Harvest Citizen

Common Citizen, a Michigan-based cannabis company, is dedicated to reshaping perceptions around cannabis and enhancing lives through our principles of "cannabis for humanity" and "change for the better." From cultivating high-quality cannabis to delivering a world-class customer experience, we prioritize people and continuous improvement. Join us in a collaborative, inclusive environment as we serve our local communities and work toward being recognized as a Fortune Magazine "Best Company To Work For."

Every position at Common Citizen contributes to our mission of providing Michigan citizens with the highest quality, safest cannabis products. The Harvest & Destem Citizen is a vital member of our Production Team, engaged in hands-on plant handling from harvest through post-harvest processes, including the important destemming/debucking stage. You’ll collaborate with a supportive team while ensuring quality and consistency across all plant-handling activities.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Harvest Duties:

• Follow Standard Work procedures for all harvest tasks to ensure consistent, high-quality product output.

• Track plant activity in METRC (or other state software), including tagging, batch entries, and waste tracking.

• Conduct pre-harvest fan leaf removal and enter waste accordingly.

• Cut down plants, weigh wet material, and hang for drying.

• Perform post-dry removal of flowers from stems for curing.

• Monitor and report plant health issues (disease, pests, deficiencies).

• Keep workspace clean and organized to minimize contamination risk.

Destem Duties:

• Efficiently remove cannabis buds from stems after drying while preserving bud integrity.

• Label containers accurately and clearly for inventory tracking and traceability.

• Meet or exceed daily destemming quotas while maintaining attention to detail.

• Identify and report any inconsistencies or quality concerns during the destem process.

• Ensure compliance with product handling SOPs and cleanliness standards.

Team Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

• Work closely with fellow Harvest Citizens and Production team members.

• Apply professional, respectful communication to maintain a positive team dynamic.

• Support training and development with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Experience in agriculture, food safety, or high-volume production preferred.

• Familiarity with cannabis track-and-trace systems like METRC is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail, consistency, and organization.

• Efficient work ethic and ability to meet performance quotas.

• Understanding of common plant issues (pests, mold, deficiencies).

• Proficient in basic computer functions and documentation.

• Accountability, honesty, and integrity in all tasks.

• Able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods during 10-hour shifts.

• Must frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs.

• Capable of repetitive motion tasks with hands, wrists, and arms.

• Comfortable working in a greenhouse setting with varying temperature and humidity.

You:

• Embody our values of "Cannabis for Humanity" and "Change for the Better".

• Have a passion for the cannabis plant from seed to sale.

• Believe in teamwork and mutual respect.

• Are driven to learn, grow, and contribute to a pioneering team in the cannabis industry.

• Appreciate the rhythm and detail of both the harvest and post-harvest process.

• Can commit to not participating in a home grow operation to maintain biosecurity.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting the 1st of the month after hire.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Employee discounts and wellness programs.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Employee assistance program.

• 401K + matching.

Common Citizen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Must be 21+ years old as required by the Cannabis Regulatory Association.