Dry Room Technician

Dry Room Technician Responsibilities

• Hang or rack freshly harvested cannabis according to established SOPs for optimal airflow and even drying
• Monitor and log dry room environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, VPD) at prescribed intervals
• Adjust environmental controls (HVAC, dehumidifiers, fans) to maintain target drying parameters
• Track and document drying timelines for each batch, escalating deviations to the Post-Harvest Supervisor
• Transition dried material into cure containers at appropriate moisture levels; burp and monitor cure cycle per SOP
• Bucking & Trimming:
• Perform hand and/or machine bucking of dried cannabis stalks, separating flower from stems
• Operate trim machines and/or conduct hand trimming to achieve finished-goods quality standards
• Inspect trimmed flower for quality defects, foreign material, mold, and pests; quarantine and report non-conforming material
• Maintain production output targets without compromising quality or compliance standards
• Accurately record batch weights, waste, and transfers into the METRC seed-to-sale tracking system in a timely manner
• Ensure all plant material, packages, and waste are properly tagged and tracked per Ohio Administrative Code 1301:18
• Maintain complete and legible batch records, drying logs, and environmental monitoring documentation
• Absorb and report any compliance discrepancies, inventory variances, or SOP violations immediately to supervision

Sanitation & Facility Standards

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized dry room environment following all facility hygiene SOPs
• Properly clean and sanitize trim equipment, racks, bins, and tools between batches
• Dispose of cannabis waste in accordance with DCC regulations and internal waste management procedures
• Report equipment malfunctions, environmental control failures, or safety hazards promptly

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Eligible to obtain and maintain required Ohio cannabis employee credentials
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 6 months of experience in a cannabis post-harvest, agriculture, food production, or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with drying and curing processes, moisture monitoring, and environmental controls
• Ability to pass all required background checks per Ohio DCC regulations
• Strong attention to detail with ability to maintain accurate written and electronic records
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, highly regulated production environment