Job Description:
The Harvest Supervisor will direct workflow and lead others in a positive productive manner. The ideal candidate for this position is equally comfortable directing others and carrying out tasks themselves. This role is responsible for overseeing 30-50 employees and controls workflow of harvest in a fast-paced environment. He/she will work with the growers to inspect product during harvest for quality defects to ensure the procedures are being followed and meet specific requirements set forth by the master grower.
- Training all employees on proper harvest techniques
- Directs the team in carrying out procedures and schedules
- Can adjust to environment changes, relocating, and be able to work at other established work sites
- Maintains open communication with management team and coworker, must be able to give verbal directives, training information, policies, and coaching and counseling employees if necessary.
- Optimal asset utilization establishes manpower requirements to meet schedules. Propose and lead corrective actions should issues arise
- Organize transports and post-harvest manifests in SAP
- All other duties as assigned
- Strong understanding of harvest techniques and cannabis pests/diseases
- Prior experience harvesting cannabis in different environments with various techniques
- Strong understanding of common grow room equipment including electrical systems, light fixtures/bulbs, timers, irrigation systems, air conditioners, dehumidifies, and plumbing
- Works well in team environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred
- Excellent time management skills
- Demonstrated managerial experience in a manufacturing/processing environment
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Job Requirements:
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
- Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening
- Bilingual highly preferred
- Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
- Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks
- Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater)
- Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as; reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions
- Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise)
- 50+ hours weekly with flexible hours depending on department needs. Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays