Post-Harvest Technician

Description

Summary:

• Assists in harvesting, processing and storing both in-process and finished medicine.
• Prepare plant materials for extraction.
• Maintains accurate records of daily production and communicates those records to management.
• Records and tracks accurate weights and measurements of medicine throughout the processing and packaging procedures using company systems and protocols.
• Maintains cleanliness of environment - including sanitation of rooms post-harvest
• Inspects medicine for defects using a variety of magnification tools
• Assist in cannabis extraction preparation.
• Prepare and trim flowers according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Maintains quality control measures to ensure a high-quality product.
• Work as a member of a fast-paced team environment to help the team meet group goals.
• Prepares inventory reports to ensure products are available, on point and in demand.
• Review the processing schedule and forecasts for key dates, quantities, strains, etc.
• Interact with Metric, inventory systems, and Excel reports to ensure that all material is being tracked in accordance with state law; as well as logging and reporting as required by state law

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in horticulture, botany, or related field, preferred.
• Work history showing progressive responsibility, willingness to accept additional projects or challenges.

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be a self-starter, flexible to work in a collaborative structure and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with a commercial cannabis, Agricultural, or landscaping facility/company preferred
• Ability to execute techniques consistently.
• Good documentation, inventory, and organization skills
• Ability to keep to a tight schedule.

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of basic computer and office equipment operations (inventory systems; Word; Excel; Office equipment such as copiers/telephone systems)

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize.
• Ability to focus, attention to detail.
• Mechanical skill
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

• Extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Close visual focus required.
• This position occasionally requires the extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects.
• Must pass State Mandated Background Check

Headquartered in New York City, Acreage is a multi-state operator of cannabis ‎cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., including the company’s national retail store ‎brand, The Botanist. Acreage’s wide range of national and regionally available cannabis products include the award-winning Botanist brand, the highly recognizable Tweed brand, the Prime medical brand in Pennsylvania, the Innocent edibles brand in Illinois and others. Acreage also owns Universal Hemp, LLC, a hemp subsidiary dedicated to the distribution, marketing and sale of CBD products throughout the U.S.

Since its founding in 2011, Acreage has focused on building and scaling operations to create a ‎seamless, consumer-focused, branded experience. More information is available at www.acreageholdings.com.