Extraction Technician

Renew Cannabis Co.; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) savings opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Learning and career growth

Employee perks and discounts

Well-being resources

Job summary

TerrAscend Corp. is seeking a skilled production associate for our NJ-based operations. You will adhere to production schedules, verify equipment readiness, and maintain clean, compliant work areas across extraction and processing lines.

The role requires safe handling of hazardous materials and precise data recording for batch and state-m mandated documentation. You'll operate and maintain extraction equipment, ensure regulatory and food safety standards, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Biochemistry or related fields.
• Positive attitude & Self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Able to push, pull or lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Capable of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting and or walking for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the daily production schedule to ensure attainment of efficiency goals.
• Verify that all applicable working areas, tools, and processing equipment are maintained and in good working order prior to the start of each shift or batch.
• Clean and sanitize glassware, transfer materials, storage vessels, tools and working surfaces.
• Ensure all extraction and processing are performed with attention to strict Ilera quality and safety standards, regulatory compliance and all other applicable legal and food safety requirements.
• Safely operate, clean and maintain extraction production equipment including supercritical fluid and solvent extraction systems, distillations systems, pumps, filters and evaporators according to our SOP’s.

Skills

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Lift 50 lbs

Stamina for standing/walking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Biochemistry

Job description

TerrAscend Corp. is a leading TSX-listed company with operations across North America, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, and California through TerrAscend Growth Corp., as well as retail operations in Canada.

TerrAscend operates The Apothecarium and other dispensary retail locations, along with scaled cultivation, processing, and manufacturing facilities across its core markets. Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as The Apothecarium, Cookies, Kind Tree, Legend, State Flower, Wana, Cuue, One, and Valhalla.

Why TerrAscend?

Join a growing, fast-paced organization where your work makes an impact. At TerrAscend, you'll have opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented teams, and help shape what's next as our business continues to evolve.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Adhere to the daily production schedule to ensure attainment of efficiency goals.
• Verify that all applicable working areas, tools, and processing equipment are maintained and in good working order prior to the start of each shift or batch.
• Clean and sanitize glassware, transfer materials, storage vessels, tools and working surfaces.
• Ensure all extraction and processing are performed with attention to strict Ilera quality and safety standards, regulatory compliance and all other applicable legal and food safety requirements.
• Safely operate, clean and maintain extraction production equipment including supercritical fluid and solvent extraction systems, distillations systems, pumps, filters and evaporators according to our SOP’s.
• Safely handle hazardous materials (Butane, Propane, Ethanol, etc.), and adhere to safe chemical handling and disposing procedures defined by SOP’s and MSDS.
• Safely handle and dispose of cannabis waste according to processes defined in SOP’s.
• Produce reliable and precise data for completion of all required batch, equipment, quality, inventory and state mandated seed to sale documentation.
• Accurately fill out all associated logs and tracking records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Ilera processes.
• Ensure the safety of themselves and other by maintaining a safe and orderly workspace.
• Other duties in post-processing production, packaging, labeling and R & D as required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Biochemistry or related fields.
• Positive attitude & Self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Able to push, pull or lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Capable of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting and or walking for extended periods of time.

$19.50 - $19.50 an hour

What We Offer

• Health & Wellness Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible team members.
• Plan for Your Future 401(k) savings opportunities to help support your financial goals.
• Time to Recharge Paid time off and company holidays for eligible team members.
• Grow Your Career Learning, development, and opportunities to build your career across a growing organization.
• Employee Perks Team member discounts and additional programs designed to recognize and support our people.
• Support When You Need It Resources and programs focused on your overall well-being.

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status, location, and other applicable factors.

Background Check Requirement

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

Working Conditions

This position may require the ability to perform essential functions that include, but are not limited to, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting. Team members may need to lift and move items, e.g., product packages, display cases, cash registers, or inventory boxes, weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The role may also require visual abilities to accurately handle transactions, verify product information, and maintain inventory, as well as manual dexterity for handling cash, operating point-of-sale systems, and organizing products. Employees may be required to remain on their feet for extended periods and perform repetitive hand or arm movements with or without reasonable accommodation.

EEO Statement

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Company has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

TerrAscend Participates in E-Verify

Please review the E-Verify Participation Notice and Right to Work Notice, available in English and Spanish.

E-Verify Participation Notice:
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

Right to Work Notice:
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf

Statement on External Recruiting Agencies

TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.