Post Harvest Technician

Calypso Enterprises; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Calypso Pennsylvania (Calypso Enterprises, LLC.) in Erie, PA is seeking a meticulous Post Harvest Technician to support harvesting, trimming, drying, curing, and quality control within a fast-paced cannabis cultivation operation.

You will follow directions from the Harvest Team Lead, maintain clean work areas, record process data, and ensure compliance with HR policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a large grow operation; hand and/or machine trimming.
• Familiarity with molds, mildews, and pests.
• Ability to learn and use electronic tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Harvest, trim, dry, lay, cure, and perform quality control on cannabis material.
• Record and report data related to the process to the Harvest Team Lead.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment; sanitation of equipment.
• Follow HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure; be a team player.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Production knowledge

Public safety knowledge

Computers

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Business/Horticulture/Agriculture

Job description

Calypso Pennsylvania (Calypso Enterprises, LLC.) is a medical cannabis cultivation company located in Erie, PA.

We are under new ownership and committed to building a world class team to grow exceptional cannabis. The cannabis market in Pennsylvania alone is over $1 Billion, and we are actively recruiting for all positions to help us rapidly grow. This is an exceptional career opportunity to learn and grow with the Company.

Calypso Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Summary

The Post Harvest Technician plays a vital role within our operations, performing tasks related to harvesting, trimming, laying, drying, curing, and quality control. This position is very hands‑on, detail‑oriented, repetitive in nature, and requires strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Takes direction from the Post Harvest & Operations Manager
• Perform tasks related to harvesting, trimming, drying, laying, curing, and quality control
• Record and report data related to the process to the Harvest Team Lead
• Record and report weight of excess product considered waste
• Assist in cleaning and facility maintenance tasks including sweeping, ensuring a clean and organized working environment, and sanitation of equipment.
• Maintain a culture of professionalism and service
• Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non‑disclosure
• Perform in a manner consistent with the goals and values of the company
• Be a team player
• Other duties as assigned
• Pay attention to meticulous detail to the quality control of all processes in harvesting
• Work with team members to complete all dry takedown functions
• Use hand trimming, use sterilized scissors or shears to trim remaining leaves from the plant to separate medical marijuana flower from medical marijuana trim
• When using machine trimmers, prep and sterilize proper equipment, monitor plant input and output to ensure successful process
• Perform a final manicure and inspection of all harvested and trimmed medical marijuana raw material to quality standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required; a bachelor's degree in Business, Botany, Horticulture, Agriculture, or related fields is preferred
• Experience in a large grow operation with experience in hand and/or machine trimming
• Familiarity with molds, mildews, and pest
• Strong understanding or ability to be trained on the electronic tracking system

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Mechanical—knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Production and Processing—knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Public Safety and Security—knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions
• Computers—knowledge of computer hardware and software

Skills:

• Operation and Control—controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Troubleshooting—determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
• Critical Thinking—using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Reading Comprehension—understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents
• Ambition—the drive to achieve personal advancement
• Reliability—the trait of being dependable and trustworthy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Attention to detail and a quick eye

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Flexible schedule availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 75 pounds
• Ability to sit, squat, bend, and kneel repetitively throughout a workday
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Extended computer usage
• Comfortable being under constant video surveillance
• Work environments that include exposure to, but not limited to, fumes, dust, odors, heights, indoor AC, no AC, motion, and noise

Management reserves the right to assign other job duties as necessary, with or without notice. Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, or because of the liability for service in the armed forces of the United States or the nationality of any individual, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.