Post Harvest Specialist

King City Gardens; Forest Park (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

King City Gardens is seeking a detailed Post Harvest Specialist to move cannabis from harvest to distribution in our Cincinnati facility. You will help with drying, curing, trimming, packaging, and documentation to ensure high quality products.

Responsibilities include batch tracking, weight verification, and maintaining sanitation and safety protocols in a fast-paced production team. This role requires physical stamina and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for post-harvest processing.
• Ability to follow written and verbal procedures precisely.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic in a production setting.
• Capable of accurate documentation and batch tracking.
• Team-based collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist intake and handling of harvested cannabis with batch tracking.
• Monitor drying and curing areas per temperature/humidity specs.
• Perform trimming and post-harvest processing maintaining quality.
• Inspect material for quality, contamination, or irregularities.
• Weigh, sort, and package products per procedures.
• Verify weights, labels, seals, and packaging details.
• Complete production records and documentation accurately.
• Assist with inventory tracking and waste documentation.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and PPE compliance.
• Meet production goals while ensuring product quality.
• Report production concerns and equipment issues to leads.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Teamwork

Punctuality

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Strong work ethic

Tools

Scales

Packaging equipment

PPE protocols

Job description

Position: Post Harvest Specialist
Pay: $18 per hour
Address: 12171 Omniplex Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45240

Company Info:

King City Gardens (KCG) is a rapidly growing cannabis company founded in 2023, and we’re just getting started! We are a Level 1 cultivator serving both the medical and recreational cannabis markets, operating out of a 60,000 square foot facility, with 25,000 square feet currently under canopy and only plans to keep expanding. We also have 3 dispensaries under The Garden brand in Sycamore Township, Camp Washington, and Colerain, our upcoming flagship location. If that wasn’t exciting enough, we recently partnered with Jeeter to manufacture the #1 pre-roll in the world! With big things happening across cultivation, retail, and manufacturing, KCG is the place to grow, make an impact, and help shape the future of the cannabis industry!

Job Description

Our Post Harvest Specialists play an essential role in King City Gardens' production process, helping move our products from harvest to distribution. From drying and curing to trimming, handling, and packaging, this team ensures harvested cannabis is properly processed and prepared for the next stage of production. Their attention to detail, consistency, and commitment to quality keep operations running smoothly and help ensure our products meet the highest quality standards and are ready for distribution.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the intake and handling of harvested cannabis, following established procedures for product identification and batch tracking.
• Monitor and maintain drying and curing areas according to established temperature, humidity, and environmental requirements.
• Perform trimming and other post-harvest processing tasks while maintaining product quality and consistency.
• Inspect cannabis material for quality concerns, contamination, or other irregularities and report issues to the appropriate lead or supervisor.
• Weigh, sort, prepare, and package products according to production requirements and established procedures.
• Verify product weights, labels, seals, and other packaging details for accuracy as assigned.
• Complete required production records and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with inventory tracking, product movement, and waste documentation according to company procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and follow all sanitation, PPE, and safety requirements.
• Meet established production goals while maintaining attention to detail and product quality.
• Communicate production concerns, equipment issues, and process discrepancies to the appropriate lead or supervisor.
• Support other post-harvest duties as needed to meet departmental production goals.

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented production environment.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to complete documentation accurately.
• Ability to maintain consistent work quality while meeting production expectations.
• Willingness to learn post-harvest procedures, equipment, and compliance requirements.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Previous experience with cannabis trimming, drying, curing, or packaging.
• Familiarity with production documentation, inventory tracking, or regulated manufacturing procedures.
• Experience using scales, packaging equipment, or other production tools.
• Familiarity with sanitation standards and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in production environments with varying temperatures, humidity, plant material, dust, and odors.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including gloves, masks, hairnets, and lab coats, in designated production areas.
• Ability to work the assigned shift, with occasional schedule flexibility based on operational needs.

Division of Cannabis Control Requirements

Must be 21+, pass a background check, and obtain and maintain a DCC employee badge.

Ability to meet background screening requirements consistent with Ohio cannabis industry standards.

Full-time associates are eligible for health, vision, and dental plans after 30 days.