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We are looking for a qualified and highly motivated post-harvesting manager to join our Portuguese entity, Avextra Portugal SA.
Formal position title: Post-harvest and Systems Technician
Full-time job. Grândola, Setúbal, Portugal On-site
Reports To
Reports to the Managing Director
Job Overview
Following policies and standards set forth by the Company, manage the overall operation of the medical cannabis post-harvesting (dry, trim, cure and packaging) department through the delegation and supervision of duties related to the post-harvest processing of cannabis. This includes department scheduling, staffing, the execution of proper trimming techniques, compliance, ensuring adherence to quality guidelines, employee training, and all other duties & responsibilities associated with running a successful post-harvesting facility for cannabis.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Oversee and participate in the execution of proper post-harvesting methods set forth by the Company.
- Manage and participate in the post-harvesting process in compliance with quality standards.
- Maintain strict logs & reports concerning daily operational performance.
- Thorough communication of obstacles which limit department performance.
- Schedule, delegate, participate and monitor department staffing needs and daily directives.
- Train post-harvesting operations staff in proper techniques of post-harvesting
- Ensure post-harvesting operation facilities are equipped with machinery and technology vital to efficient operations.
- Oversee the maintenance of department equipment, whether scheduled or otherwise.
- Responsible for the execution of daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation efforts in all related work areas.
- Support the acquisition of all consumable goods, packaging materials, and other department input materials.
- Oversight of harvest post-processing and waste disposal.
- Operate under the guidelines provided by company policies and procedures.
- Support the update of all quality and safety procedures and protocols.
- Participate in flower scouting and harvest readiness operations.
- Harvest and post-harvest labour activities.
- Monitor, track and report the environmental conditions of the flower room.
- Other related tasks as delegated by your manager.
- Ability to be flexible and work in various sectors of the department or company as needed and/or requested by their direct supervisor.
Qualifications
- Completed a Horticulture or Agronomy Certificate or Diploma.
- Application of Plant Protection Products Course (Bonus)
- 1 year work experience in horticulture or another fast-paced environment (operations)
- Experience in organic agriculture a plus
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications
- Strong inventory and production management skills
- Must possess excellent communication skills for communicating with peers and schedulers.
- Highly capable of multi-tasking, with minimal supervision
- Ability to organize and participate in operational and labour activities.
- Ability to use environmental monitoring computer software.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- English level B2
CONTaCT
Sabrina Knab
E-Mail: careers@avextra.com