Post Harvest Associate

Vangst; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vangst in Rhode Island is seeking a Harvest/Packaging Associate to perform harvesting, drying, trimming, curing and packaging at the cultivation facility.

This role requires maintaining a clean workspace, following regulatory and Good Manufacturing Practices, and accurately documenting processes in the tracking system.

Ideal candidates have 21+ years old, a high school diploma, and the ability to read, write, and speak English; state badge eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must obtain and maintain required state badging.
• Experience in a production environment or regulated industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Harvest, dry, trim, cure, and package per production plan.
• Maintain accurate records in the electronic tracking system.
• Trim dried product using trimming machine and by hand for quality.
• Perform packaging and labeling with documentation and inventory controls.
• Follow GMP, General Handling Practices, and sanitation standards.
• Assist with other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Reading

Writing

English language

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Trimming machine

Electronic tracking system

Job description

Join a fast-growing, dynamic team at one of Rhode Islands premier cannabis companies. Our client is seeking dedicated Post Harvest Technicians who are passionate about quality and eager to be part of an innovative and supportive environment.

Position Summary

The Harvest/Packaging Associate will perform all plant harvesting, drying, trimming, curing, and packaging at the cultivation facility. The Harvest/Packaging Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean workspace, including, but not limited to, equipment and tools used in the harvest, trim, drying, and curing processes.

Essential Job Functions

• Follow the production plan for harvesting, drying, trimming, curing, and packaging by floating between necessary departments at the direction of the Harvest/Packaging Manager
• Maintain accurate records in the electronic tracking system
• Trim dried product using a trimming machine and fine trim by hand, ensuring an aesthetically appealing, high quality product
• Execute packaging and labeling tasks, including documentation and inventory control procedures, in accordance with state regulations
• Follow all General Agricultural Practices, General Handling Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Follow established sanitation practices for staff, equipment, and facilities to ensure quality measures are met to maintain high quality of product
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Must be21+
• Must have a high school diploma, or its equivalent
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able toobtain and maintain required state badging

Preferred

• Experience in a production environment, preferably in a regulated industry producing for human consumption
• Experience in quality control
• Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or greenhouse practices

About Vangst

Vangst is the cannabis industry's hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry's go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry's leading businesses.

Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.

Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry

Vangst's headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company and backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others.

Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.