What are the responsibilities and job description for the Harvest Technician position at 710 Labs?
At 710 Labs, our mission is simple: to disrupt the industry through obsessive quality. We believe in quality over everything – quality people, quality thinking, quality expression, quality of life. We believe in open communication and genuine collaboration where everyone has a voice. We rise together as a team and as an industry.
710 Labs is an award-winning multi-state cannabis brand obsessed with making the richest flavored, organic, small batch cannabis on the planet. We are the OGs that hand select and hunt exotic cultivars from the most renowned breeders. We collaborate with artists such as Richard Prince, LSD World Peace, Astral Oracles, The Elder Stateman and Camp High among others for exclusive accessories and product drops.
Come join us.
Harvest Technician (Wet & Dry)
The ideal candidate is very experienced with processing cannabis flowers and is able to trim a large volume per day while maintaining a high-quality standard of work. The Harvest Technician is expected to maintain trichome integrity, refrain from touching the flowers, and avoid cutting into or ‘shaping’ the flowers. The Harvest Technician will be reporting to the Harvest Manager and Harvest Supervisor for all daily tasks. This position is based in River Rouge.
Responsibilities include:
- Harvesting whole plants for processing with care - following the SOP to maintain trichome integrity.
- Transporting harvested plants to dry rooms.
- Tag/weight plants and log results for METRC adherence.
- Carefully hang plants above trim tables.
- Trim cannabis without touching or cutting into the flowers.
- Switch between trimming techniques based on planned extraction method/plant cultivar.
- Separate green waste from desired flower.
- Following strict biosecurity protocols, maintaining sanitation of tools and person.
- Scouting for and reporting any pests or pathogens (powdery mildew, botrytis).
- Harvest Technicians will be required to learn how to trim flowers specific to unique cultivars, and how to identify a variety of pests/pathogens. This is a labor-intensive task that requires a sense of urgency while maintaining quality - expectations are 1.5-2lbs/day of finished flower processed depending on cultivar.
- Any other task assigned by the Harvest Manager or Harvest Supervisor.
Qualifications:
- For extended periods, must be capable of sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, bending, or walking through the workday.
- Must be able to exert well-paced mobility and perform repetitive tasks for up to 8 hours in length.
- Must be able to adapt to fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality and accuracy.
- Be able to wear necessary PPE and adhere to proper safety and sanitation protocols.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, 401K with company match, paid time off, and holidays.
Please note that the regulations and laws of The State of Michigan require persons working onsite at a cannabis facility to be at least 21 years of age.
The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
