Edibles Specialist

About the role

The Production Specialist provides on-site support to the production areas within a cannabis cultivation facility, focusing on the manufacturing of cannabis-infused edibles and assembling and packaging products for distribution. This role may involve cross-training and occasional support to other departments, such as processing dry cannabis flower, to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Precisely and efficiently measure and weigh ingredients using recipe specifications.
• Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment to mix, melt, pour, and bake raw ingredients.
• Receive food items and ensure appropriate storage, including proper rotation using first in first out (FIFO) methods.
• Collect samples as needed for quality testing.
• Weigh, assemble, package, seal, and label products.
• Operate hot plates, kettles, and other industrial kitchen equipment as needed for production.
• Regularly clean and sterilize equipment and workspace.
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
• Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
• Immediately inform the Production Manager of any system discrepancies.
• Ensure all products are of high quality and visually aesthetic, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
• Prepare finished and packaged products for distribution.
• Document and update product information and labeling using the company’s seed-to-sale system.
• Provide support to additional cultivation, harvest, and production teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a related position.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
• Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
• Able to follow recipe specifications.
• Must have effective time management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.).

Physical and Mental Demands

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move, and position oneself.
• Must occasionally move packages/objects weighing up to 50 lb.
• Able to stand for 90% of the time.
• Comfortable with heights, including ascending/descending a ladder up to 25 ft to service lights, filters, trellis netting, and ceiling fans.
• Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding when required.
• Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity.
• Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other natural elements.
• Requires close observation and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment

Work is performed in an industrial kitchen environment. The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.