Post Harvest Specialist - Cross-Department Support
About the job
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control cannabis employee credentials prior to the start date.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of supervisory or lead experience in a cannabis, pharmaceutical, food production, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
- Must demonstrate proficiency with METRC seed-to-sale tracking or equivalent cannabis compliance software.
- Must have strong working knowledge of Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control regulations and Ohio Administrative Code 1301:18.
- Must be able to pass all required background checks under Ohio cannabis licensing requirements.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the facility for extended periods of 8–10 hours.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Must be able to work in controlled environments with variable temperature and humidity and exposure to cannabis plant material, dust, and odors.
- Must use personal protective equipment, including gloves, masks, hairnets, and lab coats, at all times in production areas.
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.
- Vocational certification in agriculture, horticulture, food science, or related field experience.
- Prior experience managing post-harvest or dry room operations in a licensed cannabis cultivation facility.
- Experience with cannabis packaging compliance, including Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control weight, labeling, and seal requirements.
- Familiarity with ActionPac, automated packaging, or other production line equipment.
- Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.
About the company
King City Gardens grows and processes medical and adult-use cannabis in Ohio, operating a 25,000-square-foot cultivation facility. It handles growing, harvesting, and hand-trimming in-house to produce flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and solventless concentrates like Live Rosin. It is veteran-owned and vertically integrated with its own The Garden dispensaries and a statewide distribution network, including an exclusive agreement to manufacture and distribute Jeeter pre-rolls, focusing on small-batch, hands-on cultivation to ensure consistent quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, consistent cannabis products, expand direct-to-consumer and partner sales, and create jobs within Ohio's cannabis industry.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Forest Park, Ohio
Founded
2023
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 14, 2026 Jeeter partnership made King City Gardens Ohio's sole manufacturer.
- October 2, 2026 menus show The Garden open in Cincinnati with drive-thru traffic.
- Axios said King City added 50 employees and targets 80 as production ramps.
What critics are saying
- Ohio's 190 dual-use dispensaries squeeze pricing and shelf space for King City Gardens.
- King City spent five years litigating for its license; regulators already delayed entry.
- A DCC compliance failure would threaten both cultivation and The Garden retail licenses.
What makes King City Gardens unique
- Level I Ohio license plus The Garden retail gives King City Gardens vertical control.
- Forest Park cultivation and hand-trimming anchor its premium, small-batch craft positioning.
- Veteran-owned branding and Jeeter exclusivity distinguish it from commodity Ohio cultivators.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Employee Discounts