Post-Harvest Associate

Story Companies; Abell (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k retirement savings plan

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Story Cannabis in Maryland is hiring a Post-Harvest Associate to trim, cure, and prepare cannabis flower for packaging and sale. The role emphasizes attention to detail, quality control, and adherence to harvest procedures.

Responsibilities include harvesting, hanging in the dry room, labeling, machine operation, and maintaining equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and flexibility for 7-day workweeks if needed.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail required in post-harvest processing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivation and reliability are important.
• Good communication via email/phone.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting and finishing cannabis plants per SOPs.
• Hang product in dry room on harvest day.
• Label plant material throughout the process.
• Operate trim machine and maintain equipment.
• Ensure EPA & MSDS compliance on nutrients and pesticides.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

12' extension ladder

Job description

Story Cannabis was built by misfits on a mission — people bold enough to shift the cannabis narrative and create something better. Founded in 2021 by industry veterans, Story is a vertically integrated company headquartered in Phoenix, operating across Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, and Louisiana, and we’re just getting started.

Our vision is to bring hope, happiness, and healing to the world through cannabis, and we’re doing it one state, one store, and one customer at a time.

Leadership defines how we show up. Data drives how we grow. Gratitude keeps us grounded. Unity fuels our momentum. And growth, in every sense, inspires everything we do.

If you’re ready to challenge what’s expected and shape the future of cannabis, your next chapter starts with Story.

Overview:

The Post-Harvest Associate supports the final stages of the cultivation process by trimming, curing, and preparing cannabis flower for packaging and sale. This role requires strong attention to detail, consistency, and adherence to quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities:

• Complete tasks associated with the harvesting and finishing of cannabis plants in accordance with our mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
• Hanging product in dry room on harvest day
• Efficiently bucket and sort product based on Harvest standard guidelines.
• Efficiently de-stem product in accordance with Harvest standard guidelines.
• Continual quality control assessment as product moves through the process.
• Redirecting any misallocated product (i.e.: Removing A bud from B bud)
• Identifying pests, mold, seeds, or other quality concerns
• Assist with product handling and storage in accordance with Harvest standards.
• Maintaining all equipment in accordance with Harvest standard operating procedures.
• Proper labeling of all plant material throughout the process
• Operation, maintenance, and cleaning of the trim machine.
• Attending to a large-scale post-harvest cultivation operation facility.
• Prepare plants in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork.
• Ensure compliance with EPA & MSDS regulations on nutrients and pesticides.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentations of executed tasks.
• Maintain a level of cleanliness and organization.
• Ensure no product leaves the facility without authorization of management.
• Follow all safety regulations set by supervisors.
• Ensure an overall positive, safe and clean environment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum High School diploma or G.E.D equivalent required.
• Ability to work in an exceedingly fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage high stress, high urgency situations and to be flexible and adaptable when a situation requires it.
• Self-motivated, committed, and ambitious.
• General tool, hardware, ladder, and building skills. Must be able to use a 12’ extension ladder.
• Working safely in a warehouse setting.
• Remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations.
• Ability to communicate through various formats including email and phone.
• Reliable transportation.
• If necessary, ability to work 7 days per week and to be flexible with schedule.
• Computer skills and ability to learn new software programs.
• Experience and knowledge in horticulture and/or agriculture a bonus.
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
• Must possess valid driver’s license or state ID card.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry, which includes a pre-employment background check.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Must be capable of sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, bending, or walking for long durations.
• Must have the ability to push, pull, or lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Allergen warnings - Potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens.
• May require daily use of provided PPE.

Maryland Pay Range

$17 - $17 USD

• Paid time off (PTO) including 8 paid holidays per year*
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• 401k retirement savings plan*
• Company paid Short-Term & Long-Term disability*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee referral program

*For full-time positions only

We want our story to be one that fosters an inclusive culture and provides an enriching employee experience. As an equal-opportunity employer, we embrace individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all individuals, including those who may have encountered legal issues related to previous marijuana laws. We understand that these laws have disproportionately impacted certain communities and individuals. We are committed to considering all candidates based on their qualifications, skills, and potential to contribute to our team, rather than focusing solely on past legal encounters. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with past involvement with the legal system, to apply for positions within our organization.