Post-Harvest Technician - OH

Ethos Cannabis is a multi-state cannabis company with operations in cultivation, processing, and dispensing across Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Ohio. Our consumer-centric vision focuses on helping individuals feel and live better through cannabis, supported by our partnership with Jefferson Health—a leading academic medical center dedicated to real-world data analysis and educational initiatives.

About the role

The Post-Harvest Technician assists managers in the day-to-day functions of packaging, trimming, harvesting, and storing finished products. This detail-oriented, operational role plays a critical part in quality control, ensuring sanitary and organized inventory while reducing mislabeling risks. The ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, and a self-starter, with the ability to follow checklists, logs, and standard operating procedures.

This position reports to the Cultivation Manager and does not require prior cannabis cultivation experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental checks and ongoing observation of post-harvest areas
• Assist with harvesting, trimming, sorting, and packaging of cannabis products
• Utilize checklists, logs, process flow charts, and standard operating procedures
• Maintain clean and sanitary workspaces, including cure areas and break rooms
• Monitor and protect finished product from waste or loss
• Facilitate accurate inventory control at all stages
• Communicate effectively with post-harvest and other departments
• Update personal information for contact, payment, benefits, or tax purposes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must pass state-specific background check requirements
• Age requirements: 21+ (MA, OH), 18+ (PA)
• Valid driver’s license or state ID; authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to perform essential job functions for 8–10 hours per day, including:
  • Sitting, walking, bending, climbing ladders, and reaching
  • Frequent use of hands for handling, grasping, and repetitive motions
  • Lifting and carrying up to 55 pounds over distances of up to 100 feet
• Willingness to work in environments with cannabis odors, airborne particles, fertilizers, high humidity, and varied lighting/temperature conditions (e.g., cultivation rooms, post-harvest facilities, retail dispensaries)

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of cannabis growing, trimming, or industry experience preferred (not required)
• Certification or education in agricultural, horticultural, or botanical practices a plus
• Experience with inventory software, Excel, or Google spreadsheets
• Education in agriculture, horticulture, or botany preferred but not necessary

Pay

This non-exempt position is eligible for overtime pay, with an hourly range of $16.00–$17.50.