Harvest Technician at MANTICORP LLC – Cumberland, Maryland

POSITION TITLE: Harvest Technician

REPORTS TO: Harvest Assistant Manager and Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt (full-time and part-time)

DEPARTMENT: Harvest

LOCATION: Grow West MD (975 Kelly RD)

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a full-time and part-time non-exempt position and may require scheduled weekend or extended hours. Overtime must be pre-approved by your manager.

Harvest & Post-Harvest Operations

• Perform all phases of harvest production, including harvesting, trimming, drying, shucking, de-budding.

• Weigh, hang, dry, and process harvested plant material in accordance with SOPs.
• Conduct precise trimming and plant breakdown to preserve product quality.
• Ability to shift to other production areas to support operational needs.

Inventory & Compliance Tracking

• Perform quality control checks in drying rooms and during trimming and harvesting processes.
• Properly handle, segregate, and document waste materials in accordance with COMAR standards and company procedures.

Key Expectations / Competencies

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of product terminology, including shake, popcorn, mold, seeds, and other relevant classifications.
• Ability to adapt efficiently within established workflows and adjust to operational changes as needed.
• Accurately trim products while consistently meeting appropriate daily quotas.
• Identify and communicate any product abnormalities or issues in a timely manner.
• Effectively relay information that may impact procedures, quality, or workflow.

Equipment & Sanitation

• Safely operate harvest, trimming equipment and tools.
• Maintain a daily understanding of harvest processes and equipment operation.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment at all times.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Follow all company SOPs, OSHA guidelines, and applicable safety regulations when handling chemicals, solvents, and production materials.
• Adhere to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements for designated work areas.
• Comply with all state cannabis regulations and facility security protocols.

Other Duties:

Additional Notes:

COMPETENCIES:

ANALYTICAL: Synthesize complex or diverse information, self-maintain workflow and procedures

PROBLEM SOLVING: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, works well in group problem solving situations

PRODUCTION: Meet productivity standards, complete work in a safe, timely

manner; striving to increase workplace efficiency

SAFETY AND SECURITY: Observe and follow security procedures and safety protocols.

ATTENDANCE: Consistently arrive at the facility on time ready to work

TEAMWORK: Contribute to building a positive and productive team environment, build morale to achieve group commitments to goals and objectives, support team’s effort to succeed

LEADERSHIP: Display passion and optimism, inspire respect and trust in co- workers

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Focuses on resolving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to peers without interruption; remains open to other’s ideas; implements strong proven practices developed by qualified managers and staff

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others

FLEXIBILITY: Ability to adapt to changing work environments, protocols, and organizational needs and requirements

Volunteers: readily seek increased responsibility, look for and offer help when needed

DEPENDABILITY: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the job employee is regularly required to stand or sit for an eight to ten-hour shift. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop; knee, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include both close vision and distant vision. Exposure to non-weather-related temperatures and humid conditions. Work may be performed in a closed or locked facility providing safety and security for workers and products in accordance with state laws and regulations.

As part of your work at Grow West MD, you may be exposed to environmental conditions inherent to cannabis operations, including, but not limited to, odors and volatile compounds, pollen, plant particles, and other allergens. Employees are expected to follow all safety procedures, use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and needed, report any symptoms or concerns to the manager.

Grow West MD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all local, state, and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on protected class status, including race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, and all other categories protected by law.

Note: As required by Maryland law, all Grow West MD employees must be at least 21 years of age and free from any disqualifying felony convictions.