Processing Technician

About the role

The Processing Technician will assist with the harvest, processing, and production of high-quality cannabis along with cleaning and maintaining laboratory grade equipment, recording, and entering data in multiple forms, and associated tasks delegated by management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitary and clean work environment
• Complies with SOPs and New York State guidance on proper disposal methods for solvent and cannabis contaminated waste
• Perform general routine/daily maintenance on Dry-Cure equipment
• Wash and sanitize all surfaces, containers, equipment, and any other equipment
• Record all cleaning activities in daily logs
• Maintain and log all data sheets for chemicals and products physically and digitally
• Effective communication with the Management Team to ensure all operational needs are met and any procedural problems are addressed and resolved proactively
• Open to constructive criticism and guidance and offer the same to others in the Dry-Cure department as well as the facility as a whole
• Able to work a varying schedule including nights, weekends, and overtime as determined by process demands
• Punctuality – Must arrive on time for each shift and take breaks/ lunch as scheduled
• May help in other departments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent – required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in horticulture, botany, or a related field – required
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve plant health or equipment issues independently – required

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail, with advanced organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to lead by example and work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coach and guide colleagues
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and fostering a positive, team-oriented environment

Skills

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent – required Minimum of 2 years of experience in horticulture, botany, or a related field – required
• Key Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve plant health or equipment issues independently – required
• Additional Qualifications: Must be of the minimum age requirement per Company policy. Ability to pass state mandated background check(s)

Benefits

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life
• Spouse and child life and AD&D
• Pet insurance
• FSA and HSA available

Schedule

Available to work Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm ET, with flexibility for mandatory overtime as required to meet business needs

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment.

E-Verify Participation Notice

This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. What is E-Verify? E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Code Of Conduct

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct. NYCANNA, LLC, DBA THE BOTANIST is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.