Cannabis Extraction Processor

About the role

This position processes biomass using ethanol or hydrocarbon processes. It supports and adheres to the company's Standards of Conduct & Discipline.

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 it is working properly and conforms to safe operating parameters.
• Communicates with the Extraction Lead about biomass quality, preparation, or any deviations from normal operating procedures based upon biomass quality.
• Aids in packing biomass, post-processing activities, and the setup, breakdown, and regular operation of the extraction room(s) as needed.
• Performs continuous safety checks on machines and equipment, including tools; notifies the Extraction Lead of maintenance needs.
• Responsible for disassembly and reassembly of extractors and actively working on 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.
• Aids in 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.

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.