JOB SUMMARY

The Post-Harvest Lead is responsible for supervising a small team with the day-to-day post-harvest work in accordance with standards set by the company. Provides direct support for all post-harvest associates, including training, policy and procedure updates, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedure including managing and tracking the harvest, dry, trim, cure, and packaging of product. Responsible for highest possible standards of work in post-harvest, maintaining facility compliance, and cleanliness in accordance with state regulations and standards set by the company.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

• Follow standard operating procedures
• Implement good agricultural practices and follow all facility rules
• Keep good records and follow good documentation practices
• Keep good records of all practices implemented and data collected as pertaining to supervisor responsibilities
• Department KPI data collection and entry
• Train all post-harvest associates on department SOP's and changes to policy
• Supervise post-harvest associates through all department related tasks
• Assure post-harvest associates are completing tasks as outline in SOP's efficiently.
• Assist in all post-harvest procedures from harvesting to bulk packaging, including harvesting, drying, curing, burping, room sanitation, equipment sanitation, bucking, packaging, etc.
• Typical daily work tasks required include (but not limited to); harvesting, drying, curing, burping, room sanitation, equipment sanitation, bucking, packaging, monitoring inventory management, etc.
• Monitoring of environmental conditions including, but not limited to, temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, VPD, etc.
• Scout dry and cure rooms for pests/disease and document on proper forms
• Operate and maintain post-harvest systems/equipment
• Stock post-harvest supplies as needed
• Clean, sanitize, and setup all post-harvest areas
• Maintain and ensure proper storage and sanitation of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to shop vacs, pumps, hoses, carts, scissors, stools, totes, gloves, rags, and PPE gear
• Conduct trials to evaluate possible improvements to the crop
• Perform regular audits as required
• Perform any other job-related tasks assigned by management
• Ensure post-harvest operation is fully compliant with state regulations and federal and state law.
• Assure that all operations adhere to business and industry license requirements.
• Maintaining strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals and equipment used in post-harvest and document production by completing forms, reports, logs, and records as required.