DescriptionEssential 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.
- 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 Cultivation Manager.
- Perform packaging and labeling of product, ensuring accuracy of inventory by properly calibrating scales, weighing each package to the predetermined weight, and accurately counting packages upon preparation for distribution.
- 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.
- Ensure neat and accurate labeling, checking that batch numbers, strains and other required information is correct and legible on the label.
- 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.
- Cross training between post-harvest and cultivation tech.
- Executes packaging directions.
- Responsible for the cleaning of the packaging area and following of the appropriate departmental cleaning procedures.
- Peeling labels from containers.
- Applying labels to containers.
- Weighing material to put into packages.
- Follows daily packaging assignments.
- Follow all WVMCP safety, legal, quality, process control policies and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
RequirementsRelevant 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 18 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
Hillfire is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.