Post-Harvest Lead

Role summary
Hands-on working lead responsible for executing daily post-harvest operations and coordinating a small
crew. Ensures accurate batch handling from dry-room takedown through machine/hand trim, cure, and
bulk sample pulls in strict alignment with SOPs and state program rules.
Key responsibilities
 Coordinate daily tasks for the trimming/takedown crew; assign stations and set pace to plan.
 Perform and supervise dry-room takedown: de-hang, buck, stage, and label plant material by batch.
 Set up, operate, and light-maintain machine trimmers (e.g., blade swaps, cleaning, speed/feed
calibration).
 Lead hand-trim tables: train on trim standards (shape, crow’s-feet removal, minimal loss).
 Execute curing operations: load/unload vessels, log RH/temperature, “burp” per SOP, and escalate
variances.
 Take and document bulk/COA samples: representative pulls, chain-of-custody, labeling, sealing.
 Use the seed-to-sale system (e.g., METRC/BioTrack) to record weights, movements, waste, and
destruction.
 Complete sanitation before/after runs; maintain tool accountability and allergen/foreign-material
controls.
 Record shift metrics (throughput, yield loss, trim recovery %, rework) and submit end-of-day reports.
 Follow safety and ergonomic practices (sharps, repetitive motion, lifting, PPE).
Qualifications
 1–2+ years in cannabis cultivation or post-harvest; strong fundamentals in drying/curing and trim
quality.
 Comfortable operating trimming equipment; basic mechanical aptitude.
 Accurate, compliant recordkeeping; basic Excel/Google Sheets.
 Clear communicator; able to coach peers tactically during a shift.
Physical/work environment

Stand/walk most of shift; repetitive hand motions; lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs; cool, low-humidity rooms.
Promotion milestones → Supervisor
 Consistently hits plan on throughput and loss (< target % shrink); maintains cure logs with zero data
gaps.
 Demonstrates ability to train 3+ techs to standard with measurable quality improvement.
 Executes sample pulls and chain-of-custody with zero findings in internal audits for 60 days.
 Successfully leads at least one full-day cross-room rotation (takedown → trim → cure) without
escalation.