Cannabis Extraction Processor

Job Summary

This position processes biomass using ethanol or hydrocarbon processes. Supports and adheres to company’s Standards of Conduct & Discipline.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Understands the extraction process and manipulates equipment to regulate thermal expansion and condensations as it relates to recovery times.
• Recognizes boiling points for solvents used and the most efficient ways to condense gas vapor.
• Maintains equipment to ensure proper functioning and adherence to safe operating parameters.
• Communicates with the Extraction Lead regarding biomass quality, preparation, or deviations from normal operating procedures based on biomass quality.
• Aids in packing biomass, post-processing activities, and the setup, breakdown, and regular operation of the extraction room(s) as needed.
• Performs safety checks on machines and equipment, including tools; notifies the Extraction Lead of maintenance needs.
• Responsible for disassembly and reassembly of extractors and performs safe, efficient, and effective techniques.
• Logs extraction information and yields in designated trackers.
• Emphasizes safety in all laboratory activities and ensures employee safety and adherence to safety measures, processes, and procedures.
• Receives and communicates instructions, job assignments, and updates verbally and non-verbally from the Extraction Lead, fellow processors, instructional lists, SOP, email, and other departmental electronic communications.
• Assists with Research & Development projects as assigned.
• Performs all other duties/responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) on a daily/weekly/monthly schedule or as directed.

Job Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older
• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED, two (2) year associates or trade degree preferred; cannabis extractions concepts and market knowledge is preferred.
• Physical Abilities: Regularly sit or stand for long periods of time doing repetitive tasks with hands, pull/push, carry up to 25 pounds, and grasp; frequently walk, reach, and taste or smell; occasionally climb, stoop/crouch, crawl, carry up to 50 pounds, talk, or hear; clearly see 20+ feet, with or without corrective lenses.
• Mental & Other Skills/Abilities: Adaptability, analytical ability, computer/technical ability, dependability, interpersonal skills, judgment, language ability, mathematical ability, motor coordination, problem solving ability, quality management, reasoning ability, workplace environmental conditions.

Pay

The pay for this role is $17.13-$19.50/hour DOE