Harvest Technician

Green Thumb Industries (GTI); West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) is seeking a Harvest Technician to support post-cultivation activities within the cultivation department. This role focuses on preparing and processing harvests for flower sales and oil extraction with careful, expert handling of cannabis plants.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, able to follow safety and compliance regulations in a heavily regulated industry, and works well in a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; degree or certifications preferred.
• Strong time-management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.
• Cannabis industry experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cannabis harvest process including harvesting plants, sanitizing rooms, reloading spaces, and handling materials and cannabis waste.
• Properly drying wet cannabis plants.
• Accurately weigh and record post-harvest materials.
• Follow all SOPs, directives, training information and policies when performing duties.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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 escalation 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
• Prior cannabis experience not required

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)