Production Technician (Trim)

Reports to: Manager, Production; Manager, Facility Operations

About the role

Production Technicians are responsible for all aspects of plant processing from crop harvest through packaging and labeling of the final product ready for customer sale as outlined by the management team. This position works in a timely manner, strives to increase productivity, and acts with professional regard to the management and use of all production facilities and processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the harvest and post-harvest plant processing of medical cannabis
• Fan leaf removal, harvest, drying, trimming, curing, weighing, packaging, labeling, recording, and inspection of product
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Hand trim fan leaves from medical marijuana plants before harvest using shears or scissors
• Transport harvested plants to drying and hang to be dried
• Operate a trimming machine (if needed) to remove guard and/or sugar leaves from medical marijuana
• Weigh, package, label, record, and track medical cannabis for distribution
• Take instructions and assist on tasks as delegated by the management team
• Work in a quick and efficient manner
• Maintain a culture of professionalism and service
• Ensure daily compliance with policies including but not limited to state compliance security protocols, access protocols, dress code, and work schedules
• Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure

Requirements

• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age
• High school graduate
• MED Badge
• 1-3 years of experience in a production position, including hands-on production activities
• General knowledge of weights and measurement
• Evening/night/weekend work may be required
• Ability to handle confidential information and issues using discretion and judgment
• Speed and precision with equipment and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and maintain work consistency on a daily basis
• High attention to detail
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time

Additional Abilities

The job requires physical activity, including prolonged sitting, standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds (or more with a coworker). Good visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive motions with accuracy are required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About The Cannabist Company

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers, and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 12 U.S. jurisdictions. The company operates 77 facilities, including 61 dispensaries and 16 cultivation and manufacturing facilities. It delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use markets and manufactures popular brands including Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press, and Amber.

Recognized for its comprehensive benefits, ongoing training opportunities, and commitment to diversity and equity inclusion, The Cannabist Company has earned a spot on mg Magazine's America's Top Cannabis Industry Employers list.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• 401K with company match
• Multiple health plan choices
• Dental and vision insurance
• Pet and life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability
• Optional long-term disability insurance

Pay

$19.29 USD per hour

Schedule

Full time