Harvest Technician

Davita Inc.; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cannabis industry seeks a Harvest Technician to support post-cultivation activities and processing harvests. The ideal candidate will ensure quality and compliance, participate in harvesting, and maintain safety standards in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; degree or certifications preferred.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cannabis harvest process including harvesting plants.
• Follow safety and compliance regulations.
• Accurately weigh and record post-harvest materials.

Skills

Effective time-management skills

Ability to work well with others

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree or certifications preferred

Job description

The Role

The Harvest Technician supports post-cultivation activities and operations of our cultivation department. This position will be responsible for preparing and processing harvests for flower sales and oil extraction. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, positive individual who can think of no better way to spend the workday than harvesting our cannabis plants with expert care and precision. Cannabis is a heavily regulated industry, therefore requires all employees comply to safety and compliance regulations.

Essential Functions

• Participate in cannabis harvest process including harvesting plants, sanitizing flower rooms in preparation for next grow, reloading flower rooms, and handling materials and cannabis waste.


• Properly drying wet cannabis plants


• Accurately weigh and record post-harvest materials


• Follow all SOPs, verbal directives, training information and policies when performing duties

Safety & Compliance

• Be aware of hazards in the workspace


• Retain and understand department specific training


• Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions


• Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements


• Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements


• Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor


• Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor


• Report and escalate safety & quality concerns

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions


• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus


• Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds (and up to 100 pounds with assistance) AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product


• Must be able to work in an environment that is up to 85+ degrees and up to 70% humidity for extended periods


• Must be able to work at heights


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment


• Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; degree or certifications preferred


• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task


• Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment

Additional Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age


• Must possess valid state ID


• Must be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements in order to work in in cannabis industry (requires background check and state review)