Production Technician

The Cannabist; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cannabist is seeking a Production Technician responsible for all aspects of plant processing, from post-harvest to packaging. Key duties include drying, trimming, and labeling of cannabis products. Applicants must have relevant experience and a keen attention to detail, working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 1-3 years of experience in production.
• General knowledge of weights and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Assists in post-harvest processing of cannabis.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Complies with all HR policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Speed and precision

Job description

The Production Technician is responsible for all aspects of plant processing from post-crop

harvest through packaging and labeling of the final product ready for customer sale as outlined

by the management team and SOPs. These responsibilities include post-harvest tasks including

the drying and curing stage all the way through trimming, packaging, and labeling the product.

This position works in a timely manner and strives to increase productivity and acts with

professional regard to the management and use of all production facilities and processing

equipment.

Pay : $17.50 per hour

Major Areas of Responsibility include :

• Assists in the post-harvest plant processing of cannabis.
• Fan leaf removal, harvest, drying, trimming, curing, weighing, packaging, labeling,

recording, and inspection of product in addition to cleaning and sanitation.

• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Transport harvested plants to drying room and hang to be dried.
• Hand trims and / or operates a trimming machine to remove excess plant material.
• Weighs, records, and shreds plants waste and adds a non-cannabis medium for compliant

disposal.

• Receives instructions and assists on tasks as delegated by management team.
• Works in a quick and efficient manner.
• Complies with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.

Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities) :

• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• 1-3 years of experience in production position; including hands-on production activities.
• General knowledge of weights and measurement.
• Speed and precision with equipment and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain work consistency on a daily basis.
• High attention to detail.
• Standing / sitting for long periods of time.

Travel % : 0

FLSA status : Non-exempt

Additional Abilities Required :

• Exposure to pollen, dust, and plant particles due to the handling of raw plant materials.
• The job requires physical activity, including prolonged sitting, standing, repetitive

bending, climbing, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds (or more with a coworker).

Good visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to perform

repetitive motions with accuracy is required. The noise level in the work environment is

usually moderate.

Note : Nothing in this job description restricts the company's right to assign or reassign

duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may

be made in appropriate circumstances to enable individuals to perform the essential

functions of the position.

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

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 14 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 89 facilities including 70 dispensaries and 19 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care, now The Cannabist Company, is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use markets. In 2021, the Company launched Cannabist, its retail brand, creating a national dispensary network that leverages proprietary technology platforms. The company offers products spanning flower, edibles, oils and tablets, and manufactures popular brands including dreamt, Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press, and Amber. For more information, please visit www.cannabistcompany.com

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