Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Post Harvest Associate
Career Insights for Farm / Nursery / Greenhouse Worker
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on New Jersey data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$33,694 / year median in New Jersey
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Harvesting & Breakdown:
Assist in the efficient breakdown of whole plants, including hanging, bucking (removing buds from stems), and prepping material for the drying process.Trimming:
Perform precision hand-trimming to remove fan leaves and crow's feet, ensuring every bud meets the brand's aesthetic standards.Curing & Monitoring:
Monitor environmental conditions in drying rooms; rotate and burp storage containers to ensure an even thorough cure.Quality Control:
Identify and report any signs of mold, pests, or suboptimal flower to the management team immediately.Waste Management:
Accurately track and record all plant waste in accordance with state-mandated seed-to-sale tracking systems (e.g., METRC).Sanitation:
Maintain a sterile environment by cleaning tools (scissors, trays) and deep-cleaning workspaces daily to prevent cross-contamination.Packaging:
Assist in weighing, labeling, and sealing finished products for wholesale or retail distribution. Qualifications- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Prior experience in cannabis cultivation, horticulture, agriculture, or greenhouse work preferred but not required
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in warm, humid conditions
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must be eligible to work in the cannabis industry under New Jersey law and pass required background checks Schedule & Work Environment This position is based in an indoor cultivation facility.