Proper Brands - Post Harvest Technician

At Proper Brands, we’re building a community of passionate, genuine people to grow the legal cannabis market. Together, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of quality in everything we do—from people to products and everything in between. At Proper, it’s not about being the biggest. It’s about being the best in what we do, demonstrating compassion, and improving people’s lives through cannabis. We believe that happy people make happy plants and happy plants make happy people.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cannabis Post-Harvest Technician to join us on our journey to transform our bold ambitions for the Missouri medical cannabis market into a reality. Our Cannabis Trimmers/Packagers will work out of our warehouse location in Rock Hill (St. Louis, MO 63144). Full-time employees will receive medical benefits and paid time off. The schedule is Monday-Friday ~7:30 am-4 pm. Starting pay rate is $17/hour. No experience is needed; we will train you for success!

Responsibilities of Cannabis Post-Harvest Technician:

•  Efficiently processes flowers during the post-production phase:
  • Preparing and trimming in a quick, precise, and dexterous manner
  • Maintaining the high-quality appearance and structural integrity of the cannabis plant
  • Ensuring the least amount of waste possible is produced
  • Assisting in the product transfer into the dry room
  • Weighing out product accurately to prepare for packaging
  • Recording data in all necessary software platforms
  • Working as part of a team to meet production schedules
  • Assisting in the packaging process as required.
• Ensures assigned facility area is clean and safe:
  • Maintaining a clean workspace to prevent cross-contamination
  • Ensuring equipment is cleaned and maintained
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements for Cannabis Post-Harvest Technician:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High diploma or GED
• Passion for medical cannabis
• Strong preference for fast trimmers with experience trimming large volumes in a professional setting
• Ability to obtain a Missouri Agent ID by the start date, which includes submitting fingerprints and passing a criminal background check
• Effective time-management skills
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail    
• Ability to work weekends and holidays

Preferred, but not required:

• Horticultural degree
• Previous professional experience trimming cannabis
• Gardening production experience, preferably in a regulated field producing for human consumption
• Manufacturing experience with an understanding of operations
• Knowledge of medical cannabis law and cannabis medicinal applications

Environment:

The work environment is an environmentally controlled warehouse. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to:

• Reach, bend, stoop, sit, stand, climb stairs and ladders, crawl into small spaces, walk on uneven terrain, endure extreme temperatures, and manage personal exposure to numerous soil and air contaminants.
• Carry and lift equipment up to 50 pounds.

Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Term life insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and support.
• Employee discount program.
• Paid parental leave.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this job advertisement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required for the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties as necessary. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.