Harvest/Post Harvest Tech

Entertimeonline; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Remedies in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a Harvest/Post-Harvest Tech to support day-to-day harvest, trim and curing of cannabis plants under the Harvest/Post-Harvest Manager. You will operate and maintain equipment, manage waste per SOPs, and help ensure a steady supply of high-quality marijuana.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires basic math, good verbal and written communication, strong teamwork, and the flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience working with plants preferred.
• Basic computer operating skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Basic math skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good personal hygiene and physical fitness.
• Flexible to business needs; overtime, weekends & holidays possible.

Responsibilities

• Harvest, trim, and cure cannabis plants under supervision.
• Operate and maintain harvest equipment safely.
• Manage workflow with cultivation personnel.
• Weigh and store finished product accurately.
• Complete data entry and paperwork.
• Assist in other grow operations as needed.
• Maintain a respectful, team-oriented work environment.
• Report security concerns immediately.

Skills

Plant handling experience

Basic computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic math skills

Inter-personal skills

Hygiene & physical fitness

Flexibility for overtime

Background checks

Job description

• Location Fitchburg,Fitchburg, MA, 01420,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt

Job Description

The responsibilities of the Harvest/Post-Harvest Tech within Garden Remedies broadly embrace the key areas described below. Working with the Harvest/Post-Harvest Manager, the Harvest/Post Harvest Tech will assist in the day-to-day operations related to the harvest, trim and curing/drying of cannabis plants. Duties include harvesting plants, safely operating, and maintaining equipment, and processing waste pursuant to regulations and standard operating procedures. The Harvest/Post Harvest Tech will assist Garden Remedies in supplying consistent, high-quality marijuana while remaining fully consistent with Garden Remedies' Standard Operating Procedures.

Duties:

• Manage all trim equipment with a focus on safety, ensuring tools and machinery are functional at all times; start up equipment at the beginning of each shift and follow proper shut down procedures at the end of each shift; make adjustments to equipment as necessary to ensure quality and consistency
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Monitor quality and measure accurately to ensure optimal production level
• Works closely with Cultivation personnel to manage workflow and scheduling
• Weighs and properly stores finished product
• Accurately completes all necessary data entry and paperwork
• May participate in harvests, trimming, cloning and other duties as assigned to maintain an efficient workflow through-out the facility
• May assists in other operations of the grow, to include but not limited to set-up, cleaning of equipment,
• Maintains a respectful and business-like work environment
• Maintains a serious, positive, and team-oriented approach to Security, reporting any security concerns or breaches immediately to designated person(s)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with plants preferred
• Basic computer operating skills
• Good verbal and written skills
• Basic math skills required
• Strong inter-personal skills with the ability to engage in creating an amicable workplace
• Good personal hygiene, physical aptitude, and health necessary to perform manual labor
• Must be flexible to business needs, may need to work overtime during harvests, may be asked to work on weekends and holidays

Supervision:

• Works under the general supervision of the Post-Harvest Supervisor
• This position is not responsible for supervising other employees

REQUIRED SKILLS

• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass all required background checks to work with cannabis
• Must not have been convicted of any felony offense
• Medical marijuana and recreational marijuana knowledge highly desirable
• Experience in a complex, fast-paced environment