Post-Harvest Machine Operator

Your Impact The Post-Harvest Machine Operator plays a vital role in the final stages of cannabis production, overseeing both hands-on post-harvest processes and the operation of advanced processing equipment. This position is responsible for drying, curing, trimming, and bucking cannabis flower, as well as operating and maintaining Mobius trimming machines, 108s, and sorting equipment, to ensure efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance. 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. Post-Harvest Processing

• Buck cannabis flower with precision, carefully separating harvested material from main stems.
• Hang and dry harvested plants, ensuring proper airflow and environmental conditions are maintained.
• Perform hand and/or machine trimming to meet established quality and presentation standards.
• Monitor and document environmental factors, including temperature, humidity, and airflow during the drying and curing phases.
• Implement established curing protocols to ensure product consistency.
• Identify and report quality or contamination concerns immediately to maintain safety standards. Machine Operation & Maintenance
• Operate Mobius trimming machines, including full setup, calibration, and adherence to safe operation practices.
• Manage the operation of 108s bucking machines and various sorter machines.
• Perform routine cleaning, sanitation, and basic maintenance on all processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and report major maintenance needs to leadership. Compliance & Inventory
• Maintain accurate inventory and detailed batch tracking records throughout the processing cycle.
• Complete required production and compliance documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements to ensure full operational compliance. What You Bring (Qualifications)
• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a GED or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills, ideally with experience using Windows-based PC programs.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check to obtain and maintain a Key Employee License issued by the CT DCP.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

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 accommodation may be provided 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 hear. 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.

Pay:

$18.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person