Post Harvest Technician - Pre Roll Production

The Post-Harvest Technician for our Grand Rapids, MI facility will be responsible for working to complete post-harvest activities in an indoor grow facility. Additionally, the incumbent shall be responsible for activities related to harvesting, trimming, and any other handling of cannabis. The role requires a strong teamwork orientation.

• Occasional exposure to loud machines (ear protection provided) and extremely bright lights (eye protection provided).

• Occasional weekends or extended hours may be necessary during certain phases of plant production.

• Constant interaction with colleagues.

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• While working in a team, keep the harvest area organized in order to facilitate production goals.

• Ensure efficient post-harvest processes including bucking, trimming, and other activities are executed.

• Collect all related non-resinous components to be weighed and recorded as aggregated waste per the associated harvest batch, after all plants designated to that specific harvest batch are harvested.

• Maintain a clean and sanitized harvest area to ensure quality standards are maintained.

• Ensure trimming properly accounts for all related plant components, including; trimmed leaf, trimmed flower, stems, and waste.

• Ensure accuracy and traceability of trimming data by carefully collecting all plant material into its designated container with the associated METRC plant tag, after each plant is trimmed.

• Perform weighing of plants or plant material during trimming and harvesting, as indicated by the SOP.

• Immediately report any issues or deviations from quality standards to the Post-Harvest Supervisor during all post-harvest processes.

• Weigh, audit, and record trimmed product weight prior to grinding Operate, clean, and maintain automated pre-roll machine.

• Audit finished goods pre-roll counts to work order.

• Hand-pack pre-rolls into tubes, and tubes into master cases.

• Sticker and label tubes and master cases.

• Maintain finished goods inventory.

• Package final material for Fulfillment Team to ship out to customers.

• Ensure adherence to safety by wearing the required Personal Protection

• Equipment (PPE) to prevent contamination and abide by personal hygiene standards.

• Working in a timely manner and striving to increase productivity.

• Other duties as assigned by the Post-Harvest Supervisor.

• Long periods of prolonged standing and sitting.

• Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity.

• Some crouching or holding uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time; repetitive motions.

• Requires bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.

• 1-3 years experience in cannabis production. 

• Knowledge of plant strains, plant structure, and plant health. 

• Knowledge of uses and benefits of cannabinoids. 

• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately. 

• Computer skills: Microsoft Office. 

• Must be 21 years of age or older. 

• A combination of the above shall also be considered.

High school diploma required.