Kitchen Technician I

Renew Cannabis Co.; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly compensation

Medical, dental, and vision

401 (k)

Paid Time Off

Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Pet insurance

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Mountain High Products, LLC dba Wana Brands is seeking a Kitchen Technician I to prep and cook cannabis-infused candy in our Colorado kitchen. You will maintain the kitchen schedule, monitor equipment, and ensure compliance with safety, GMP, HACCP, and QA standards.

You will collaborate with vendors, integrate new tech to boost efficiency, and work in a high-temperature kitchen with lab and packaging gear. Lift up to 50 lbs and maintain rigorous hygiene requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience is preferred but will train the right candidate.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, an MED Badge issued through the state of Colorado.
• Learn2Serve Food Handler Certificate and/or Green Flower Certificate or ability to receive qualifications within 30 days of hiring.
• Possess basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication & division.
• Ability to operate basic machinery and develop skills required to maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• This role exists to prep and cook cannabis infused candy in the kitchen department.
• The Kitchen Technician I will help maintain the kitchen schedule; monitor, safely and efficiently use equipment and supplies.
• Help maintain professional relationships with all external vendors and contractors and improve efficiency through incorporation of new technology.
• The working environment includes exposure to high temperature kitchen equipment, laboratory equipment, and cannabis-infused ingredients.

Skills

MED Badge

Learn2Serve Certificate

Green Flower Certificate

Basic math

Operate machinery

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why Mountain High Products, LLC dba Wana Brands?

Mountain High Products, LLC dba Wana Brands is a subsidiary of Canopy USA, LLC, a leading vertically integrated, multi-state operator in the United States cannabis industry. With the transition of Acreage Holdings to Canopy USA, LLC in December 2024, Canopy USA, LLC is now positioned to consolidate operations across its three business units – Wana, Jetty, and Acreage – realizing synergies, cost savings, and supporting growth in state-legal markets across the U.S.

Through coverage of key market segments including flower via Superflux, vape and concentrates via Jetty, edibles and beverages via Wana, and retail through The Botanist, Canopy USA, LLC is well positioned to accelerate growth with an emphasis on the Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. markets. As newly formed Canopy USA, LLC, we are building a stronger, more agile organization that will unlock greater opportunities across the growing US cannabis market.

Who you’ll work for: Mountain High Products, LLC dba Wana Brands

Our Culture:

Here at Mountain High Products, LLC dba Wana Brandswe believe in people first. We value our people and encourage continuous opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. We pride ourselves in innovation and passion for the cannabis industry.

We are always looking for motivated people who share our vision to join our team. Think you have what it takes? Then come grow with us!

About the Role:

This position exists to prep and cook cannabis infused candy in the kitchen department. The Kitchen Technician I will help maintain and ensure compliance with kitchen schedule; monitor, safely and efficiently use equipment and supplies. Help maintain professional relationships with all external vendors and contractors and improve efficiency process through incorporation of new technology. The working environment for this position will be exposure to high temperature kitchen equipment, use of laboratory equipment, and exposure to various fruits and vegetables.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Follow the established food safety guidelines, recipes, and procedures.
• Follow all GMP, HACCP and Q/A processes in facility.
• Strictly follow department SOPs, Batch Records, Logs, and protocols.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen.
• Stay current with industry regulations and laws regarding cannabis-infused food including proper labeling and dosage requirements.
• Ensure a clean and organized workspace, including properly storing cannabis-infused ingredients, cleaning utensils and equipment.
• Maintain relevant training and perform other duties and responsibilities.
• Basic understanding of common allergens and their potential dangers to consumers.
• Perform autonomous maintenance tasks as scheduled and needed.
• Log appropriate production data as required timely and accurately.

Skills to be Successful:

Minimum Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience is preferred but will train the right candidate.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have, or be able to obtain, an MED Badge issued through the state of Colorado.
• Learn2Serve Food Handler Certificate and/or Green Flower Certificate or ability to receive qualifications within 30 days of hiring.
• Possess basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication & division.
• Ability to operate basic machinery and develop skills required to maintain equipment.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Positive attitude, willing to learn, and be trainable.
• Detail oriented mindset with a focus on efficiency, quality, and sanitation.

Perks & Benefits:

• Hourly compensation commensurate with experience from $19.00 - $23.00
• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life
• Spouse and child life and AD&D
• Pet insurance
• FSA and HSA available

*Based on eligibility.

Schedule:

• This position regularly works normal business hours, Monday – Thursday, 6:00a-4:30p. Please confirm with the supervisor regarding the expected working schedule.
• Travel is not expected.
• This position is not exempt from overtime pay.

**Subject to change as business needs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This job operates in a professional office environment, warehouse environment, and production line/kitchen environment where proper safety procedures must be followed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. This position may use standard kitchen, lab, labeling, and packaging equipment, for example, refrigerators, stove, hot plate, rotary evaporator, gas chromatograph, vacuum pumps, vacuum oven, etc.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The employee frequently is required to set up heavy equipment, move boxes, and other materials as needed. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The employee should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. The employee must pay attention to proper hygiene and follow strict uniform code.

E-Verify Participation Notice

This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

What is E-Verify? E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Code of Conduct:

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.

Mountain High Products, LLCis an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in Mountain High Products, LLC. If you need assistance with completing an online application due to a disability, please send a request to [e-mail]. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Request” in the subject line.