Harvest Team Manager
Overview
We are a medicinal mushroom startup that believes in promoting mental health and wellness through fungi. We are fascinated with the art and science of creating mushroom products that are healthful for people and the planet.
Responsibilities
The Harvest Team Manager is responsible for overseeing and carrying out daily mushroom harvesting, trimming, and drying operations, from harvest to storage
Maintain a positive work environment conducive to cooperation, trust, and respect
Train and coach trim team members to enhance their trimming skills and efficiency
Recognize the do’s and don'ts of processing mushrooms (ex: no destruction of product)
Maintain an up-to-date harvest priority plan that is used daily to prioritize current batches through processing
One to two daily quality checks (harvested mush, smalls, waste)- give feedback, positive and negative to team members
Weigh and record yield with relevant notes
Ensure bags are refrigerated when the mushrooms are ready for harvest (no over or under done mushrooms)
Approve or deny time off requests, report no call no shows, excessive leaving early etc.
Ability to navigate difficult situations (Disciplinary actions)
Maintain supply availability (scissors, alcohol, paper towels, bins, etc.)
Collect and present data for leadership review
Monitor and maintain the optimal dryer environmental conditions
Keep all work areas tidy to promote a safe and functional work environment
Perform other duties as assigned (e.g. lead edible packaging projects)
Follow closing procedures of the shop
Qualifications
Able to stand or sit for 8 hours a day performing repetitive tasks (i.e. trimming mushrooms)
Cannabis trimming experience preferred
1+ years' previous management/supervisory experience
1+ years' experience working in a high-volume production facility or within a cannabis cultivation facility.
Ability to exercise initiative, problem-solving, and decision-making
Ability to communicate clearly, honestly, and effectively with staff and management in all situations
Ability to maintain high standards in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
Must be motivated to build a strong team through leadership and set an example to the rest of the team
High level of patience and flexibility
Pay Structure
$8.50 per bag completed (2 Flushes harvested)
$27 per hour for hourly-based tasks
Schedule:
32-40 hrs/ wk
8 hour shift
Weds-Sat
Physical and Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Application
Resume (required)
2-3 references
Please describe yourself and what makes you a good fit for the position
