Position Summary:
The Post-Harvest/Packaging Associate will perform all plant drying, trimming, curing, and packaging at the cultivation facility. Responsibilities include tracking inventory tags, batching, weighing, and recording all data associated with plant material from harvest through packaging in accordance with state regulations and Standard Wellness quality standards.
The Post-Harvest/Packaging Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean workspace, including, but not limited to, equipment and tools used in the harvest, trim, drying, and curing processes.
Essential Job Functions:
- Follow the production plan for drying, trimming, curing, and packaging by floating between necessary departments at the direction of the Post-Harvest Manager
- Maintain accurate records in the electronic tracking system
- Trim dried product using a trimming machine and fine trim by hand, ensuring an aesthetically appealing, high-quality product
- Execute packaging and labeling tasks, including documentation and inventory control procedures, in accordance with state regulations
- Follow all General Agricultural Practices, General Handling Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices
- Follow established sanitation practices for staff, equipment, and facilities to ensure quality measures are met to maintain high quality of product
- Other duties as assigned by your supervisor
Qualifications:
- Required:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have a high school diploma, or the equivalent
- Must be able to pass all background check and licensing requirements as set forth by the Department of Commerce
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Preferred:
- Experience in a production environment, preferably in a regulated industry producing for human consumption
- Experience in quality control
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
This section outlines the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the Post-Harvest/Packaging Associate to be successful in their role. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list.
- Knowledge of inventory control procedures
- Knowledge of quality control methods
- Knowledge of state and local cannabis policy and law
- General knowledge of math, weights, and quantities
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time using hands, wrists, and forearms
- Strong organizational skills
- Accurate data-entry and recordkeeping skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays if needed
- Excellent computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills