Harvest Technician

Grow Sciences|Phoenix, AZ|Full-time|Entry level

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Prepare cultivation space and hallway for harvest
  • Carry out whole plant harvest
  • Carry out fresh frozen harvest
  • Assist with final defoliations in flower rooms
  • Performs product inspection for irregularities, particulates and other contaminants
  • Verifies that raw materials meet specifications
  • Post-harvest clean up and room turnover
  • Logging waste in accordance with facility procedures
  • Ensure that plants get hung and labeled appropriately within the dry rooms
  • Assist with compliance aspects within the harvest process including the recording and reporting of harvest weights

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma / GED or higher
  • A minimum of (1) year of related cannabis experience
  • Maintain clean, sanitary and organized work areas
  • Self motivated and the ability to multitask
  • An effective and persuasive communicator that constantly strives for simplicity and clarity. Ability to lift up to 50lbs and perform manual labor tasks required for the management of the grow
  • Strong knowledge of the cannabis industry and the harvest process
  • Strong leadership experience, with experience leading large teams
  • Strong attention to detail

The job description defines the general requirements and level of work. It is not a complete list of

all required responsibilities, duties, and skill requirements. Other responsibilities may be added,

and the job description may be changed at any time.

Specific state regulatory requirements also include verification, confirmation or completion of the following:

  • Must be twenty-one (21) years of age; pursuant to A.R.S
  • 36-2801.10
  • Must consent to a criminal background check performed by the Company and/or the Arizona Department of Health Services, pursuant to A.R.S
  • 36-2804.01
  • Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of the criminal background check conducted by the Arizona Department of Health Services, pursuant to A.R.S
  • 36-2804.01 and A.R.S
  • 36-2801.10
  • Valid Arizona State Issued ID

JOB TYPE: Full-time

PAY RATE: $17 Hourly

BENEFITS:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Paid Time Off

GrowSciences is licensed by the State of Arizona to cultivate and process medical marijuana for the purpose of providing medical marijuana to qualifying Arizona patients. Our mission is to cultivate and deliver medical cannabis to registered patients in accordance with the highest standards for product quality, patient and public safety, service, and education, with the purpose of alleviating symptoms of debilitating health conditions that warrant the administration of medical marijuana. GrowSciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We value diversity, military service, and law enforcement experience. Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.

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Key challenge: This Phoenix, AZ cannabis harvest role is entry-level but demands cannabis-specific harvest experience, regulatory compliance, and the ability to lift 50 lbs while supervising large teams. The combination of strict background checks, 21+ age requirement, and a competitive local market makes it hard to secure qualified, available candidates who meet both the physical and leadership expectations.

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Job Titles to Search
Harvest TechnicianCultivation TechnicianPost-Harvest TechnicianCannabis Processing TechnicianGrow Operations Assistant
Key Skills
cannabis cultivationpost-harvest processingdefoliationweight loggingquality control
Location Radius
Focus searches within Phoenix metro and nearby cities (Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa) with a willingness to relocate within AZ. Prioritize candidates located in-state for faster onboarding given regulatory requirements.
Experience Level
1-3 years Prioritize candidates with cannabis cultivation or harvest or post-harvest experience in regulated facilities; preference for those with prior lead or shift supervisor exposure within harvest teams.

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