Edibles Technician I

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Basic knowledge of all equipment in the kitchen
• Measure raw material ingredients for production runs
• Perform piece weight verification and ensure metal detection is working
• Weigh, pack, label, and ensure proper amounts are put into case packs
• Unmold gels, chocolates, gummies, troche, etc. as units complete production process
• Prepare all edibles in a sanitary and timely manner
• Absorb and assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen
• Follow all GMP, HACCP and Q/A processes in facility
• Strictly follow department SOP’s, Batch Records, Log’s, and associated Forms/Documents
• Absorb and assist in the implementation of Edible Kitchen systems and SOPs
• Maintain relevant training as new products are introduced. Train in machinery and process operations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• One (1) to Five (5) years in a production facility, does not have to be food related but any experience with food preferred. Experience in baked goods, Bakery, restaurant, hotel or cottage industry preferred.
• 1+ year working in a cGMP environment preferred
• Safe serve certification preferred
• Experience with cannabis infused edibles preferred, but not required
• Ability to work with a team and have a sense of urgency
• Ability to stand on feet for long hours
• Ability to accurately follow recipes and measurements
• Ability to be trained on various activities, machines, and systems
• Ability to do monotonous activities without making errors
• Detail-oriented mind set with a focus on efficiency, quality and sanitation

Additional Minimum Qualifications

• Work in close proximity and with cannabis flower and particulates on a daily basis
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
• Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks
• Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection)
• Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as; reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions
• Must have proven mechanical and problem solving aptitude
• Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers and leadership
• Working in an environment with equipment that produces continuous low-level sound (Moderate noise)

Work Schedule

• 40+ hours weekly with flexible hours depending on store needs. Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.