Kitchen Tech I

Entry-level role assisting lead staff in the production of edible marijuana products, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining a safe, compliant workspace.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks accurately following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including:
  • General housekeeping (dishwashing, mopping, sweeping, surface cleaning, dusting, trash disposal)
  • Sugaring gummies (running sugar tumbler, sorting, quality control checks)
  • Demolding gummies
  • Depositing gummies (set up/break down, depositing, swapping pistons, changing O-rings, troubleshooting, stirring)
  • Receiving orders (stocking, FIFO inventory checks)
  • Packaging gummies (hand packing, counting, check-weigh, band sealing)
• Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and checks.
• Assist in other GDF departments as needed.
• Operate kitchen machinery following company safety protocols.
• Adhere to cleaning schedule and regimen.
• Ensure workspaces are well-stocked and resourced.
• Maintain kitchen small wares (picking up, cleaning, washing, distributing).
• Maintain kitchen equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and reporting repair needs.
• Communicate effectively to address and handle situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a state medical marijuana badge and pass a background check.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly in written and verbal formats.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and management, and to approach conflict constructively.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to understand and comply with state laws regarding the legal medical marijuana program.
• Understanding of tasks required in a lab or manufacturing setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year(s) experience in a food handling-related field preferred but not mandatory.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear personal protective gear correctly for most of the day.
• Ability to sit or stand for up to 12 hours at a time.
• Ability to work in hot/humid conditions.
• Frequent lifting, standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, repetitive hand use, grasping, and visual activity.
• Ability to perform fine motor functions.