Job description
Our client is hiring Harvest Technicians who will be responsible for the care of mature cannabis plants. This is a temp role that will last 8 weeks.
Harvest Technicians will execute operations within the greenhouse pertaining to harvesting and processing of cannabis flower.
Responsibilities:
- Assists with harvest of mature plants
- Assists in other areas of the farm as necessary throughout the season
- Work with cultivation associates cutting plants, moving plants, bucking, shucking, and quality-controlling plants
- Hand trimming and machine trimming
Physical Requirements:
- Long periods of prolonged standing and sitting
- Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer
- Use of step-stool up to 4 feet high to work with 2nd tier plants
- Ability to observe and assess the material that deviates from established company standards
- Some crouching or holding uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time; repetitive motions
- Requires bending and lifting up to 70 pounds
Working Environment:
- Outdoor and greenhouse working environments in a fast pace and highly regulated industry.
- Constant interaction with colleagues
- Labor intense, so be prepared for hard work and fluctuating temperatures.
Desired Experience:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Be prepared for the weather. 30-50 degrees in the morning. Definitely need layers. PPE, eye protection, basic working outdoor gear.
- Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may be required for extended periods
- Able to walk on uneven surfaces, kneel, bend, reach, rotate, and stoop on an intermittent to regular basis daily.
- Able to climb and work on a ladder or mechanical lift as necessary for a prolonged time.
- Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds consistently.
- Able to perform manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers.
- Willingness and ability to wear gloves, mask, eye protection, head protection, ear
protection, sun protection, and pest determent protection on a consistent basis.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pueblo, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you 21 years of age or older? Y or N
- What is your email address? Please do not use your @indeedmail email.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Production: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- MED Badge (Required)
Work Location: One location
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