Cannabis Production Technician – Detail-Driven & Fast-Paced

Columbia Care; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is a leading cannabis cultivator, manufacturer, and retailer with facilities nationwide. This Production Technician role supports post-harvest processing from drying to labeling to ensure products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Work is full-time in Lowell, MA with a 7am–3:30pm schedule. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency while adhering to SOPs and company policies.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• 1-3 years of experience in a production position.
• General knowledge of weights and measurement.
• Evening/night/weekend work may be required.
• Speed and precision with equipment and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain work consistency daily.
• High attention to detail.
• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the post-harvest plant processing of cannabis.
• Fan leaf removal, harvest, drying, trimming, curing, weighing, packaging, labeling, recording, and inspection of product; plus cleaning and sanitation.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Transport harvested plants to drying room and hang to be dried.
• Hand trims and/or operates a trimming machine to remove excess plant material.
• Weighs, records, and shreds plants waste and adds a non-cannabis medium for compliant disposal.
• Receives instructions and assists on tasks as delegated by management team.
• Works in a quick and efficient manner.
• Complies with HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.

Skills

21+ age

Production experience

Weights & measurement

Evening/night/weekend availability

Speed and precision

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Stamina

Job description

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is a leading cannabis cultivator, manufacturer, and retailer with facilities nationwide. This Production Technician role supports post-harvest processing from drying to labeling to ensure products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Work is full-time in Lowell, MA with a 7am–3:30pm schedule. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency while adhering to SOPs and company policies.