Post Harvest Associate

Position Summary:

This is a full-time position that will support the end stages of cannabis cultivation, including harvesting, curing, and trimming at our cultivation facility in Frederick Maryland. The ideal candidate will maintain a high degree of work safety, timeliness, and cleanliness, while also displaying the ability to work well within a team setting, and most importantly, be able to follow instructions. A flexible availability will sometimes be required based on the needs of the plants. It will be imperative to maintain company standards of productivity and quality, while also displaying creative problem solving and critical thinking as relevant to an issue. This position will be badged by the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA), which requires fingerprinting and passing a background check by the candidate. The job description below represents typical tasks and duties for the position. Other responsibilities may be assigned to accommodate the needs of the business. Experience in cannabis is not necessary. Must be at least 21 years of age. Position Tasks (included but not limited to):

• Cutting down plants during weekly harvests.
• Hanging harvested plants in dry rooms for curing.
• De-stemming and bucking cured flower.
• Sorting buds into quality categories.
• Trimming and manicuring cured flower to company standards.
• Packaging, labeling, and sorting finished goods.
• Quality control evaluation throughout all processes.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Manage proper waste disposal.
• Maintain daily logs for various processes throughout the facility.
• Follow all state cannabis compliance laws and procedures.

Typical Working Conditions:

Daily work is performed in a busy cannabis cultivation facility, which includes exposure to bright lights, loud fans/filtration systems, and fluctuating temperatures. Daily work also includes varying lengths of standing, sitting, and bending over. Employees will be exposed to the normal chemicals found in any crop production facility (i.e. fertilizers). Proper PPE will be provided and must be worn at all times when necessary. Based on the needs of the plant and harvest schedules, employees may need to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Salary $19 USD per hour

Required Skills Performance Requirements:

• Ability to collect and record accurate production data.
• Problem solving and decision making within the framework of a team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and honestly.
• Ability to function in an always changing work environment.
• Ability to adapt to an evolving industry in an expanding organization.
• Basic understanding of local, state, and federal laws.
• Adherence to state cannabis laws and to OSHA requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with valid proof of identification.
• Must be able to pass a fingerprinting and background check.

Desired Skills Previous experience in a cultivation or post harvest role in a regulated cannabis facility About Maryland Herb Company Maryland Herb Company is a Maryland-based cannabis cultivation company. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Accidental life insurance Equal opportunity employer Maryland Herb Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.