Post-harvest lead

Job Summary:

The Post-Harvest Lead plays a crucial role in overseeing and reinforcing M1 Industries' operational standards during all post-harvest activities. While this position does not involve managing direct reports, the Post-Harvest Lead is responsible for ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with M1 Industries' policies and regulations. The Lead works hands-on alongside the team, driving excellence in daily operations and maintaining a productive work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the point of contact during post-harvest tasks, ensuring team members follow procedures and meet quality standards.
• Reinforce M1 Industries' operational standards and drive the team to achieve task completion efficiently and effectively.
• Oversee and actively participate in all post-harvest activities, including:
• • Hanging, bucking, drying, destemming, and trimming.
  • Proper weighing, data recording, and batch tracking throughout the process.
  • Monitoring and maintaining climate-controlled environments for drying operations, including temperature and humidity adjustments.
  • Performing quality checks to ensure all products meet or exceed company standards.
• Ensure compliance with product tracking, security, and movement procedures, adhering to state regulations and company policies.
• Perform in-process and post-process quality assurance testing and visual inspections.
• Maintain proper organization and labeling of strains, batches, and corresponding numeric values to minimize mislabeling risks.
• Operate and maintain high-powered electric-driven machinery and other post-harvest equipment.
• Train team members on post-harvest processes and procedures as needed, ensuring proper adherence to company standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors to report progress, challenges, and opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: 2 years of experience in the cannabis or agricultural industry preferred; prior experience in post-harvest or processing roles is an asset.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude):

• Leadership Without Authority: Ability to motivate and guide team members while reinforcing standards and ensuring tasks are completed.
• Adaptable/Flexible: Manages change effectively, multitasks, and remains positive under stress.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey instructions and expectations.
• Commitment to producing the highest quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to dust, kief, cleaning chemicals, and fumes (mitigated by ventilation systems).
• Frequent work in bright-light environments requiring eye protection.
• Moderate heat and humidity in certain workspaces.
• Exposure to moderate background noise from environmental systems and equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the shift.
• Constant hand and finger movement requiring dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Frequent ladder climbing to inspect or maintain plants and equipment.
• Occasional operation of power tools and other post-harvest machinery.
• Ability to detect and inspect quality deviations and defects.
• Occasionally lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds.