Job description

Harvester for Cannabis Farm in Manchester

The Harvester Role is an integral part of Blossom’s success on a daily basis.

The Harvesters are responsible for setting the pace for the harvest team by efficiently cutting down and processing cannabis plants from the batch, and assisting with any other tasks in the department in order to meet daily production goals.

Blossom Cannabis Harvesters are responsible for executing cultivation production plans in keeping with the Company’s operating procedures for marijuana cultivation.

Harvesters carry out the day-to-day assignments and tasks of the cannabis production cycle.

Responsibilities:

Harvesting between 30-50 cannabis plants weekly
Prepares space required for planned production
Working with a small team of 2-4 Harvesters
De-sticking, De-fanning and other tasks in the Cure Room/Trim Room
Adhering to production requirements and plant count goals
Completes work in a timely manner to maintain the flow of production
Working closely with management to maintain the proper flow of production
Cleaning personal equipment and maintaining an organized workspace
Maintaining time and attendance as well as all other conduct-related requirements at all times
Cloning: cutting, rooting, and transplanting; clone care, watering, and feeding; clone monitoring and climate control; labeling; and inventory data input into state-mandated electronic tracking system
Harvesting: cutting plants; trimming cut plants; removing flowering tops; weighing and inventory data input into the electronic inventory tracking system
Curing: hanging and dry-racking flowers; monitoring curing process and climate control; labeling; weighing and inventory data input.
Operating and maintaining cultivation systems/equipment: monitoring, calibrating, running, and maintaining lighting, irrigation, climate control and other cultivation systems; stocking and handling production inputs and supplies; sanitizing and cleaning growing areas, cultivation workspaces, and tools.
Ensure daily compliance with policies and procedures including but not limited to; state compliance, security protocols, and access protocols

Requirements:

High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Ability to execute techniques consistently
Good documentation, inventory, and organization skills
Ability to keep to a tight schedule
Excellent verbal interpersonal communication skills to interact with team members
Basic weights and measurement skills, ability to operate a scale
Must be at least 21 years of age
Ability to pass a comprehensive background check required as a condition of employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Focus on a physical task for a long period of time without losing edge.
Ability to sit for long periods of time depending on your position and/or getting up and down through your work shift
Manual dexterity; enough to reach/handle items, work with fingers
Exposed to heat and cold and internal temperature changes
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unaided on a regular basis
Light repetitive lifting/reaching
Standing for extended periods of time
Squatting/Kneeling
Ability to work in warm (70-80 degrees) and bright (HPS/LED lights) flower rooms
Ability to work in tight spaces
Consistent hand-eye coordination and excellent hand dexterity

Qualifications

Age 21 or over (Required)
High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
Valid Maine-Issued Photo ID (Required)
Strong work ethic
Ability to work within a team
Positive attitude
Adaptability
Experience in production and/or agriculture (Preferred)

Hourly Rate: Depending on experience $18-$23

Plus Blossom Cannabis Staff Discount

Blossom Cannabis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the recruitment, selection, or advancement of employees on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, creed, age, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18 - $23 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Dental
Vision
Health care stipend

Schedule:

10 hour shift
8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Manchester, ME 04351: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Agriculture: 1 year (Preferred)
Greenhouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Horticulture: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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