Production Technician

Columbia Care; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultivator and provider of cannabis products is hiring a Production Technician for their facility in Aurora, Illinois. In this role, you'll manage various post-harvest tasks, including trimming, packaging, and ensuring compliance with SOPs. Applicants must be detail-oriented, with 1-3 years of production experience, and able to work flexible shifts. Join a pioneer in the cannabis industry.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a production role, including hands-on activities.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods.
• Speed, precision, and attention to detail with equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in post-harvest plant processing of cannabis.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Hand trimming or operating trimming machines.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Knowledge of Weights and Measurements

Job description

Position Overview:

The Production Technician is responsible for all aspects of plant processing from post-crop harvest through packaging and labeling of the final product, as outlined by the management team and SOPs. Responsibilities include post-harvest tasks such as drying, curing, trimming, packaging, and labeling the product. The position requires timely work, a focus on increasing productivity, and professionalism in managing production facilities and equipment.

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Major Areas of Responsibility include:

• Assisting in post-harvest plant processing of cannabis.
• Fan leaf removal, harvesting, drying, trimming, curing, weighing, packaging, labeling, recording, inspection, cleaning, and sanitation.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Transporting harvested plants to the drying room and hanging for drying.
• Hand trimming or operating trimming machines to remove excess plant material.
• Weighing, recording, shredding plant waste, and adding non-cannabis medium for compliant disposal.
• Following instructions and assisting with delegated tasks from management.
• Working efficiently and quickly.
• Complying with HR policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure.

Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities):

• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
• 1-3 years of experience in a production role, including hands-on activities.
• Knowledge of weights and measurements.
• Availability for evening, night, weekend work if required.
• Speed, precision, and attention to detail with equipment.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain consistency daily.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods.

Additional Abilities Required:

• Exposure to pollen, dust, and plant particles.
• Physical activity including prolonged sitting, standing, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Good visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive motions accurately.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Note: The company reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

About The Cannabist Company (f/k/a Columbia Care):

The Cannabist Company, formerly Columbia Care, is a leading cultivator, manufacturer, and provider of cannabis products with licenses in 14 U.S. jurisdictions. Operating 89 facilities, including 70 dispensaries and 19 cultivation and manufacturing sites, it is a pioneer in the industry, offering a range of products including flower, edibles, oils, and tablets under brands like Dreamt, Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, and others. For more information, visit www.cannabistcompany.com.