Job Description

The Extraction Technician 1 will support the production of high-quality manufactured products, recording and entering data in multiple forms and handlingcleaning and maintaining manufacturing equipmentin compliance with company policies and state regulations. This technician will be responsible for performing assigned tasks for cannabis extraction, product formulation, product dispensing or filling, packaging and the cleaning and maintenance of manufacturing and kitchen equipment to enable consistent, sanitary and safe manufactured production output.This role reports to the Extraction Manager.

Excellent work environment with a full benefits’ package offered including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, pet insurance and other including paid leaves of absence. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Efficiently perform assigned production tasks to produce cannabis products of the highest quality, through strict adherence to SOPs and assigned training

• Prepare formulations, manufacturing and packaging finished products (including, but not limited to extracts, cartridges, edibles, tinctures, etc.)

• Safely and effectively perform cannabis extraction and refinement processes including but not limited to, ethanol extractions, solventless extractions, hydrocarbon extractions, winterization, filtration, color remediation, post-processing, solvent recoveryand distillation.

• Safely and effectively perform kitchen related tasks including but not limited to edible formulation prep, operating kitchen equipment, organize and review kitchen inventory, clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces and equipment, package edibles, quality check kitchen products, etc.

• Prepare biomass for extraction

• Develop sample preparations and logging for 3

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• Perform daily safety inspections for laboratory and kitchen equipment; escalating any potential concerns to the Extraction Manager

• Execute SOPsfor proper disposal methods for solvent and cannabis contaminated waste based on NJ regulatory guidance

• Perform general, routine maintenance on manufacturing equipment - troubleshooting, preventative maintenance - and regular data logging. 

• Wash and sanitize all manufacturing surfaces, glassware, equipment, and any other ancillary equipment (record all cleaning activities in logs)

• Ability to work a varying schedule including nights, weekends, and overtime as determined by process demands- subject to union approval

• Other assigned duties from the Extraction Manager and/or Senior Production Manager

Qualifications 

• Education and Experience 

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 2 years of experience in the cannabis or a highly regulated industry - 

  Preferred

• Minimum 1 year of experience in either a manufacturing or production environment

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Effective organizational and time management skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Trustworthy, reliable

• Ability to effectively work as part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices 

• Must pass federal and state background checks

Computers and Technology

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, scanning technologyand office equipment

• Strong proficiency with inventory and seed-to-salesystems 

Schedule

• On site (minimum 40 hours per week)

Work Environment and Physical Demands 

The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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.

Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work well in a manufacturing environment.

Code of Conduct

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct. 

Changes to this Job Description

The Company may amend this job description in whole or part, at any time, without notice based on business needs.