Post Harvest Technician

Tri-Mountain Pure; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-Mountain Pure, DBA Garden Club PA, seeks a Post-Harvest Technician to support operations after harvest in a PA-licensed facility. You will trim, dry, cure, weigh, and package product while upholding tight quality control, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.

This role requires meticulous attention to detail, safety adherence, and the ability to maintain product quality and consistency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements to work in cannabis industry (background check).

Responsibilities

• Assist in cutting, transporting, and handling cannabis plants for drying and curing.
• Perform wet and dry trimming to prepare flower for processing.
• Post-harvest cleaning of grow-rooms; maintain GMP-compliant workspace.
• Monitor and maintain drying and curing environments as per company specs.
• Accurately weigh, label, and package cannabis flower and products.
• Identify issues and communicate to the Manager; coordinate with cultivation, extraction, and packaging teams.
• Inspect harvested material for pests, mold, or other issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cannabis pests & diseases

Cultivation processes

Communication

Basic computer skills

Team player

Safety protocols

Grow room equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Post-Harvest Technician

Category: Full-Time

Location: On-site, based in Pittsburgh, PA (Northside)

Reports to: Post-Harvest Manager

Compensation: $17/hr.

Company Summary:

Tri-Mountain Pure, DBA Garden Club PA, grows, manufactures, and dispenses the highest quality medical marijuana products to improve the quality of life, comfort, and well-being of patients in PA while creating jobs and assisting in the economic revitalization of the local community.

Position Summary:

The Post-Harvest Technician supports all operations that occur after cannabis plants are harvested within a Pennsylvania-licensed medical marijuana grower/processor facility. This position involves trimming, drying, curing, weighing, and packaging product while maintaining strict quality control, sanitation, and compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) Medical Marijuana Program regulations. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, adherence to safety and compliance standards, and the ability to maintain product quality and consistency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in cutting, transporting, and handling cannabis plants in preparation for drying and curing.
• Perform both wet and dry trimming to prepare flower for processing while maintaining product integrity.
• Post-harvest cleaning of grow-rooms-Maintain a clean and organized work environment in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Monitor and maintain drying and curing environments according to company specifications to ensure quality and potency.
• Accurately weigh, label, and package cannabis flower and products according to batch and strain requirements.
• Identify issues that arise and communicate to the Manager-work closely with cultivation, extraction, and packaging teams to ensure efficient workflow and accurate reporting.
• Inspect harvested material and identify potential issues (pests, mold, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

RequiredSkills & Competencies

• Works well with others.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Possesses an understanding of cannabis pests and diseases.
• Possess a significant understanding of all cultivation processes and tasks.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understanding of common grow room equipment and safety protocols.is a plus

Additional Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements to work in in cannabis industry (requires background check and state review)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs. to a minimum height of five feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty 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. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions
• Work involves daily exposure to allergens.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Tri-Mountain Pure, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable laws and policies.