Postharvest Technician

About the Job

The Postharvest Technician will be responsible for leading teams of associates in all processes in the Post Harvest Department. They will prepare harvests through processes that prepare cannabis for flower sales and oil extraction. The Postharvest Technician will also be responsible for equipment/room sanitization and sterilization as well as maintaining facilities cleanliness.

Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Strong time management skills and multi-tasking in a busy office environment
• Monitor the weights and accuracy of recorded post-harvest materials, throughout all Post Harvest processes
• Adhere to the departmental, site and corporate safety policies
• Assembles the materials needed for a team to packaging, box and store flower.
• Leading/Facilitating a team to follow Standard Operating Procedures for harvest, bucking, trimming, packaging, labeling, grinding, drying and curing cannabis harvests in preparation for oil extraction and/or flower sales
• Tag flower and trim for compliance
• Maintain a neat and organized work area allowing for the proper segregation of materials and processes
• Leading a team to precisely trim flower that will be sold for flower sales
• Responsible for facility and equipment cleaning in a clean room manufacturing environment to maintain required standards
• Responsible for organizing work areas and performing daily tasks such as washing and sanitizing equipment and racking systems
• Fill out logs related to postharvest (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Sanitization and sterilization of post-harvest processing equipment and rooms such as stainless-steel racks and shelve
• Strong emphasis on documentation according to state regulations and internal tracking.
• Other duties as assigned, or any reasonable request from any member of management
• Assist manager/supervisor in conducting audits

Qualifications

General

• Regulations require that incumbent be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain and maintain medical marijuana work credentials - applicable marijuana licensing regulations may disqualify individuals with certain criminal convictions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Cannabis experience preferred
• 2+ years skilled manufacturing work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Familiarity with weights and measures
• Ability to accurately fill out documentation
• Must be able to clearly communicate with team members
• Possess basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
• Ability to gown and work in an aseptic/clean room environment.
• Safety equipment may be required
• Ability to understand and follow processes to produce products that meet quality standards
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands
• Ability to comply with established safety standards for the proper use, safe handling and disposal of harmful chemicals, substances, and hazardous wastes.
• Must be able to work in a challenging fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to details

Environmental Conditions

• Warehouse environment with artificial lighting and ventilation
• Potential for mold exposure.
• Potential for allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to the marijuana plants
• Carbon dioxide (CO2) may be encountered. CO2 can displace oxygen at high concentrations. CO2 exposure can cause symptoms such as headache, dizziness, rapid breathing, and increased heart rate; in extreme cases, unconsciousness and death can result.
• The warehouse is properly ventilated, however, marijuana cultivation produces ozone from the chemical reaction of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, such as terpenes that are given off from the marijuana plant. Terpenes and nitric oxides can be associated with eye, skin and mucous irritation. In some people, ozone can cause decreased lung function and/or exacerbate pre-existing health effects, especially in workers with asthma or other respiratory complications. PPE in the form of respiratory protection may be recommended in certain parts of the warehouse.

Other potential environmental hazards

• Corrosive chemicals
• Flammable/Combustible Liquids
• Electricity
• Wet Walking/Working Surfaces
• Working at Heights
• Noise
• Emergencies
• Machines and Hand Tools
• Confined Spaces

Physical Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to perform grasping, lifting, walking, standing, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Physical Demands

• Ability to tolerate moderate to loud exposure to noise level.
• Exposure to long periods of bright lights.
• Long periods of prolonged use of office equipment including computers and phones.