Post Harvest Trimmer & Packager at Nature's NM Management LLC in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Job Description:

Job description

At Purlife/Nature's Medicines, we are in the business of improving people's lives. We bring our purpose to life by creating a life-enhancing experience in the communities we serve, navigating our business lines with excellence, and dedicating ourselves to shaping the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. As a team that connects, enlightens and empowers, Purlife/Nature's Medicines is looking for people who are inspired by our vision and wish to grow with us as we continue our national expansion. If you too would like to improve people's lives, we'd like to learn more about you.
WHY NATURE'S MEDICINES:
The Purlife/Nature's Medicines team is defined by our people. We are committed to our values and have created a culture of trust, but we also remember to have fun. Here are a few more reasons why Purlife/Nature's Medicines is a great place to be:

Competitive pay
Attractive insurance benefits and options
Paid time off
Professional development and workplace happiness initiative

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Cannabis Technician will assist from the harvest of the plant to sale. The job can be described as fast-paced highly repetitive, with a great deal of manual labor while working in various temperatures from 60 to 80 degrees. The ideal candidate will have a positive "can-do" attitude and will respect team members, the plants, and the facility. They should have the ability to manage high stress, and high urgency situations and be flexible and adaptable when a situation requires it. Most importantly, attendance and punctuality are critical to the success of this role.

Take Direction from Managers and Leads.

Hand Manicure Leaves from Flowers
Manicure Excess Stems from Flowers
Consistently Produce Quality Products
Stay on task when working as an individual
Meet or Exceed Weekly Production Standards
Ability to work collectively and respectfully both independently and in a team environment.
Follow all safety standards and abide by PPE requirements.
Ensure a high standard of quality during all processes.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment for all employees.
Set goals and meet deadlines.
Capable of completing all relevant repetitive tasks regularly and consistently with a high level of attention to care.
Participate in ongoing education and professional development, as needed.
Identifies hazards, reports accidents, incidents, and near-miss situations through the proper channels and in a responsible manner so that they can be investigated, determined, and eliminated to prevent future occurrences.
Maintains job-related confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION:

At least 21 years of age and authorized to work in the US with proper employment documentation.
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience and knowledge in horticulture and/or agriculture preferred.
Previous manufacturing/ laborer experience preferred.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to carry that weight a minimum of 50 feet without mechanical assistance.
Working safely in a warehouse setting.
Able to sit for extended periods of time (8+hrs a day) Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork.
Record plant growth patterns, plant temperatures, stresses, and condensation points.
Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of all greenhouse equipment.
Must be able to clearly convey any information about plants, machines, and activities within the cultivation function.
Package flower and pre-roll products while adhering to strict quality standards.
Assist with daily tasks in reproductive, vegetative, and flowering stages.
Cooperate and assist other cultivation leads and associates in the areas of climate, irrigation, growing techniques, production trials, labor savings techniques, and in any areas where assistance is required and as requested by other growers, maintenance, and management.
Cooperate with, collaborate, and assist with cross-functional cultivation and production departments.
Remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations.
Ability to communicate through various formats including email and phone.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPOSURE:

Exposure to fertilizer, dust, odors, extreme high heat, extreme low temperature, high and low humidity, high noise levels, vibrations, water, dry salts, allergens, pollen, dust, plant pathogens, other volatile organic compounds, and other environmental variables.
Must be able to speak and communicate verbally in English at a minimum conversation level.
Bilingual Spanish/English is highly desired.

The above requirements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, and this job description may be amended at any time. Required experience, training, or educational requirements shall be as indicated or as deemed acceptable by Nature's Medicines management.