Harvest Assistant

Verdes Cannabis | Albuquerque, NMPay: $18.00 per hour | Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Position Summary

Verdes Cannabis is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Harvest Assistant to support the harvesting and processing of cannabis plants. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role involving plant handling, equipment operation, cleaning and accurate tracking of weights, batches and barcode labels.

What You'll Do

• Retrieve live plants from grow rooms
• Separate plants into flower, trim and waste
• Operate and maintain trimming and bucking equipment
• Weigh, label and transfer flower and trim batches
• Accurately complete harvest logs and track barcode labels
• Clean harvested rooms and remove plant debris, containers and grow supplies
• Wash and sanitize pots, trays and equipment
• Assist the Grow and Dry/Cure teams as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to accurately read and record dates, weights and barcodes
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment
• Ability to follow harvesting procedures and safety requirements
• Reliable transportation
• Clear communication skills
• Availability to work 40 hours per week, including occasional weekends, holidays and snow days
• Ability to pass state and national criminal background checks

Physical Requirements

• Stand for 8 to 10 hours at a time
• Lift at least 50 pounds
• Frequently bend, stoop, climb and reach
• Work in confined spaces and hot, cold or humid conditions
• Tolerate strong smells, plant materials, dust and other potential irritants
• Perform repetitive, dirty and labor-intensive tasks

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance with employer contribution
• PTO and New Mexico paid sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with automatic enrollment
• 25% employee discount
• Paid parental leave after one year
• Four-week paid sabbatical after five years
• Employee referral program
• Voluntary life, long-term disability and pet insurance

The Verdes Standard

We exceed expectations, get better every day, show initiative, demonstrate integrity, engage in courageous conversations and respond within 24 hours.

Verdes Cannabis is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and offer reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.