Processing Technician

FRX PA; Farrell (Mercer County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FarmaceuticalRX is seeking Processing Technicians for its Pennsylvania cannabis lab to produce high-quality products while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.

The role involves pre- and post-processing, packaging, and meticulous recordkeeping, with adherence to SOPs and safety policies. Applicants must complete PA-required cannabis training and pass background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• 2 Hour Medical Cannabis Course required by Pennsylvania completed during orientation.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screening.
• Must complete annual safety training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-processing, post-processing, and packaging functions while maintaining detailed laboratory records
• Follow standard operating procedures
• Operate the hydrocarbon or ethanol extraction, distillation process, winterization process, and any other lab expansion areas, ensuring the procedures are executed accurately, efficiently, and in adherence to company standards
• Maintain and update chemical and other ingredient inventories
• Clean and maintain lab equipment and utensils in sanitary, safe, and organized manner
• Contribute to a healthy, supportive work environment, and compliant atmosphere in the Processing Department
• Performing clerical work as it pertains to concentrate lab

Skills

Cannabis knowledge

Attention to detail

Recordkeeping

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 Hour Medical Cannabis Course

Job description

Position Summary

Processing Technicians help make products for sale in stores and help represent the mission and goals of FarmaceuticalRX through attention to detail, efficiency, and care for quality products. Processing Techs are responsible for making cannabis products with speed, quality, and accuracy, while adhering to FarmaceuticalRX’s standards for manufacturing, in addition to meeting industry compliance requirements. Processing Techs are an important part of the seed-to-sale chain of production and act as the bridge from garden to store, ensuring the delivery of the highest quality finished products Farmaceutical RX can provide.

Job Duties/Essential Functions

• Can display basic knowledge about cannabis
• Can stand and/or be active for shifts up to 10 hours
• Works well in a fast paced, and rapidly changing environment
• Assist with pre-processing, post-processing, and packaging functions while maintaining detailed laboratory records
• Follow standard operating procedures
• Follow proper equipment use and safety policy
• Follow lab safety plan/manual and SDS manual
• Maintain laboratory equipment and utensils in sanitary, safe, and organized manner
• Maintain and update chemical and other ingredient inventories
• Ensure that the laboratory operates compliantly at all times
• Cleaning and maintenance of lab and extraction equipment;
• Performing clerical work as it pertains to concentrate lab;
• Ability to operate the hydrocarbon or ethanol extraction, distillation process, winterization process, and any other lab expansion areas, ensuring the procedures are executed accurately, efficiently, and in adherence to company standards
• Contributing to a healthy, supportive work environment, and compliant atmosphere in the Processing Department

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to accurately perform the functions within the processing lab as directed by the Processing Supervisor and Processing Manager.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds safely.
• Conducting oneself professionally and with good common sense.
• Follows direction well; good sense of initiative.

Non-Essential Functions

Ability to assist in electronic record-keeping such as MJ Freeway.

Experience, skills, education & licenses/certifications Required

2 Hour Medical Cannabis Course required by the State of Pennsylvania completed during orientation.

Completed Orientation Training which include:

• Proper Handling of Cannabis
• Proper Recordkeeping
• Anti-diversion Training, Including Zero Tolerance Policy
• Security Procedures
• Medical Emergency Response
• Fire Response
• Chemical Spill Response
• Armed Robbery/Burglary Response
• Criminal Incident Response and Reporting
• Open Door Policy

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Ability to pass criminal background check.

Ability to pass drug screening.

Must be current on annual safety training within 30 days of hire.

Recommended

Experience in any relevant trades, including horticulture, food handling, etc.

Management will review the Job Analysis for this position prior to a job offer.

Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business.

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States