Proper Brands - Cannabis Post Harvest Technician

Vireo-Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee Discount Program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Proper Brands in Missouri is hiring a Cannabis Post-Harvest Technician to join their warehouse team in Rock Hill (St. Louis). The role starts at $17/hour with no prior experience required; training will be provided.

Work hours are Monday–Friday roughly 7:30 am–4 pm, with benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, and more. Candidates must be 21+, have a HS diploma or GED, and be able to obtain a Missouri Agent ID.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High diploma or GED.
• Passion for medical cannabis.
• Preference for fast trimmers with experience trimming large volumes in a professional setting.
• Ability to obtain a Missouri Agent ID by start date (fingerprints and background check).
• Effective time-management and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Process cannabis flowers during post-production: trimming, preparing, and ensuring quality.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and prevent cross-contamination; keep equipment clean and maintained.
• Assist in transferring product to the dry room and weigh for packaging.
• Record data in software platforms; work with team to meet production schedules.
• Assist in packaging and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cannabis trimming

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Proper Brands, we’re building a community of passionate, genuine people to grow the legal cannabis market. Together, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of quality in everything we do—from people to products and everything in between. At Proper, it’s not about being the biggest. It’s about being the best in what we do, demonstrating compassion, and improving people’s lives through cannabis. We believe that happy people make happy plants and happy plants make happy people.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cannabis Post-Harvest Technician to join us on our journey to transform our bold ambitions for the Missouri medical cannabis market into a reality. Our Cannabis Trimmers/Packagers will work out of our warehouse location in Rock Hill (St. Louis, MO 63144). Full-time employees will receive medical benefits and paid time off. The schedule is Monday-Friday ~7:30 am-4 pm. Starting pay rate is $17/hour. No experience is needed; we will train you for success!

Responsibilities of Cannabis Post-Harvest Technician:

• Efficiently processes flowers during thepost-productionphase:
  • Preparing and trimming in a quick, precise, and dexterous manner
  • Maintaining the high-quality appearance and structural integrity of the cannabis plant
  • Ensuring the least amount of waste possible is produced
  • Assisting in the product transfer into the dry room
  • Weighing out product accurately to prepare for packaging
  • Recording data in all necessary software platforms
  • Working as part of a team to meet production schedules
  • Assisting in the packaging process as required.
• Ensures assigned facility area is clean and safe:
  • Maintaining a clean workspace to prevent cross-contamination
  • Ensuring equipment is cleaned and maintained
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements for Cannabis Post-Harvest Technician:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High diploma or GED
• Passion for medical cannabis
• Strong preference for fast trimmers with experience trimming large volumes in a professional setting
• Ability to obtain a Missouri Agent ID by the start date, which includes submitting fingerprints and passing a criminal background check
• Effective time-management skills
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work weekends and holidays

Preferred, but not required:

• Horticultural degree
• Previous professional experience trimming cannabis
• Gardening production experience, preferably in a regulated field producing for human consumption
• Manufacturing experience with an understanding of operations
• Knowledge of medical cannabis law and cannabis medicinal applications

Environment:

The work environment is an environmentally controlled warehouse. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to:

• Reach, bend, stoop, sit, stand, climb stairs and ladders, crawl into small spaces, walk on uneven terrain, endure extreme temperatures, and manage personal exposure to numerous soil and air contaminants.
• Carry and lift equipment up to 50 pounds.

Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Term life insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and support.
• Employee discount program.
• Paid parental leave.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this job advertisement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required for the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties as necessary. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.