Post Harvest Agent

SUMMARY

Galaxy Labs is looking to hire a Post-Harvest Agent. This individual will work under the direction of the Post-Harvest Processing Manager and will be responsible for the handling and monitoring of cannabis plant material during the curing, drying, and packaging phases.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

● Understand and assist in the post-harvest processing of cannabis (drying, trimming, break down, curing, weighing, recording, inspecting, packaging and labeling plant material)

● Perform the physical breakdown of the cannabis plant; must be able to use dexterity, coordination, and precision to perform tasks that require manual manipulation

● Demonstrate proficiency with weights, measurements, and math

● Trim flower from plant in a quick and efficient manner, while ensuring a quality product

● Packaging and labeling products as directed

● Collecting samples and performing tests to ensure quality

● Must maintain quality standards, follow visual work instructions, and support flower quality improvement initiatives

● Safely transport products from work space to storage area

● Thoroughly cleaning tools, supplies, while maintaining a sanitary work environment

● Ability to meet daily production metrics

● Follow department specific work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOP’s)

● Other duties as assigned by Post-Harvest Processing Manager

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Strong attention to detail; ability to focus on a task for long periods of time

· Ability to measure, package and label in a precise manner

· Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task

· Ability to discern the quality of plant material and finished products

· Strong communication and written skills

· Ability to follow directions and perform job tasks in a consistent manner

· Works well in a team environment

· Basic weights and measurement skills; ability to operate a scale

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Sitting and standing for long periods of time

· Close visual focus required

· Must be able to regularly lift up to 15 pounds

· Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product

· Regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stopping, and repetitive motions

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

● High School Diploma or equivalent

● Experience working in food/manufacturing environment preferred, cannabis ideal

● Must be 21 years of age or older to apply

● Must comply with all legal or company regulations working in the industry

● Must pass any and all required background checks

● Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis

*This list is not intended to be all inclusive

Galaxy Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please list your pay expectations (this position starts at $16.50/hr):

Ability to Relocate:

• Richton Park, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person