Post Harvest Technician

About Us

Blue Arrow is Missouri’s premier source for high-quality cannabis flower, pre-rolls, blunts, vapes and concentrates. Boasting one of the state's most advanced indoor grow facilities, we are proud to blend a century's worth of collective cannabis expertise with cutting-edge cultivation and extraction methodologies. Our world-class genetics and exclusive strains set new benchmarks in quality for dispensaries seeking superior products that their customers will come back for.

Position Summary

The Post Harvest Technician is a versatile role responsible for assisting in various post-harvest activities, including machine or hand trimming, harvesting, and packaging of cannabis products. This position requires flexibility and a willingness to learn and adapt to different tasks within the post-harvest process.

Trimming, Harvesting, & Packaging

• Assist the Trim Supervisor in setting up workstations for trimming or packaging tasks.
• Operate trim machines and/or perform hand trimming of cannabis flower utilizing shears.
• Package flower cannabis products according to company standards and guidelines.
• Assist in pulling down plants for harvest and preparing them for processing.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas after each trimming or packaging session.

General Duties

• Maintain a steady work pace and flow throughout the day to meet production goals.
• Comply with company policies, state regulations, and OSHA safety standards always.
• Uphold the highest standards of quality and cleanliness in the workspace.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Competencies & Skills

• Ability to read and interpret standard operating procedures, employee handbooks, and other company documents.
• Effective verbal communication skills to interact with team members and convey ideas and messages.
• Professional written communication skills for documentation and reporting purposes.

Qualifications

• Preference is given to those with prior cannabis experience. Training will be provided as necessary.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age. Must pass a criminal background check in accordance with DCR guidelines to get a Missouri Agent ID.

Education, Technical Knowledge & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Cannabis Science and Education certificate preferred.
• In-depth understanding of post-harvest processes, including drying, curing, trimming, and packaging techniques.
• Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze information and prioritize duties effectively.
• Adapt to changing priorities and tasks in a dynamic work environment.

Physical & Work Environment

• This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Moderate lifting of up to 40 pounds may be expected.

Equal Opportunities

• Blue Arrow is committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on any grounds. Employees are expected to uphold this policy in all aspects of their work.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification based on business needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Agent ID (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• St. Louis, MO 63147 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17