Post-Harvest Specialist: Cannabis Processing & Quality

Vangst; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vangst is seeking a Post Harvest Technician in Minnesota to breakdown dried cannabis plants into required formats for processing or flower sales. The role emphasizes safety, precision, and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities include dexterous post-harvest tasks, shucking, sorting, trimming, and maintaining clean work areas. Candidates should have an associate degree or certifications; cannabis experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Certifications preferred.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks.
• Prior cannabis experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical post harvest breakdown of cannabis plants with precision.
• Shucking, sorting, trimming and other post-harvest activities to meet metrics.
• Maintain clean, organized work environment and follow SOPs.
• Support quality initiatives and report anomalies in plants.
• Record keeping and equipment maintenance as directed.
• Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation, and safety requirements.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or certifications

Job description

Vangst is seeking a Post Harvest Technician in Minnesota to breakdown dried cannabis plants into required formats for processing or flower sales. The role emphasizes safety, precision, and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities include dexterous post-harvest tasks, shucking, sorting, trimming, and maintaining clean work areas. Candidates should have an associate degree or certifications; cannabis experience is not required.