Processing Technician
This position of Processing Technician offers an opportunity to learn and grow with The Botanist from the ground up, and to take on increasing levels of responsibility over time. The Processing Technician will assist with all Post-Harvest responsibilities, up to the point in which the material is handled for further processing at The Botanist’s cultivation facility. Excellent work environment with a full benefit package offered including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves of absence.?
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting with multiple types of harvests (“Fresh Frozen” and Standard harvest)
- Assists in trimming and shucking dried Cannabis flower
- Inspects flower for defects using a variety of tools and processes
- Responsible for the removal of plants from the dry rooms based on the schedule of the drying process
- Assisting in the recording of plant material and waste weights through paper records, and seed-to-sale tracking software(s) (Biotrack and METRC)
- Perform routine inventory audits of material within the Processing Department
- Verify quality control standards are being met throughout the process
- Ensure production goals established by the Processing Manager are being met
- Other duties as assigned including but not limited to defoliation, and post-harvest cleaning
- Uphold all standards and procedures pertaining to facility cleanliness, such as cleaning of supplies, workspaces, transition room
- Assist with other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the Processing Manager and/or Director of Production
- Qualifications
Education and Experience - Must be 21 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years of experience in processing or related field preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
- Computers and Technology
- Basic knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Basic knowledge with inventory systems and office equipment
Schedule
40 hour work weeks: Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (subject to change as business needs)
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, grind and manipulate small objects.