Production Associate (Medicinal Cannabis)

About the Role

We're seeking a Cannabis Production Associate to join our growing team in Austin. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in food manufacturing, baking, confectionery production, commercial kitchens, or culinary operations who are looking to bring their skills into one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. In this role, you'll help produce high-quality cannabis-infused food and beverage products while ensuring consistency, safety, and compliance at every stage of production.

What You'll Do

• Preparing cannabis-infused food and beverage products according to approved recipes, formulations, and production schedules
• Accurately measuring, weighing, mixing, and portioning ingredients to ensure product consistency and dosage accuracy
• Operating commercial kitchen and food production equipment, including mixers, depositors, ovens, packaging equipment, and scaling systems
• Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, sanitation protocols, and cannabis regulatory requirements
• Staging ingredients, preparing batches, and verifying inventory prior to production runs
• Monitoring production processes to ensure quality, appearance, texture, flavor, and consistency standards are achieved
• Packaging, labeling, and preparing finished products in compliance with state regulations and company specifications
• Performing routine cleaning, sanitation, and basic maintenance of equipment, utensils, and workstations
• Completing production logs, batch records, and quality documentation accurately and on time
• Collaborating with production, quality, and kitchen teams to support operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safety-focused workspace

Requirements

• Open availability, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to work shifts starting as early as 8:00 AM
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality
• Ability to follow recipes, SOPs, and production instructions consistently
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commercial kitchens, bakeries, confectionery production, food manufacturing, or culinary operations
• Knowledge of food safety practices, sanitation procedures, and quality standards
• Experience operating food production or commercial kitchen equipment
• Cannabis industry experience is a plus, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in varying production and kitchen environments and temperatures

Ideal Backgrounds

We encourage applicants with experience in the following roles to apply: Baker, Pastry Assistant, Line Cook, Food Production Associate, Confectionery Technician, Commercial Kitchen Operator, Manufacturing Production Associate, Culinary Production Specialist.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive starting pay of $17.00 per hour, up to $19.00 depending on experience
• Opportunity to enter and grow within the cannabis industry
• Hands-on training and career development
• Team-oriented, collaborative work environment
• Be part of producing innovative, high-quality cannabis products that consumers trust