Cure Technician

PharmaCann Inc; Lothian (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PharmaCann, Inc. seeks a Cultivation Technician II - Cure for our Lothian, MD facility. The role focuses on daily sorting, trimming, and processing of dried cannabis, under supervision, with strict adherence to GMP practices and state regulations.

The position emphasizes productivity, accuracy, and safe operation of curing processes. Responsibilities include data logging, quality checks, and collaboration with the Cure and Post Harvest teams to meet daily quotas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months employment with PharmaCann or in cannabis industry preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in a related environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production setting with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with data entry, logs, and METRC reporting where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support Cure leadership to organize and process dried cannabis product.
• Operate machinery to sort and trim cannabis safely and maintain equipment.
• Log weigh-ins and data into spreadsheets and logs with accuracy.

Skills

Detail orientation

Attention to detail

High productivity

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Reading & math

Electronic documents

Job description

PharmaCann, Inc. owns and operates best-in-class production facilities and retail dispensaries for cannabis-based products. We currently operate in the States of Illinois, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Colorado and Michigan as a medical and/or adult use cannabis provider to patients and customers. We are looking for energetic, results-driven individuals to join our rapidly growing team and industry.

Purpose

The Cultivation Technician II - Cure position is responsible for executing their daily role within the Cure department at an effective pace with accuracy to achieve the weekly objectives to organize and process the dried cannabis product. This position must fulfill their role with efficient productivity and accuracy, and participate in their job with professionalism and safety, consistently. The Cultivation Tech II - Cure will report to the Supervisor of Cure.

Pay for this position starts at $19.50/hr

Essential Duties

Procedures & Tasks

• Supporting the leadership to organize and process the dried cannabis product. Ensure product is dried and cured properly, sorted through machinery efficiently, remediate product as necessary, trimming product according to desired texture and appearance, and properly store it for the next phase of Post Harvest.
• Operating machinery to sort and trim dried cannabis product as instructed and trained, safely. Ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the machinery to sustain longevity and performance.
• Organization and reporting data entries to spreadsheets and logs, including weigh-ins. Ensuring accurate and legible logging of a variety of spreadsheets and labels.
• Quality assurance review of product to be properly separated and processed. Communicating concerns with leadership of the department for missorted or unsatisfactory dried cannabis product.
• Assist associates to achieve team goals, and support the leadership with instructed requests. Work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity. Meet daily quotas. Maintain a culture of professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to assisting other departments to help facilitate the additional and/or supplemental work, such as, Post Harvest dept tasks, Production dept tasks, cleaning, light maintenance, and other tasks as needed throughout the facility.

Training Requirements

• This position will follow the direction and training by the Supervisor of Cure and Manager of Post Harvest assigned to the Lothian, MD cultivation facility. The role is expected to engage in proactive participation to be able to achieve the high standard cultivation practices, consistently and compliant.
• Training towards PharmaCann’s mission statement and leadership development.
• Understanding how to compliantly operate within the cultivation based on the state laws and regulations.

Workspace and Material Maintenance

• Perform regular cleaning and maintenance on work surfaces, tools, and related equipment (scissors, table, floors etc.).
• Contribute to instructed cleaning, sanitizing, and organization in the Post Harvest department areas.
• Contribute and show support to associates with a safe, well maintained, and organized work area.
• When using equipment or supplies, following through with cleaning and SOPs.

Compliance and Reporting

• Follow all instructed state and federal compliance regulations.
• Report any improper action of compliance regulations.
• Following instructed procedures to maintain compliance and safety. Any compliance or safety mistake or error created must be reported to the leadership of the department.
• Reporting data input as instructed for METRC.

Supervision

• Works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Cure and Manager of Post Harvest.
• This role may be instructed to guide and train but does not supervise or discipline others.

Job Requirement

• This position is expected to be available as needed to adhere to the responsibilities within and throughout the job description.
• Must be eligible for the position based on state and federal laws and regulations.
• Work schedule is Mon-Friday 6:30 AM - 3:15 PM. This shift has the potential to run late. You are expected to stay until the job is completed daily.
• Occasional overtime may be expected.

Working Conditions

• Able to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• May be in hot or cold temperatures throughout the facility.
• Able to move about a typical office, manufacturing and warehouse environment. This position is part of a fast paced environment.
• Working in proper PPE at all times of scheduled shift to sustain GMP model certification.
• Able to kneel, bend, reach, rotate, and stoop on an intermittent to regular basis daily.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Consistent on-time attendance for all scheduled shifts. Prepared for full 40 hour week working scheduled shifts with occasional overtime shifts to complete daily and weekly objectives
• This role may require facial hair to be shaved for respirator usage.

Job Qualifications

Work Experience

• Preferred 6 months employment with the company to apply.
• Preferred commercial cannabis experience at least 6 months.
• One year of work experience in a related industry or work environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to consistently meet productivity and performance requirements.
• Demonstrates high attention to detail.
• Demonstrates professional and respectful demeanor towards others.
• Demonstrates respectful verbal and written communication capability.
• Demonstrates basic comprehension of reading and math.
• Ability to create, utilize, and modify electronic documents. Electronic and technical skills preferred.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.
• Knowledge of local, state, regional states, and federal employment laws relating to key areas of responsibility.

Notice: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.