Location: Oglesby,IL, USA
The Role
The Sr Harvest Technician provides manual labor which supports the post-cultivation activities and operations of our cultivation department. This position will be responsible for preparing and processing harvests for flower sales and oil extraction. Additionally, this role will utilize a variety of computer systems and train new Harvest employees.
Responsibilities
* Participating in cannabis harvest process including offload, harvesting, sanitizing and reloading flower rooms, appropriate disposition of materials and cannabis waste.
* Harvesting and drying wet cannabis plants
* Maintain open communication with management team and co-workers
* Train new hires/transfer on standard SOP's and work instructions in area.
* Document all activity in Illinois traceability program
* Work with BioTrack THC and other inventory management software systems.
* Follow all SOPs, verbal directives, training information and policies when performing duties
* Depending on facility conditions will need to participate In all aspects of Cultivation.
* Work with a continuous improvement mindset
* Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Team Lead
Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent required
* Ability to work independently throughout a workday with given directives
* Basic math and computer skills
* Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions and to work at varying heights
* This position requires the extended and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers to cut/manipulate small objects
Additional Requirements
* Must pass any and all required background checks
* Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
* Must possess valid driver's license
* Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
* Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry
Working Conditions
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
* Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.
* PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product.
* Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).