Post Harvest Technician

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 Part-Time 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 :

1. Duties and Responsibilities:
   1. Takes direction from the Post Harvest & Operations Manager
   2. Responsible for performing tasks related to harvesting, trimming, drying, laying, curing, and quality control.
   3. Responsible for recording and reporting data related to the process to the Harvest Team Lead.
   4. Responsible for recording and reporting weight of any excess product that is considered waste.
   5. Assists in cleaning and facility maintenance tasks including sweeping, ensuring a clean and organized working environment, and sanitation of equipment.
   6. Maintains a culture of professionalism and service.
   7. Complies with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
   8. Performs in a manner consistent with the goals and values of the company.
   9. Be a team player.
   10. Other duties as assigned.

1. Post Harvest Technician Duties:
   1. Pay attention with meticulous detail to the quality control of all processes in harvesting.
   2. Work with team members to complete all dry takedown functions.
   3. Hand trimming, use sterilized scissors or shears to trim remaining leaves from the plant to separate medical marijuana flower from medical marijuana trim.
   4. When using machine trimmers, prep and sterilize proper equipment, monitor plant input and output to ensure successful process.
   5. Perform a final manicure and inspection of all harvested and trimmed medical marijuana raw material to quality standards.
   6. 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:

• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• 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
• Computers — Knowledge of computer hardware and software.

SKILLS
COMPETENCIES:

• Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Ambition — The drive to achieve personal advancement.
• Reliability — The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

ABILITIES
COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability — The ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

• Ethical — Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity — Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal — Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.

• Problem Solving — Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems
• Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Adaptability — Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Tolerance — Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.
• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing anywhere from 10 lbs. to 50 lbs.

Special Requirements – Must be 18 years of age or older. A pre-employment drug test is required for this position. Random drug testing may be instituted. Ability to pass a background check. The employee must be capable of standing, walking, handling with fingers, and reaching outward frequently. Repetitive use of trimmers and other specialized hand tools is required. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.