Post Harvest Tech

Flex Post-Harvest Technicians are responsible for executing post-harvest operational tasks delegated by Post-Harvest Managers and/or Leads. The primary focus for Flex Post-Harvest Technicians is post-harvest operations, including preparing the packaging materials, plant processing, trimming, and the packaging of usable, high quality Flower. Post-Harvest Technicians will routinely perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time. The position will also require occasional support in cultivation operations, including planting, defoliating, and harvesting. Additionally, Flex Post-Harvest Technicians are expected to carry supplies and equipment, assist with the facility's sanitation operations, cleaning of tools/equipment, and provide manual labor services as needed. Adaptability is an essential aspect of the Flex Post-Harvest Technician’s position. The department is structured to allow for development and growth; employees may be eligible for advancement dependent upon skills and performance.

Individuals with disabilities may be provided with reasonable accommodations to complete the essential functions of this position.

• Operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently according to policies and procedures
• Clean tools and equipment as scheduled or required
• Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored
• Pick up refuse in areas as required
• Dispose of garbage according to compliant procedures
• Implement all sanitation procedures such as area sanitation, and equipment cleaning and maintenance
• Perform trimming operations such as plant processing and hand-trimming
• Perform packaging operations such as weighing usable flower and trim, packing, labeling, finished goods tracking, and area decontamination
• Ensure aesthetic appeal and high quality of Silver State Wellness products
• Maintain and ensure compliance with packaging schedule
• Report all quality control issues during post-harvest to the supervisor immediately
• Follow GMP protocols and follow Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Technical Certification preferred
• Preferred nursery, landscaping, and/or agricultural experience
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must possess basic math skills
• Must possess communication proficiency
• Must possess time management skills
• Must be self-directed, organized, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Must be able to work efficiently and accurately
• Must be flexible, collaborative, team-oriented person
• Must possess the ability to execute techniques consistently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Must possess the ability to work effectively and in a cohesive team atmosphere in all areas
• Must be able to work in a safety-conscious and heavily regulated environment

The physical demands described here represent a minimum requirement that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully.

• The employee must be able to repeatedly carry 20-25 pounds for extended periods
• This position entails walking, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time during routine duties
• This position routinely uses scientific scales, labeling machines, band sealers, and scissors among other tools and necessary materials

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration
• The facility employs high-powered fans for ventilation and the sound levels will be higher than
• normal consistently when in the cultivation rooms
• Entails working with fertilization and cleaning chemicals and will come into contact with fumes from those chemicals from time to time