Extraction Expeditor

Green Dot Labs; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Dot Labs in Boulder, CO, is seeking an Entry-Level Extraction Expeditor to support daily cannabis extraction operations. You will help receive, organize, prep, and process material within a compliant laboratory environment.

This onsite role offers hands-on exposure to pre- and post-extraction tasks, equipment cleanup, and documentation. A MED badge and safety mindset are valued for growth in a regulated production setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College coursework or technical education preferred.
• Must possess and maintain an active MED Badge.
• Prior experience in cannabis extraction, laboratory operations, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience working in a licensed cannabis facility preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to identify operational issues and communicate concerns appropriately.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, and manage incoming cannabis material for extraction operations.
• Verify manifests, product weights, and material documentation for accuracy.
• Inspect incoming material and check for contamination, mold, pests, or defects.
• Prepare cannabis material in accordance with production schedules and work orders.
• Pack extraction columns in preparation for extraction runs.
• Clean and sanitize extraction columns following extraction runs.
• Support efficient material flow throughout extraction operations.
• Label, organize, and maintain freezer inventory and storage areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and material tracking documentation.
• Assist with supply monitoring and restocking activities.
• Complete operational logs and required documentation accurately and timely.
• Follow all state regulations and internal compliance procedures.
• Ensure all work aligns with SOPs and laboratory standards.
• Track and dispose of waste per procedures and state regulations.
• Maintain production and inventory documentation.
• Support audit readiness through proper recordkeeping and organization.
• Clean and sanitize laboratory glassware, equipment, tools, and workspaces.
• Assist with equipment cleaning and routine maintenance activities.
• Identify and communicate equipment issues to leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.
• Follow all PPE requirements and safety protocols.
• Assist with opening/closing operational procedures.
• Support research and development activities as directed.
• Provide cross-functional support as needed.
• Assist with special projects and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework or technical education

MED Badge

Job description

• Location Boulder,Boulder, CO, 80301,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Job Category Extraction
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

About Green Dot Labs

Green Dot Labs is a premium cannabis brand founded in Boulder, Colorado in 2014 by husband-and-wife team Dave and Alana Malone. Built on proprietary genetics, small-batch cultivation, and craft extraction across Flower, Live Resin, and Live Rosin, GDL has earned multiple #1 brand rankings from BDSA and Leafly and was named Flower Brand of the Year at the 2025 Emjays. With more than a decade of leadership in Colorado and an expansion into Arizona, GDL is known for its innovation, consistent quality, and deep consumer trust.

About the Role

The Extraction Expeditor is responsible for supporting daily extraction operations by ensuring cannabis material is received, organized, prepared, and processed efficiently throughout the extraction workflow. This role plays a critical part in maintaining operational efficiency, quality standards, and compliance within a regulated laboratory environment. Working closely with the Extraction Supervisor and Laboratory team, this position supports pre-extraction preparation, post-extraction processing, equipment cleaning, and general laboratory operations. This is an entry-level role designed to provide hands-on experience within cannabis extraction while supporting safe and efficient production processes.

Responsibilities

Material Preparation & Processing

• Receive, organize, and manage incoming cannabis material for extractionoperations
• Verify manifests, product weights, and material documentation for accuracy
• Inspect incoming material and escape quality concerns such as contamination,mold, pests, or other defects
• Prepare cannabis material in accordance with production schedules and workorders
• Pack extraction columns in preparation for extraction runs
• Clean and sanitize extraction columns following extraction runs
• Support efficient material flow throughout extraction operations

Inventory Management & Recordkeeping

• Label, organize, and maintain freezer inventory and storage areas
• Maintain accurate inventory records and material tracking documentation
• Assist with supply monitoring and restocking activities
• Complete operational logs and required documentation accurately and timely

Compliance & Laboratory Operations

• Follow all state regulations and internal compliance procedures
• Ensure all work is performed in alignment with SOPs and laboratory standards
• Track and dispose of waste in accordance with company procedures andState regulations
• Maintain accurate production and inventory documentation
• Support audit readiness through proper recordkeeping and organization

Equipment Maintenance & Sanitation

• Clean and sanitize laboratory glassware, equipment, tools, and workspaces
• Assist with equipment cleaning and routine maintenance activities
• Identify and communicate equipment issues or operational concerns toleadership
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment
• Follow all PPE requirements and safety protocols

Operational Support

• Assist with opening and closing operational procedures
• Support research and development activities as directed
• Provide cross-functional support to other departments as business needs require
• Assist with special projects and departmental initiatives as assigned
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• College coursework or technical education preferred
• Must possess and maintain an active MED Badge
• Prior experience in cannabis extraction, laboratory operations, or manufacturing environments preferred
• Experience working in a licensed cannabis facility preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Ability to identify operational issues and communicate concerns appropriately
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable transportation required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role is primarily onsite in Boulder, CO and requires regular work within a cannabisextraction laboratory environment. The position typically follows a 40-hour workweek,with overtime opportunities based on operational needs. The role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting,and repetitive movement throughout the workday. Employees must be able to lift andmove up to 80 pounds and work safely around extraction equipment, cannabismaterials, cleaning chemicals, and cold-storage environments. Exposure to freezertemperatures is common. Personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, eyeprotection, respirators, hearing protection, and safety footwear, must be worn asrequired.

EEO Statement

Green Dot Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees andapplicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, including based onany legally protected status.