Post Harvest Technician – I

Jobtailor; Adel (IA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Adel, IA is seeking a hands-on Cannabis Production Associate. You will harvest, weigh, and log cannabis material for transport to dry rooms while defoliating plants as needed and maintaining a compliant, centralized tracking system.

You will document testing results, input data, and perform ongoing quality control as products move through the process. A team-oriented mindset and adherence to SOPs are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of cannabis handling including harvesting, drying, curing, and trimming is a plus, but not required.
• Maintain good discipline and attendance standards.
• Ability to work hands on with cannabis plant material daily.
• Ability to be flexible and work in various sectors of the production department as needed/requested by the direct supervisor.
• Ability to work as a team unit while completing tasks and creating constructive collaboration with members of other departments.
• Create a proactive environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Self-motivated, innovative, and a team player
• Excellent time management skills, driving efficiency and productivity to ensure goals are consistently met while maintaining high quality finished product
• Remain compliant with all legal and company regulations
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age (or a minimum of 18 years of age in CT, PA and WV)
• Must pass a comprehensive background screening

Responsibilities

• Participate in harvesting cannabis material and prepare, weigh, and log for transport to dry rooms.
• Defoliate plants as needed.
• Maintain compliance using a centralized tracking system.
• Document testing results through reports and logs.
• Input data into the company database.
• Perform continual quality control as product moves through the process.
• Maintain and operate all equipment according to SOPs.
• Weigh and dispose of plant waste material.
• Ensure material/product is processed and prepared per SOP and cGMP cleanliness standards.
• Ensure cannabis material/product are accounted for per company policy.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and bag excess plant material; keep work areas clean.
• Clean, sanitize, and store equipment after use.
• Observe and follow company safety rules and regulations.
• Perform cross-department duties as needed.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and clean environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cannabis Harvesting

Data Input

Quality Control

Equipment Operation

Weighing and Logging

Team Player

Self-Motivated

Positive Attitude

Flexibility

Discipline

High School Diploma

Valid Driver’s License

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Data Tracking System

Job description

Responsibilities

• Participates in harvesting cannabis material while properly preparing, weighing, and logging cannabis material for transportation to the dry rooms
• Defoliation of the plants as needed
• Maintain compliance using a centralized tracking system
• Documenting testing results through reports and logs
• Inputting data into the company database
• Continual quality control assessment as product moves through the process
• Maintaining and operating all equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Weighing and disposing of all plant waste material
• Ensure that material and/or products are processed and prepared by following SOP and/or cGMP standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Ensure all cannabis material and/or product are accounted for according to company policy and procedures
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and bag any excess plant material leaving the work areas clean
• Clean, sanitize, and store all equipment upon use
• Observe and follow company safety rules and regulations
• Perform various manual cross-department job duties as needed
• Ensure an overall positive, safe and clean environment
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of cannabis handling including harvesting, drying, curing, and trimming is a plus, but not required
• Maintain good discipline and attendance standards
• Ability to work hands on with cannabis plant material daily
• Ability to be flexible and work in various sectors of the production department as needed/requested by the direct supervisor
• Ability to work as a team unit while completing tasks and creating constructive collaboration with members of other departments
• Create a proactive environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Self-motivated, innovative, and a team player
• Excellent time management skills, driving efficiency and productivity to ensure goals are consistently met while maintaining high quality finished product
• Remain compliant with all legal and company regulations
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age (or a minimum of 18 years of age in CT, PA and WV)
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have valid Driver’s License or ability to obtain one
• Must pass a comprehensive background screening

Hard Skills

• Cannabis Harvesting
• Data Input
• Quality Control
• Equipment Operation
• Weighing and Logging

Soft Skills

• Team Player
• Self-Motivated
• Positive Attitude
• Flexibility
• Discipline

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License