Post-Harvest Technician (Trimmer)
Position Summary:
The Post-Harvest Technician is responsible for executing post-harvest operational tasks. The primary focus for the Post-Harvest Technician is post-harvest operations, including preparing packaging materials, plant processing, trimming, and the packaging of usable, high quality Flower. The Post-Harvest Technician 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, the Post-Harvest Technician is 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 position. The department is structured to allow for development and growth; employees may be eligible for advancement dependent upon skills and performance.
Essential Job Functions:- Operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently
- Clean tools and equipment as scheduled or required
- Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored
- 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 brand products
- Maintain and ensure compliance to packaging schedule
- Report all quality control issues to the supervisor immediately
- Follow GMP protocols and follow Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)
- Education, Experience, and Skills:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Prior 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
- Self-directed, organized, and detail-oriented
- Flexibility, collaborative, team-oriented person
- Must possess the ability to execute repetitive techniques consistently
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must possess the ability to work effectively and in a cohesive team atmosphere
Comfortable working in a safety-conscious and heavily regulated environmentHBG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.
