Post Harvest Lead

Trulieve; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Trulieve is hiring a Post-Harvest Lead to direct workflow for trimming and quality control in a fast-paced cultivation setting. You will oversee 15–20 employees, ensuring adherence to SOPs and company guidelines while coordinating with the Cultivation Site Manager.

The role requires strong cannabis handling knowledge, team leadership, and meticulous attention to detail. A focus on safety, training, and timely reporting is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cannabis trimming techniques and handling Cannabis products.
• Experience with quality assurance in cannabis processing.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and support colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct workflow for 15–20 staff in post-harvest operations.
• Train staff on tasks and ensure SOP compliance.
• Coordinate with manager and trim tech to meet daily goals.
• Lead daily team huddles to outline tasks.
• Maintain clean work areas and perform room assessments.
• Track inventory levels and submit weekly supply orders.
• Provide regular reports to management and respond to emails promptly.

Skills

Cannabis trimming

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Requisition ID21175-Posted09/10/2026-Post Harvest-Cultivation-FL-C-Lee-Production-Entry-Level- Job Location (Country/Region) (1) - Job Location (region) (1) -0 - 10%

Join Trulieve – Where Passion Meets Purpose

If you're interested in being part of one of the nation's fastest-growing industries, Trulieve may be the perfect place for you. We are proud to be recognized onTIME's America's Best Companies 2026 List, an honor awarded to top-performing U.S. organizations based on employee satisfaction, financial strength, and sustainability transparency. Trulieve was one of only two cannabis companies to receive this distinction.

If you have passion for helping others and want to make a meaningful impact through your work, this may be the role for you. At Trulieve, we strive to bring our patients the relief they need in products they can trust. Our plants are hand-grown in carefully controlled environments designed to minimize unwanted chemicals and pests, keeping the cultivation process as natural as possible every step of the way.To learn more about Trulieve and our mission, please visit www.trulieve.com

Requisition ID: 21175

Remote Work Available: No

Job Title: Post-Harvest Lead

Reports To: Cultivation Site Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

ROLE SUMMARY

The Post Harvest Lead will direct workflow and lead others in a positive productive manner. The ideal candidate for this position is equally comfortable directing others and carrying out tasks themselves. This role is responsible for overseeing 15-20 employees and controls workflow of trimming and QC in a fast-paced environment. He/she will work with the Manager and Quality Assurance to inspect product during trim for quality defects to ensure the procedures are being followed and meet specific requirements set forth by Company guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that all employees are aware and adhere to the company’s Uniform and Attendance policies.

Ensure that all employees receive proper training for the task at hand and the tasks are being completed according to the SOP’s. Any questions that the employees have regarding task should be directed to you.

Working with the department Manager and trim tech employees to accomplish daily tasks.

Perform daily team meetings with your Team to go over the tasks for the day.

Ensure that the work area is kept clean on a daily basis

Complete daily Room assessments to ensure product quality.

Keep track of supply inventory. Make sure to fill out an order form every week.

reporting to Management on a regular basis with updates, problems, or comments. Always respond to Manager’s emails unless specified otherwise.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Strong knowledge and understanding of cannabis handling and trimming.

Knowledge and understanding of local and state regulations, with an emphasis on continual learning and sharing knowledge with the team.

Possess the skills and knowledge to identify potential problems with a plant or the product being processed and the willingness to share with management and grow staff.

Show self-motivation, innovation, and the ability to work well with all members of his/her staff and the company, as well as with his/her direct supervisor.

Demonstrate excellent organizational capabilities, as well as strong computer skills to accurately input and manage a centralized cannabis tracking system.

Have superior time management skills driving efficiency and productivity, and meeting goals while consistently producing high quality finished product.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong understanding of trimming techniques and cannabis pests/diseases

Prior experience trimming or quality assurance in cannabis

Works well in team environment

Strong attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication skills

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance

Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks

Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater)

Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as; reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details

Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise)

WORK SCHEDULE

40+ hours weekly with flexible hours depending on department needs. Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays

Salary will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is offered with this position.

Trulieve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees 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, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.