Post Harvest Specialist

Albion, IL
Verano
13min
Key Points
  • The Post Harvest Specialist supports daily harvest operations in a cannabis cultivation facility, focusing on curing and post-harvest plant processing while adhering to SOPs and regulatory standards.
  • Key responsibilities include weighing and labeling materials, managing waste, burping bins based on strain needs, obtaining moisture samples, quality control, cleaning equipment, and documenting activities using a track and trace system.
  • Minimum qualifications require 1-3 years of related experience, ability to perform repetitive tasks, physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights, compliance with cannabis regulations, and strong teamwork and safety mindset.
  • Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in regulated production environments, and basic horticulture knowledge; work is performed in a warehouse with physical demands including standing most of the day and exposure to varying environmental conditions.

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Job Summary

The Post Harvest Specialist provides on-site support to daily harvest operations within a cannabis cultivation facility. As a Cure Specialist, you are responsible for supporting Cure and post-harvest plant processing. Cure Specialists may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments from time to time to meet business needs. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  • Weigh, record, and label post-harvest materials. 
  • Manage, document, and destroy cultivation waste. 
  • Make sure all burping of bins is completed 3 to 4 times a week depending on the strain. 
  • Obtain and record moisture samples. 
  • Move any bins around to make sure there is open space in the room. 
  • Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws. 
  • Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). 
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas. 
  • Immediately inform Cure Assistant Manager of any system or process discrepancies. 
  • Document all activity using the company’s track and trace system. 
  • Work within company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity. 
  • Regularly clean and sanitize harvest equipment, tools, and work areas, including applicable machines, containers, and dry rooms. 
  • Provide support to additional cultivation, harvest, and production teams as needed to achieve facility production goals. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management. 

Minimum Qualifications

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  • Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a related position. 
  • Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks. 
  • Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment. 
  • Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner. 
  • Comfortable with heights, soil and water, and tight spaces. 
  • Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 50 pounds. 
  • Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent. 
  • Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred. 

  • Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.) preferred. 

  • Basic knowledge of plant structure and horticulture preferred. 

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages and plants weighing up to 50 lb. Occasional overhead lifting with assisting tools and 2nd rack hangers. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 

Working Environment

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.