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Benjamin Almquist

Rock Island,IL

Summary

Accomplished Harvest Technician at Green Thumb Industries, adept in environmental compliance and crop harvesting, showcasing exceptional teamwork and communication skills. Expertly managed product quality control, exceeding compliance standards. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and safety, with a focus on achieving top-tier results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Harvest Technician

Green Thumb Industries
03.2021 - Current
  • Produced, packaged, and handled products efficiently while ensuring adherence to compliance requirements.
  • Performed inventory duties meticulously, maintaining accurate stock levels.
  • Prioritized safety consistently while working in a fast-paced facility.
  • Executed cutting and cleaning processes in the grow room, including defoliation of plants in the dry room.
  • Participated actively in the cannabis harvest process, including:

Harvesting plants and ensuring proper handling.

Sanitizing flower rooms in preparation for the next grow cycle.

Reloading flower rooms with new stock.

Managing materials and cannabis waste responsibly.

  • Conducted cutting operations, which involved:

Removing trills and tracking identification tags.

Wrapping plants to prevent the spread of issues.

Transferring plants from the grow room to the dry room after weighing.

  • Ensured strict compliance with local and state regulations as well as GTI Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Produce Merchandiser

Jewel-Osco
01.2018 - 03.2021
  • Organize produce per company specifications to maintain easy access and healthy conditions.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the department following the cleaning checklist and tasks assigned by the Produce Department Manager and Store Management
  • Assist customers, perform checking duties with an emphasis on providing friendly, courteous, customer service.
  • Accurately complete receiving duties including organizing cooler and storage areas, refrigerating products, verifying orders against invoices, reporting shortages and claims to ensure proper billing, dating and rotating products to ensure freshness and quality, and compliance with company policies and procedure

Slot Assistant

Isle of Capri Casino
07.2017 - 01.2018
  • Completed written department forms to document cash transactions, jackpot payouts, etc.
  • Monitored the operation of assigned slot machines and paid out manual jackpots
  • Provided friendly, fast, and helpful customer service
  • Performed minor machine maintenance and reset machines
  • Maintained cleanliness of slot floor to promote a positive player environment

Italian Food Services Clerk

Hy-Vee Supermarket
11.2016 - 07.2017
  • Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
  • Prepared and portioned food for customers in accordance with customer orders
  • Evaluated food requirements and maintained standard quantity and quality
  • Prepared raw materials required for cooking such as cutting all vegetables and preparing dough
  • Managed food order slips and performed all cooking as per company and customer instructions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rock Island High School
Rock Island, IL
05.2017

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Crop Planting and Harvesting
  • Irrigation Systems
  • Fertilizer Application
  • Pest Control
  • Soil preparation
  • Teamwork and Communication
  • Crop Inspection

Timeline

Harvest Technician

Green Thumb Industries
03.2021 - Current

Produce Merchandiser

Jewel-Osco
01.2018 - 03.2021

Slot Assistant

Isle of Capri Casino
07.2017 - 01.2018

Italian Food Services Clerk

Hy-Vee Supermarket
11.2016 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

Rock Island High School
Benjamin Almquist