Post Harvest Specialist

Position: Post Harvest Specialist
Pay: $18 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 7am - 3:45pm or 8am - 4:45pm (Depending on daily department assignment and business needs)
Address: 12171 Omniplex Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45240 

Company Info: 

King City Gardens (KCG) is a rapidly growing cannabis company founded in 2023, and we’re just getting started! We are a Level 1 cultivator serving both the medical and recreational cannabis markets, operating out of a 60,000 square foot facility, with 25,000 square feet currently under canopy and only plans to keep expanding. We also have 3 dispensaries under The Garden brand in Sycamore Township, Camp Washington, and Colerain, our upcoming flagship location. If that wasn’t exciting enough, we recently partnered with Jeeter to manufacture the #1 pre-roll in the world! With big things happening across cultivation, retail, and manufacturing, KCG is the place to grow, make an impact, and help shape the future of the cannabis industry!

Job Description

Our Post Harvest Specialists are the building blocks of King City Gardens' production process, playing an essential role in moving our products from harvest to distribution. From drying and curing to trimming, handling, and packaging, this team ensures harvested cannabis is properly processed and prepared for the next stage of production. As a cross department support role, Post Harvest Specialists help strengthen overall production by assisting with various tasks and departments as operational needs require. Their adaptability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality help keep operations running smoothly and ensure our products meet the highest quality standards and are ready for distribution.

Responsibilities

• Fulfillment/Vault: Support order fulfillment and assist vault staff with daily operations, inventory tracking, and product movement.

• Packaging: Pack, weigh, label, seal, and organize finished goods according to production requirements and compliance standards.

• Trim/Post Harvest: Handle harvested cannabis, monitor drying and curing conditions, trim and manicure buds, and assist with traditional or fresh-frozen harvests as needed.

• Cultivation: Assist with grow room maintenance, defoliation, and other cultivation tasks as assigned.

• Quality Control: Inspect products for quality concerns, contamination, or irregularities and report issues to the appropriate lead or supervisor.

• Compliance and Documentation: Maintain accurate production records, batch tracking, inventory documentation, and waste records according to company procedures.

• Sanitation and Safety: Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow all established sanitation, PPE, safety, and compliance requirements.

• Production Goals: Meet established production targets while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and product quality.

• General Department Support: Assist with cleaning, organizing, equipment-related tasks, and other duties across departments as needed to meet operational demands.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented production environment.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to complete documentation accurately.
• Ability to maintain consistent work quality while meeting production expectations.
• Willingness to learn post-harvest procedures, equipment, and compliance requirements.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Previous experience with cannabis trimming, drying, curing, or packaging.
• Familiarity with production documentation, inventory tracking, or regulated manufacturing procedures.
• Experience using scales, packaging equipment, or other production tools.
• Familiarity with sanitation standards and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in production environments with varying temperatures, humidity, plant material, dust, and odors.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including gloves, masks, hairnets, and lab coats, in designated production areas.
• Ability to work the assigned shift, with occasional schedule flexibility based on operational needs.

Division of Cannabis Control Requirements

• Must be 21+, pass a background check, and obtain and maintain a DCC employee badge.

• Ability to meet background screening requirements consistent with Ohio cannabis industry standards.

Benefits

• Full-time associates are eligible for health, vision, and dental plans after 30 days.