Extraction Production Specialist

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoran Roots in Tempe, AZ is seeking an Extraction Production Specialist to lead daily BHO extraction operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality production of cannabis concentrates. You will manage the extraction shift, monitor schedules, and uphold safety and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of BHO production experience, strong technical knowledge of extraction methods, and proven leadership and teamwork abilities in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in BHO production and lab operations.
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs and maintain strict documentation.
• Strong math and measurement skills for batch processing.
• Excellent organization and time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily extraction operations and adherence to SOPs.
• Optimize extraction parameters for yield and quality.
• Prepare biomass for extraction runs.
• Ensure all concentrates meet quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with AZDHS and state regulations.
• Track batch production and processing data.
• Maintain and troubleshoot extraction equipment and PPE protocols.
• Keep the lab clean, safe, and audit-ready.
• Manage solvents, inventory, and supplies for production.
• Update and refine SOPs as needed.

Skills

Lab operations

SOP adherence

Batch processing

Math and measurement

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Pressure management

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor's (preferred)

Job description

• Location 2055 East 5th Street,Tempe, AZ, 85288,United States
• Base Pay $65,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full-Time Exempt
• Required Degree High school

Description

The Extraction Production Specialist is responsible for overseeing daily extraction operations, ensuring safe, compliant, efficient, and high-quality production of cannabis concentrates. This role leads the extraction shift, meets daily production schedules, maintains equipment, adheres to safety and compliance standards, and drives continuous improvement across BHO extraction processes. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of extraction methods, leadership skills, and a deep commitment to product quality and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Jo b Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage daily extraction operations and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Help optimize extraction parameters for yield, efficiency, and product quality.
• Manage prepped biomass geared for extraction runs.
• Ensure all concentrates meet company and quality standards.
• Maintain full compliance with AZDHS and all state regulations.
• Oversee accurate tracking and batch documentation.
• Enforce strict safety protocols for solvents, equipment, and PPE.
• Maintain and troubleshoot extraction equipment, chillers, and vacuum pumps.
• Ensure the extraction lab remains clean, safe, and audit ready.
• Track batch production, and processing data.
• Manage supply levels, solvents, and inventory needed for production.
• Assist updating and refine SOPs.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of mechanical processes and general lab procedures.
• 3 years' experience in BHO production.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere strictly to SOPs.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Familiarity with safety standards in handling flammable or pressurized materials.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and efficiently under pressure.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in environments with strong odors and variable temperatures.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (required)
• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred).
• Must be 21+ and able to pass required background checks.

Physical Requirements:

• This role requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods, perform repetitive hand and arm movements, and frequently bend or stoop. The employee must also be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The position is performed indoors, typically in a cooler environment, and requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain safety and compliance standards

Summary

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Sonoran Roots is a vertically integrated, craft cannabis company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. As an independent and locally owned company founded by Arizona natives, Sonoran Roots maintains a focus on producing high-quality, clean, and compliant cannabis products for its customers.

The company owns and operates three cultivation facilities (Mesa & Tempe), a state-of-the-art extraction lab (Tempe), and well-established retail dispensaries (Glendale, Chandler, Flagstaff, Tucson, Tempe/Mesa, Mesa, Queen Creek, Phoenix). Our family of brands is well known for quality in the Arizona market and includes Sonoran Roots Cannabis, Canamo Concentrates, and Ponderosa Dispensary.

• "Best Cannabis Vape" - Canamo - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024
• "Best Dispensary for Service" - Ponderosa - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024
• "Best Flower Brand" - Sonoran Roots - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024

Our Mission:

Provide the most consistent, high-quality products and services to the patients, customers, and dispensaries of Arizona, while making a lasting, positive impact on employees and the community.

Our Values:

R : Respect - Treat people with appreciation and dignity

O : Open-Mindedness - Be willing to listen to other ideas and consider alternative solutions

O : Opportunity - look at any obstacle as the means to creating possibility

T : Teamwork - the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

S : Sincerity - take pride in your work and be mindful in how your actions impact others