Post Harvest Technician

TerrAscend Corp.; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company in the cannabis industry as a Post-Harvest Technician. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you'll prepare medical cannabis products for distribution. You will be responsible for trimming, packaging, and ensuring quality control while adhering to strict safety guidelines. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position is perfect for those who are detail-oriented and eager to contribute to the growing cannabis sector. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and be part of a team that is shaping the future of cannabis.

Benefits

Employee Discount

Paid-Time-Off

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k with 4% Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of cannabis and familiarity with warehouse procedures.
• Must have strong attention to detail and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Creation and packaging of medical cannabis products.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the trimming/packaging room.
• Adhere to production schedules and quality control.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Accountability

Familiarity with Cannabis

Warehouse Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

At TerrAscend, we’re on a mission to elevate the lives of our patients and customers. We cultivate exceptional marijuana therapies for patients and high-quality products for legalized adult recreational use. As one of North America's largest and fastest-growing multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operators, we’re at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Together we grow, shaping the future of cannabis. Join us on this exciting journey and be part of something extraordinary!

Post-Harvest Technicians are responsible for preparing medical cannabis products for distribution within our Trimming and Packaging Departments at TerrAscend.

All benefits-eligible employees are provided the following benefits:

• Employee Discount (allemployees eligible)
• Paid-Time-Off (varies by State, please ask your Recruiter for more info)
• Health,vision, and dental insurance
• 98Point6 (remote primary care)
• 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately)
• Employee AssistanceProgram
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Program

Environmental Factors:

• This position requires working in an environment that has a high amount of plant matter and pollen. Areas of the facility reach high/low temperatures with high humidity levels. Employees may have exposure to conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin, depending on department job assignments. Employees are required to wear protective gear and have the option to wear eye and ear protection. Certain areas of the facility use harsh chemicals for cleaning such as bleach and can have repetitive movements. Employees should be comfortable and capable of working under all of the above conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to push, pull, lift, or move a minimum of 50lbs
• Capable of sitting, standing kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or walking for extended periods of time
• Capable of using hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel and pick
• Ability to work with hazardous chemicals (butane, propane, etc.) following strict safety guidelines
• Utilize chemicals (such as bleach) to clean and maintain facility/equipment
• Must wear PPE (clothing protection), close-toed non-slip shoes, and optional ear/eye protection

Responsibilities

• Creation and packaging of medical Cannabis Flower and Pre-Roll products
• Work in a quick and efficient manner and strives to consistently increase productivity
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to improve and promote quality
• Trimming/manicuring and packaging of cannabis flower continuously for shifts of up to 10 hours in an efficient and quality-focused manner
• Thoroughly clean and maintain equipment, hand tools, containers, materials, supplies, and work areas, in accordance with the relevant SOPs
• Responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the trimming / packaging room while performing alt duties
• Maintaining quality control by visually inspecting cannabisduring the trim and packaging process
• Adhering to production schedules
• Weighing and processing waste material in accordance with state regulations and company policies and procedures
• Packaging flower and pre-rolls
• Labeling and recording inventory data
• Assist with the harvest and curing process of medical cannabis, as needed
• Ensure daily compliance with policies and procedures including but not limited to; state compliance, security protocols, access protocols
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Basic knowledge and familiarity with Cannabis
• Familiarity with warehouse procedures
• Must have accountability, proactive behavior, and strong attention to detail
• High levelof integrity
• High School Diploma or equivalent; 1 year experience preferred
• Must be 21 years of age and willing to submit to and pass a comprehensive background check
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to use repetitive use of hands, wrists and forearms
• Ability to stand on feet or sit for extended periods of time
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to meet job and operate equipment requirements
• Ability to twist, turn, bend, stand and walk as required to perform the duties associated with the role
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 or more pounds and regularly move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• There is moderate/high noise level in the Trim room. Protective hearing equipment is provided and required in that room.
• The employee is frequently exposed to an environment of herbal aromas, natural chemical fumes, airborne particles, and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Employee has regular exposure to conditions such as dust and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or the skin, depending on department job assignments.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provides for employees to utitlize.
• The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact your HR representative for more information.

*** Background Check Requirement ***

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

EEO Statement

At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

Esta Organización Participa en E-Verify.

Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en losEE.UU.. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar, este empleador está requerido a darle instrucciones por escrito y una oportunidad de contactar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o a la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para que pueda empezar a resolver el problema antes de que el empleador pueda tomar cualquier acción en su contra, incluyendo la terminación de su empleo. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Para más información sobre E-Verify, o si usted cree que su empleador ha violado sus responsabilidades de E-Verify, por favor contacte a DHS.

Statement on External Recruiting Agencies

TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.