance, security protocols, access protocols, dress code, and work schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass drug testing and a Level 2 Florida State background check.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to monitor environmental conditions and perform repetitive tasks accurately.
• Ability to follow written SOPs and maintain accurate documentation.

Payrate

$14 per hour

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance offered.
• Paid time off, including major holidays.
• Sick time.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Employee discount.
• Early access to wages ahead of payday.
• Critical Illness Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job position may involve exposure to cannabis, cannabis odors, and cannabis smoke, which is a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law.