BHO Extraction Technician

Green Dot Labs; Tempe (AZ); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA option

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Green Dot Labs in Tempe, AZ is seeking an Extraction Technician to support daily intake, extraction and testing processes at our Arizona facility. You will handle cannabis materials and concentrates with care, maintain product quality, and ensure clean, compliant laboratory operations under the supervision of the Extraction Manager.

The role emphasizes hands-on equipment knowledge, attention to detail, and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience operating commercial extraction equipment (BHO/SHO) is required.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail to identify quality concerns and discrepancies.
• Effective communication of issues to the Extraction Manager.

Responsabilités

• Perform daily extraction activities and post-extraction processing.
• Operate commercial extraction equipment for BHO and SHO per SOPs.
• Maintain accurate production records and logs.
• Inspect incoming materials for quality and suitability.
• Monitor product quality and communicate concerns promptly.
• Support inventory reconciliation and documentation.

Connaissances

BHO extraction

SHO extraction

Attention to detail

Documentation

Team collaboration

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

• Location Tempe,Tempe, AZ, 85281,United States
• Base Pay $23.00 - $26.00 / Hour
• Job Category Extraction
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Description

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 Technician supports the daily intake, extraction, post-extraction and testing processes at Green Dot Labs' Arizona extraction facility. This role is responsible for handling cannabis materials and concentrates with care, maintaining product quality and supporting daily production goals while ensuring accurate documentation and a clean, controlled laboratory environment.

Reporting to the Extraction Manager, the Extraction Technician performs assigned extraction activities, monitors product quality, maintains equipment and supports inventory reconciliation and regulatory compliance. The position works closely with other Extraction team members to maintain efficient workflows, identify production concerns and ensure materials are properly handled throughout the extraction process.

As a technical production position, this role requires hands-on equipment knowledge, strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures. The Extraction Technician also supports quality control, team mentoring and administrative activities to promote safe, consistent and efficient extraction operations.

Responsibilities

Extraction & Post-Extraction Operations

Perform daily extraction activities, including cannabis material intake, expediting, extraction, post-extraction processing and test sampling.

Operate commercial extraction equipment used in butane hash oil (BHO) and solventless hash oil (SHO) production according to established procedures.

Complete assigned extraction and post-extraction tasks accurately and within established production timelines.

Inspect incoming trim and fresh-frozen (FF) material for quality and suitability for processing.

Weigh, prepare and organize incoming materials for extraction.

Handle concentrates carefully throughout processing to maintain product integrity and prevent contamination.

Monitor concentrate quality, color and consistency and promptly communicate concerns to the Extraction Manager.

Identify batch-to-batch variations and communicate recommended adjustments to post-extraction techniques.

Assist with monitoring environmental conditions in intake, extraction, post-extraction and SHO extraction areas.

Report environmental discrepancies, production concerns and equipment issues to the Extraction Manager.

Participate in regular operational meetings to review production schedules, quality standards, maintenance needs and inventory planning.

Maintain accurate daily extraction and post-extraction production logs.

Assist with daily reconciliation of extraction and post-extraction inventory records.

Maintain accurate documentation of extracted batches, testing activities, product transfers and waste disposal.

Record inventory movements and production activities in applicable state-required inventory tracking and reporting systems.

Identify inventory discrepancies and assist with documenting issues in the Inventory Incident Report Log.

Support weekly inventory audits and reconciliation activities.

Review harvest allocations with the Extraction Manager to ensure cannabis materials are assigned to the appropriate processing pathway, including BHO and SHO.

Verify that materials are properly identified, handled and transferred throughout the extraction process.

Monitor consumable inventory levels and communicate supply needs to the Extraction Manager.

Assist with coordinating orders for production supplies, tools, equipment components and maintenance parts.

Quality Control & Production Documentation

Support quality control activities throughout intake, extraction and post-extraction processing.

Inspect materials and concentrates for potential quality concerns, contamination or processing inconsistencies.

Maintain accurate production records, inventory reports and supporting documentation.

Assist with collecting and recording production data used to evaluate extraction performance.

Support preparation, documentation and coordination of samples for required product testing.

Communicate quality concerns, processing discrepancies and potential corrective actions to the Extraction Manager.

Follow established documentation practices to maintain product traceability and accountability.

Assist with internal reviews and external audits by organizing records and providing requested operational information.

Equipment Maintenance & Laboratory Sanitation

Clean and sanitize intake, extraction and post-extraction work areas according to established procedures.

Maintain extraction equipment, tools and workstations in clean, safe and operational condition.

Perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance activities as assigned.

Identify and report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns and operational hazards.

Assist with facility maintenance activities, including electrical and HVAC-related support, as directed by the Extraction Manager and within assigned responsibilities.

Support proper handling, removal and disposal of cannabis waste and other laboratory materials.

Maintain organized production areas and ensure materials and equipment are stored appropriately.

Assist with special projects, equipment improvements and operational support activities as requested.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Follow applicable state and local regulations, company policies and standard operating procedures governing extraction operations.

Maintain accurate records related to product handling, inventory, testing, transfers and waste disposal.

Follow established laboratory safety procedures, including requirements related to equipment operation, hazardous materials and fire prevention.

Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing assigned duties.

Identify and communicate potential safety hazards, compliance concerns and process deviations to the Extraction Manager.

Support regulatory inspections, compliance reviews and corrective action activities as needed.

Maintain a clean and controlled laboratory environment to support employee safety and product quality.

Follow established procedures for the safe operation and maintenance of extraction equipment.

Team Collaboration & Operational Support

Communicate production progress, equipment concerns and operational priorities to the Extraction Manager and team members.

Coordinate with Extraction team members to maintain efficient production workflows.

Provide guidance and mentoring to team members on assigned processes and established procedures as directed.

Assist with identifying opportunities to improve extraction efficiency, product quality and workplace safety.

Support implementation of approved process improvements and operational changes.

Complete additional extraction-related projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

High school diploma or GED.

Working knowledge of and experience operating commercial equipment used in BHO and SHO extraction.

Ability to follow detailed extraction procedures and established laboratory safety requirements.

Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product quality concerns, equipment malfunctions and processing discrepancies.

Ability to communicate effectively using appropriate technical terminology.

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet production deadlines.

Ability to maintain accurate production records, inventory documentation and data entry.

Basic computer proficiency, including experience with inventory tracking and production reporting systems.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Familiarity with workplace safety procedures, including PPE, OSHA, fire safety and hazardous materials handling.

Ability to perform technical production tasks carefully and consistently.

Reliable transportation.

Must possess and maintain an active Arizona Facility Agent (FA) Card and meet applicable state credentialing requirements.

Preferred

Two or more years of experience working in a licensed cannabis extraction laboratory.

Experience supporting extraction and post-extraction operations in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Experience with inventory reconciliation, production documentation and quality control processes.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position operates onsite at Green Dot Labs' extraction facility in Tempe, Arizona. The role generally follows a 40-hour workweek, with overtime as requested and approved by the Extraction Manager based on operational needs.

Working hours are primarily spent in designated extraction and laboratory areas. The position requires regular standing, sitting, walking, bending, pushing, pulling and reaching throughout the workday. Employees must be able to lift and move materials weighing at least 60 pounds.

Work is performed in a controlled laboratory and manufacturing environment that may involve exposure to cannabis materials, extraction equipment, elevated noise levels, temperature variations and hazardous materials associated with extraction processes.

Employees are required to follow established laboratory safety procedures and regularly wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include gloves, protective eyewear, hair coverings, face masks, hearing protection and safety footwear.

Benefits & Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, an HSA option for eligible plans, company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Benefits for most employees become effective the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Eligible employees may participate in the 401(k) plan after 90 days of employment, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

E EO Statement

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