Cannabis Extraction Associate

at Cookies Florida Inc in; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

TRP in Florida seeks a Cannabis Extraction Associate (Construction) to oversee plant extraction, packaging, and quality control from harvest to finish. This role requires hands-on experience with cannabis processing, knowledge of extraction methods, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams while maintaining strict cleanliness and regulatory compliance.

Long hours and weekend work are common in this role.

Qualifications

• Passion for and knowledge about Cannabis and cannabis culture.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to outline objectives and manage timelines.
• Consistently high-quality outputs with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prepping, processing, and packaging finished medicine.
• Keep accurate records on each plant using Company system and protocols.
• Record and track weights and measurements of medicine throughout processing.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment inside the processing area.
• Inspect medicine for defects using magnification tools.
• Calibrate, operate, clean and store packaging equipment.
• Provide oversight of extraction procedures, ensuring standardization and accuracy.
• Master various techniques for marijuana extraction and infusion.
• Knowledge of butane and ethanol extraction methods and purification, separation, isolation.
• Maintain quality control and ensure compliance with State regulations and testing requirements.
• Conduct cannabis plant extraction using open/closed loop systems, CO2 extraction, vacuum ovens, etc.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cannabis products (distillates, oils, tinctures, topicals, concentrates).

Skills

Cannabis knowledge

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Timeline planning

Attention to detail

Job description

Cannabis Extraction Associate (Construction)

Purpose

The extraction associate is responsible for all aspects of plant extraction and various processes associated with cannabis product development. The extraction associate provides the daily care and focused attention necessary to process and package clean, high quality medicine. The main responsibilities include all aspects of the daily care of medicine from harvest to packaging; monitoring weights and measurements; presentation; and maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and sterility inside the processing area.

Core Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in prepping, processing, and packaging finished medicine
• Keep accurate records on each plant using Company system and protocols
• Record and track accurate weights and measurements of medicine throughout the processing and packaging procedures using company systems and protocols
• Maintain a clean, safe environment inside the processing area
• Inspect medicine for defects using a variety of magnification tools
• Calibrate, operate, clean and store packaging equipment
• Provide consistent oversight of extraction procedures, ensuring standardized requirements and accuracy
• Master various techniques for marijuana extraction and infusion
• Knowledge of butane and ethanol extraction methods as well as the purification, separation, and isolation of various compounds of cannabis
• Knowledge of distillation techniques
• Knowledge of solventless extraction methods
• Maintain quality control measures to ensure a high-quality product
• Ensure compliance with State regulations and testing requirements
• Ensure accurate weighing and inventory
• Conduct cannabis plant extraction, including but not limited to the safe operation of open/closed loop systems, CO2 extraction, freeze drying, vacuum ovens, high pressure gas systems, and rotary evaporation
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cannabis medical products (distillate, oils, tinctures, topicals, concentrates, edibles etc.)

Qualifications

Required

• Passion for and knowledgeable about Cannabis
• Passion for cannabis Culture
• Minimum 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work and lead cross functional teamsMust have excellent problem-solving skills
• Able to clearly outline objectives, and create, access and evaluate timelines
• Consistently delivers high-quality outputs with strong attention to detail.
• Works effectively under tight deadlines, respond to changing priorities and coordinate multiple assignments and meet deadlines

Competencies

• Thorough understanding of the Cannabis industry
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Work Environment

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or feet, reach with hands and arms and may be required to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

Travel

This position does not require travel.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

TRP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by law.