Extraction Lead

Savvyherb; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Savvyherb in Canton, Ohio, is seeking a full-time Extraction Lead with BHO experience to guide Extraction Specialists and manage extraction operations in our cannabis cultivation facility. The role focuses on overseeing the extraction process, ensuring safety and product quality, and coordinating with other departments to meet production needs.

The candidate will train staff, calibrate equipment, handle biomass, and maintain inventory and waste procedures while complying with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Operate and maintain hydrocarbon extraction systems (BHO) to safely extract cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis biomass in compliance with safety standards.
• Previous experience in a commercial cannabis extraction lab.
• Able to follow detailed instruction and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must work well in a teamwork environment.
• Willing to learn to operate and maintain facility equipment safely.
• Able to handle hazardous materials safely.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Authorized to work in the United States and able to register with state cannabis commission as an agent.
• Comply with all laws, regulations, and policies in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to incoming and current extraction specialists and share best practices.
• Help extraction staff understand and follow departmental processes.
• Aid training of new hires by Extraction Manager.
• Visually inspect equipment and assist with calibrations.
• Prepare equipment, biomass, and materials for extraction.
• Move extracts to storage and verify batch numbers.
• Execute extractions and post-extraction processes.
• Operate extraction equipment (rotary evaporators, reactors, filtration).
• Ensure product quality through QC testing and procedures.
• Maintain inventory records for materials, waste, and equipment.
• Dispose lab waste and maintain MSDS for chemicals.
• Follow safety protocols and SOPs; maintain clean work environment.
• Inform management of equipment discrepancies promptly.

Skills

Cannabis extraction experience

Detail oriented

Team guidance

Physical stamina

Education

Science degree

Tools

BHO equipment operation

Job description

• Full-time position with experience in BHO extraction required
• Responsibilities include providing guidance to Extraction Specialists and managing extraction operations in a cannabis cultivation facility
• Minimum qualifications include experience in a commercial cannabis extraction lab, ability to follow detailed instructions, and physical requirements such as lifting up to 50 pounds
• Preferred qualifications include a degree in a scientific discipline and experience in a regulated production facility

Full-Time. Experience with extracting with BHO required.

$18-21/hour based on experience

The Extraction Lead provides guidance and specialized skill support to Extraction Specialists. In addition, leads will be responsible for the extraction operations within a cannabis cultivation facility. As an Extraction Lead, you are responsible for the cannabis extraction process and the manufacturing of cannabis concentrates. Extraction Specialists may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments occasionally to meet business needs, including but not limited to the processing of dry cannabis flower.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to incoming and current extraction specialists by showing tips, tricks, and best practices.
• Help extraction specialists understand and follow departmental processes.
• Aid Assistant Extraction and Extraction Manager with new hire training.
• Visually inspect equipment for any damage and assist management with necessary calibrations.
• Prepare equipment, biomass, and raw materials for extraction.
• Carefully move extracts to storage areas prior to packaging and verify batch numbers.
• Execute extractions and post-extraction processes.
• Operate extraction equipment, such as rotary evaporators, reactors, filtration equipment, etc.
• Ensure the consistency and efficiency of products through quality control testing and procedures.
• Collect samples as needed for quality testing.
• Regularly clean and sterilize equipment and workspace.
• Maintain strict inventory record of raw materials, chemicals, waste, and equipment.
• Manage, document, and dispose lab waste.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals and products.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols.
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
• Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
• Immediately inform Extraction Manager of any system or equipment discrepancies.
• Ensure all products are of high quality and visually aesthetic, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Operate and maintain hydrocarbon extraction systems (specifically using BHO - Butane Hash Oil methods) to safely and efficiently extract cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis biomass in compliance with state and company safety standards.
• Previous experience in a commercial cannabis extraction lab.
• Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
• Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
• Able to understand proper and safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Must have effective time management and multitasking skills.
• Must have strong computer skills.
• Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state's cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.) preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable with working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

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