What are the responsibilities and job description for the Harvest Tech position at Viridian Staffing?
Job Description
Do you have a flexible schedule and would love an opportunity to work gigs in the Cannabis Industry? Viridian Staffing's Client is looking for temporary Cannabis Harvest workers to work at their production facility in the Santa Barbara, California, area. This is a 80 hour / 2 week assignment starting as soon as possible. For individuals who do a great job and have a flexible schedule, you may be asked to come back every 4-6 weeks to assist with future harvests, plus we have other Clients who may need you sooner than that. You should be eager to be a part of a thriving Cannabis company. You have a strong work ethic and are very attentive to details.
Founded in 2013, Viridian Staffing (www.viridianstaffing.com) is the premier staffing, recruiting, and HR consulting firm solely dedicated to organizations in and supporting the commercial, medical, and industrial cannabis / hemp industry.
Your duties will include but are not limited to defanning leaves, cutdown, breakdown of individual stalks, trimming, processing, cleaning, disposal of post-harvest waste, weighing of cannabis, deep cleaning of machinery, and even refilling facility with new plants. While experience is not required, you must be willing and able to learn quickly. 6 months of experience is preferred.
Requirements :
- Ability to stand, sit, climb, twist AND kneel up to 8 hours / day
- Ability to perform repetitive movements with your hands
- Ability to work in climates with varying temperatures
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to take direction
- Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds
- Solid work ethic and reliable transportation
- Ability to arrive on time
- Ability to work the 80 hours required of this assignment
- Ability to physically handle exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements during an 8 hour shift
- Ability to work for a licensed cannabis operation in the State of California, which includes being at least 21 years of age
Pay rate : $16-$18 / hour
Viridian Enterprises LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Viridian does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, Marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruiting at viridianstaffing.com
Salary : $16 - $18