Why Join CRISP CANNABIS?
At CRISP CANNABIS, we take pride in delivering top-tier cannabis products crafted with precision, compliance, and care. As Connecticut's legal cannabis market continues to grow, we are seeking a dedicated, passionate cannabis Post-Harvest Technician to join our team in Norwich, CT. If you excel in a fast-paced environment, possess strong attention to detail, and take pride in contributing to high-quality agricultural standards, this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career at the forefront of the cannabis industry.
Your Impact
This role is integral to the final stages of cannabis production, encompassing the precise execution of post-harvest activities such as drying, curing & trimming. The Cannabis Post-Harvest Technician is crucial in upholding product integrity, ensuring adherence to regulatory mandates, and maintaining the superior quality of cannabis flower and related products. Essential attributes for this position include keen attention to detail, strong manual dexterity, and a commitment to cleanliness and operational efficiency.
What You'll Do (Personnel Duties, Authority, and Responsibilities)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other responsibilities and projects may be assigned for the overall benefit of the organization.
- Buck cannabis flower with precision, carefully separating harvested materials from the main stem after harvest.
- Hang and dry harvested plants at each harvest, ensuring optimal airflow and conditions within designated drying areas.
- Execute precise hand and/or machine trimming of cannabis plants for optimal product presentation.
- Perform precise handling and preparation of harvested materials to achieve a high-quality final product.
- Ensure environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, airflow) within drying rooms are monitored to facilitate optimal drying and curing processes.
- Implement established curing protocols to preserve the desired characteristics of the harvested material.
- Maintain rigorous inventory control and comprehensive documentation through designated tracking systems.
- Execute thorough sanitization of all tools, equipment, and workspaces to prevent contamination and ensure compliance.
- Identify and promptly report any product inconsistencies or quality control concerns to supervisory personnel.
- Strictly adhering to all company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and relevant regulations.
- Provide support to other cultivation or facility operations as required.
What You Bring (Qualifications)
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One (1) or more years of experience within an agricultural setting.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance within a comparable regulated field.
- Comprehensive understanding of best practices and quality standards for post-harvest handling, including drying and curing.
- Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment for prolonged periods.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the capacity to consistently execute repetitive tasks.
- Basic computer proficiency: familiarity with inventory tracking software is a plus.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to maintain focus, talk, or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; carry; push; pull; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly exposed to strong cannabis odors and is frequently required to handle cannabis products. Exposure to environmental particles such as pollen and plant pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.
The company is a substance-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, intellectual or learning disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, past or present history of mental disorder, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal guidelines.