### **Position Summary:** The Cannabis Harvest Technician plays a critical role in the post-cultivation phase of cannabis production. This individual is responsible for the careful and efficient harvesting of cannabis plants, ensuring product quality, compliance, and operational efficiency. The role includes cutting, defoliation, wet/dry trimming, plant bucking, and preparing harvested material for drying, curing, and processing. * * * ### **Key Responsibilities:** - **Harvesting:** - Safely and efficiently harvest mature cannabis plants following standard operating procedures (SOPs). - Perform defoliation, debranching, and wet trimming when required. - Accurately label and tag plants and plant parts for tracking and compliance purposes. - **Bucking and Trimming:** - Separate flowers from stems using hand tools or mechanical buckers. - Conduct manual trimming or operate trimming machines while maintaining high standards of appearance and quality. - **Product Handling & Quality Control:** - Inspect harvested material for signs of mold, pests, and damage. - Handle product carefully to avoid damage or contamination. - Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations and tools to ensure GMP and regulatory compliance. - **Compliance & Tracking:** - Follow METRC or internal tracking protocols for inventory and product movement. - Ensure all work is performed according to local/state cannabis regulations and company policies. - **Drying Room Support (as needed):** - Hang and organize plants in the drying area to optimize airflow and drying times. - Monitor environmental conditions in drying and curing spaces. - **Team Collaboration & Efficiency:** - Work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment. - Meet daily/weekly productivity goals while maintaining quality standards. - Report any issues or discrepancies to management promptly. * * * ### **Qualifications:** - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Previous experience in cannabis cultivation, harvest, or agriculture preferred but not required. - Basic understanding of cannabis anatomy and plant life cycles is a plus. - Comfortable working around strong plant odors and handling sticky plant material. * * * ### **Skills and Abilities:** - Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Time management and organizational skills. - Willingness to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods. - Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work environments. * * * ### **Physical Requirements:** - Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods. - Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly. - Comfortable working in environments with varying temperatures and humidity levels. - Capable of repetitive hand motions (cutting, trimming, bucking). * * * ### **Work Environment:** - Fast-paced production or cultivation facility. - Exposure to loud equipment and humid or dry conditions. - Adherence to PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements at all times. _About Vangst:_ _Vangst is the cannabis industry's hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry's go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry's leading businesses._ _Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies._ _Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry._ _Vangst's headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company and backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others._ _Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws._ _This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training._ * * *