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Location: Buffalo, New York
About the Opportunity FLUENT, in exclusive partnership with Connected New York, is excited to be hiring for positions at our new state‑of‑the‑art cultivation facility in Buffalo, New York. These roles offer the opportunity to join FLUENT’s growing team while being part of Connected’s highly anticipated expansion into one of the country’s most dynamic and fast‑growing cannabis markets.
About Connected Connected is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento, operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years of experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top‑shelf cannabis through its state‑of‑the‑art facilities and proprietary genetics. With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected has built a strong industry reputation and is now expanding into New York through a master services agreement with FLUENT.
About the Job The role of the Harvest Technician executes the harvest, bucking processes, room cleaning and defoliation/canopy management. The position ensures compliance with company procedures and product specifications.
What You Will Do
Executes plant bucking and harvesting processes.
Removes branches and leaves from living plants to provide an optimal leaf environment.
Cleans flower rooms post harvest for replanting.
Clone transplanting and plant movement throughout the facility as needed.
Helps with trimming and packaging as needed.
Maintain clean and sanitary work areas.
Works productively to achieve daily and weekly goals.
Displays teamwork, mutual respect, and open communication within the team and across functions.
Adheres to SOPs.
Adheres to KPI metrics to ensure timely material flow for the processing team.
Maintains quality standards and conducts periodic QC checks of WIP material.
What We Are Looking For
Hardworking individuals who enjoy working with plant material with a mindset geared toward quality and efficiency.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced indoor farm environment under high intensity lighting and warm/humid conditions.
Comfortable with changing requirements and tasks.
Ability to adapt to different strain plant structures during various plant work tasks.
Excellent attention to detail, especially when pruning live plants and labeling strains separately.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Calm under pressure.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong commitment to maintaining high quality work standards in repetitive tasks.
Safety and compliance focused.
High school degree or equivalent required.
Must be 21+ years of age.
Experience in the cannabis or agricultural industry is preferred.
Compensation The hourly pay rate for this position is $18.00. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The position involves sitting, walking, and lifting less than 10 pounds for long periods of time. Working in warm/humid environments with high intensity lighting, the employee must be able to bend, stand on and climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally without assistance. Comfortable working with scissors or pruning shears. The noise level in the work environment can be loud; a normal hearing range is required.
Why Join Us?
Be part of Connected’s highly anticipated entry into the New York market.
Work with a team that combines Connected’s proven genetics and brand strength with FLUENT’s local expertise and cutting‑edge cultivation facility.
Help shape the future of premium cannabis in one of the country’s most discerning markets.
Equal Employment Opportunity The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug‑free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Production
Industry Retail
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Harvest Technician
role at
FlowerHire
Location: Buffalo, New York
About the Opportunity FLUENT, in exclusive partnership with Connected New York, is excited to be hiring for positions at our new state‑of‑the‑art cultivation facility in Buffalo, New York. These roles offer the opportunity to join FLUENT’s growing team while being part of Connected’s highly anticipated expansion into one of the country’s most dynamic and fast‑growing cannabis markets.
About Connected Connected is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento, operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years of experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top‑shelf cannabis through its state‑of‑the‑art facilities and proprietary genetics. With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected has built a strong industry reputation and is now expanding into New York through a master services agreement with FLUENT.
About the Job The role of the Harvest Technician executes the harvest, bucking processes, room cleaning and defoliation/canopy management. The position ensures compliance with company procedures and product specifications.
What You Will Do
Executes plant bucking and harvesting processes.
Removes branches and leaves from living plants to provide an optimal leaf environment.
Cleans flower rooms post harvest for replanting.
Clone transplanting and plant movement throughout the facility as needed.
Helps with trimming and packaging as needed.
Maintain clean and sanitary work areas.
Works productively to achieve daily and weekly goals.
Displays teamwork, mutual respect, and open communication within the team and across functions.
Adheres to SOPs.
Adheres to KPI metrics to ensure timely material flow for the processing team.
Maintains quality standards and conducts periodic QC checks of WIP material.
What We Are Looking For
Hardworking individuals who enjoy working with plant material with a mindset geared toward quality and efficiency.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced indoor farm environment under high intensity lighting and warm/humid conditions.
Comfortable with changing requirements and tasks.
Ability to adapt to different strain plant structures during various plant work tasks.
Excellent attention to detail, especially when pruning live plants and labeling strains separately.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Calm under pressure.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong commitment to maintaining high quality work standards in repetitive tasks.
Safety and compliance focused.
High school degree or equivalent required.
Must be 21+ years of age.
Experience in the cannabis or agricultural industry is preferred.
Compensation The hourly pay rate for this position is $18.00. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The position involves sitting, walking, and lifting less than 10 pounds for long periods of time. Working in warm/humid environments with high intensity lighting, the employee must be able to bend, stand on and climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally without assistance. Comfortable working with scissors or pruning shears. The noise level in the work environment can be loud; a normal hearing range is required.
Why Join Us?
Be part of Connected’s highly anticipated entry into the New York market.
Work with a team that combines Connected’s proven genetics and brand strength with FLUENT’s local expertise and cutting‑edge cultivation facility.
Help shape the future of premium cannabis in one of the country’s most discerning markets.
Equal Employment Opportunity The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug‑free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Production
Industry Retail
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