Post Harvest Lead

Renew Cannabis Co.; Franklin (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is seeking a Post-Harvest Lead in New Jersey to supervise a small team and manage day-to-day post-harvest operations, including harvest, dry, trim, cure, and packaging in accordance with company standards and state regulations.

The role involves training associates, updating procedures, maintaining strict inventory records, and ensuring compliance with SOPs and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise a team and enforce SOPs.
• Strong record-keeping and documentation practices.
• Attention to detail and compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise post-harvest associates and ensure SOP compliance.
• Oversee harvesting, drying, curing, burping, packaging and inventory.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and regulatory compliance.
• Train staff and update procedures as needed.
• Monitor environmental conditions (temp, humidity, CO2).

Skills

Team leadership

Record keeping

SOP adherence

Environmental monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Post-Harvest Lead is responsible for supervising a small team with the day-to-day post-harvest work in accordance with standards set by the company. Provides direct support for all post-harvest associates, including training, policy and procedure updates, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedure including managing and tracking the harvest, dry, trim, cure, and packaging of product. Responsible for highest possible standards of work in post-harvest, maintaining facility compliance, and cleanliness in accordance with state regulations and standards set by the company.

PAY

$21.50

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow standard operating procedures
• Implement good agricultural practices and follow all facility rules
• Keep good records and follow good documentation practices
• Keep good records of all practices implemented and data collected as pertaining to supervisor responsibilities
• Department KPI data collection and entry
• Train all post-harvest associates on department SOP's and changes to policy
• Supervise post-harvest associates through all department related tasks
• Assure post-harvest associates are completing tasks as outline in SOP's efficiently.
• Assist in all post-harvest procedures from harvesting to bulk packaging, including harvesting, drying, curing, burping, room sanitation, equipment sanitation, bucking, packaging, etc.
• Typical daily work tasks required include (but not limited to); harvesting, drying, curing, burping, room sanitation, equipment sanitation, bucking, packaging, monitoring inventory management, etc.
• Monitoring of environmental conditions including, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, VPD, etc.
• Scout dry and cure rooms for pests/disease and document on proper forms
• Operate and maintain post-harvest systems/equipment
• Stock post-harvest supplies as needed
• Clean, sanitize, and setup all post-harvest areas
• Maintain and ensure proper storage and sanitation of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to shop vacs, pumps, hoses, carts, scissors, stools, totes, gloves, rags, and PPE gear
• Conduct trials to evaluate possible improvements to the crop
• Perform regular audits as required
• Perform any other job-related tasks assigned by management
• Ensure post-harvest operation is fully compliant with state regulations and federal and state law.
• Assure that all operations adhere to business and industry license requirements.
• Maintaining strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals and equipment used in post-harvest and document production by completing forms, reports, logs, and records as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Able to follow and adhere to a complex production and harvest schedule in a fast-paced environment
• Show skills in analyzing potential problems with plant health or the product being processed
• Understand current knowledge of processing techniques and industry technologies
• Physical aptitude and health necessary to perform manual labor tasks required for the proper management of a commercial grow
• Display accountability, proactive behavior, and strong attention to detail
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to strict policies and procedure
• Well organized and ability to keep deadlines
• Works well with all peers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Positive attitude, team player and strong work ethic
• Willing to build understanding of applicable state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives, and standard operating procedures
• Must be and remain compliant with any and all regulatory requirements for working in the cannabis industry
• Must be able to obtain and retain a Registered Agent Card issued by the state of operation
• Must have excellent organization and time management skills
• Must be focused, pay close attention to detail
• Must be able to internalize training and follow instructions
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively
• Other duties as assigned

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.

EEO STATEMENT

Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.