Temporary Post-Harvest Trimmer

Summary:

The Post-Harvest Trimmer reports directly to the Post-Harvest Lead and is responsible for harvesting, trimming, and any other handling of medical marijuana. The Post-Harvest Trimmer is expected to work at an efficient pace, taking care to abide by established quality standards at all times. The Post-Harvest will maintain a safe and clean work environment by following current good handling practices, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and complying with rules and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Harvest plants in the appropriate plant production area, ensuring plants are handled properly and that each plant retains its identifying METRC plant tag
• Collect all non-resinous fan leaves, branches, and stems to be weighed and recorded as aggregated waste per the associated harvest batch, after all plants designated to that specific harvest batch are harvested
• Clean and sanitize the harvest area and equipment used after harvest, assisting with disposal as needed
• Perform trimming of dried plants, ensuring trimmed leaf, trimmed flower, and stems or other waste are separated, from each other and per harvest batch, to be weighed and reported properly
• Ensure accuracy and traceability of trimming data by carefully collecting all plant material into its designated container with the associated METRC plant tag, after each plant is trimmed
• Perform weighing of plants or plant material during trimming and harvesting, as requested by the Post-Harvest Manager
• Perform quality assurance measures, including inspecting material during trim or packaging, maintaining a sterile environment and work area, and safeguarding against broken or defective packaging or storage containers
• Immediately report any issues or deviations from quality standards to the Post-Harvest Manager during all post-harvest processes
• Sanitize tools, equipment and work area daily
• Wear required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to prevent contamination and abide by personal hygiene standards at all times
• Work in a timely manner, moving at an efficient pace, and always strive to increase productivity
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Relevant Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma
• 1-3 years of experience in a regulated production environment preferred
• Basic plant structure knowledge preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately
• Must comply with state regulations and guidelines
• Ability to pass a background check required
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Physical Requirements:

• Long periods of prolonged standing and sitting
• Ability to observe and assess material that deviates from established company standards
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to perform manual labor tasks
• Must be capable of performing repetitive tasks for an extended period of time
• Some crouching or holding uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time
• Requires bending and lifting up to 50 pounds

Work Environment:

• Similar to a busy manufacturing facility or warehouse
• Occasional exposure to loud trim machines (ear protection provided) and extremely bright lights (eye protection provided)
• Constant interaction with internal and external stakeholders

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