Calypso Pennsylvania (Calypso Enterprises, LLC.) is a medical cannabis cultivation company located in Erie, PA. We are under new ownership and committed to building a world class team to grow exceptional cannabis. The cannabis market in Pennsylvania alone is over $1 Billion, and we are actively recruiting for all positions to help us rapidly grow. This is an exceptional career opportunity to learn and grow with the Company.
Calypso Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
The Post Harvest Technician plays a vital role within our operations including but not limited to: performing tasks related to harvesting, trimming, laying, drying, curing, and quality control. This position is very much hands on, detail oriented, repetitive in nature, & requires strong attention to detail. Those who would excel in this position are detail oriented but able to think, see, and also take action resulting towards a quality end goal that is very much part of a bigger picture.
Responsibilities:-
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Takes direction from the Post Harvest & Operations Manager
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Responsible for performing tasks related to harvesting, trimming, drying, laying, curing, and quality control.
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Responsible for recording and reporting data related to the process to the Harvest Team Lead.
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Responsible for recording and reporting weight of any excess product that is considered waste.
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Assists in cleaning and facility maintenance tasks including sweeping, ensuring a clean and organized working environment, and sanitation of equipment.
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Maintains a culture of professionalism and service.
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Complies with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
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Performs in a manner consistent with the goals and values of the company.
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Be a team player.
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Other duties as assigned.
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Post Harvest Technician Duties:
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Pay attention with meticulous detail to the quality control of all processes in harvesting.
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Work with team members to complete all dry takedown functions.
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Hand trimming, use sterilized scissors or shears to trim remaining leaves from the plant to separate medical marijuana flower from medical marijuana trim.
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When using machine trimmers, prep and sterilize proper equipment, monitor plant input and output to ensure successful process.
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Perform a final manicure and inspection of all harvested and trimmed medical marijuana raw material to quality standards.
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Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Employment Standards:
Education – High school diploma required. A bachelor's degree in Business, Botany, Horticulture, Agriculture, or related fields is preferred.
Experience – Experience working in a large grow operation with experience hand and/or machine trimming. Familiarity with molds, mildews, and pest. Strong understanding or ability to be trained on the electronic tracking system.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE
COMPETENCIES:
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Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions
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Computers — Knowledge of computer hardware and software.
SKILLS
COMPETENCIES:
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Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
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Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
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Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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Ambition — The drive to achieve personal advancement.
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Reliability — The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Qualifications:
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High School Diploma or GED preferred.
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Ability to pass a criminal background check.
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Attention to detail and a quick eye
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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Flexible schedule availability including nights, weekends and holidays
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Ability to lift, push, and pull 75 pounds
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Ability to sit, squat, bend, and kneel repetitively throughout a workday
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Ability to stand for extended periods of time
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Extended computer usage
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Comfortable being under constant video surveillance
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Work environments that include exposure to, but not limited to fumes, dust, odors, heights, indoor AC, no AC, motion, and noise.
Management reserves the right to assign other job duties as necessary, with or without notice. Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, or because of the liability for service in the armed forces of the United States or the nationality of any individual, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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