Dry Facility Specialist

Planet 13 is proud to be one of the largest, most advanced and sustainable providers of medical cannabis in Florida. Our mission is to help our Florida friends and neighbors live their healthiest lives with our all-natural, sun-grown cannabis products.

We are currently looking for a Drying Facility Specialist to join our cultivation team here in St. Johns ! The Drying Facility Technician is responsible for overseeing the initial phase of the post-harvest process by receiving, organizing, and monitoring harvested cannabis during the drying stage. This role ensures product is dried uniformly under optimal environmental conditions while maintaining accurate records, strict cleanliness standards, and full regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive and organize harvested cannabis into designated drying areas according to batch specifications.

• Monitor and maintain drying room environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and airflow, to ensure optimal drying performance.

• Rotate and inspect cannabis regularly to ensure even drying and prevent contamination such as mold or mildew.

• Accurately record batch data in company software systems and required logs.

• Communicate with Harvest and Cure teams regarding batch status, transfer schedules, and production timelines.

• Assist with weighing and tracking inventory as product moves from the drying phase to curing.

• Identify and promptly report any anomalies or issues related to drying conditions or product quality to management.

• Clean and sanitize drying rooms, tools, and equipment in accordance with sanitation and safety protocols.

• Follow all safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, coveralls, and hair nets.

• Safely use ladders and other tools to access drying racks or equipment as needed.

• Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.

• Assist with the implementation of company policies, standard operating procedures, and performance standards.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.

• Daily compliance with company policies including but not limited to state/local regulations, security protocols, access protocols, dress code, and work schedules.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• At least 21 years of age or older.

• Ability to pass drug testing and a Level 2 Florida State background check.

• Previous cannabis post-harvest, drying, curing, or cultivation experience preferred.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to monitor environmental conditions and perform repetitive tasks accurately.

• Ability to follow written SOPs and maintain accurate documentation.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates and advancement opportunities.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance offered.

• Paid time off, including major holidays.

• Sick Time.

• 401k retirement plan.

• Employee discount.

• Early access to wages ahead of payday.

• Critical Illness Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• Short- and Long-Term Disability.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
I am aware that this job position may involve exposure to cannabis, cannabis odors, and cannabis smoke, which is a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law.