Production Technician

Columbia Care; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is a leading cannabis cultivator, manufacturer, and retailer with facilities nationwide. This Production Technician role supports post-harvest processing from drying to labeling to ensure products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Work is full-time in Lowell, MA with a 7am–3:30pm schedule. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency while adhering to SOPs and company policies.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• 1-3 years of experience in a production position.
• General knowledge of weights and measurement.
• Evening/night/weekend work may be required.
• Speed and precision with equipment and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain work consistency daily.
• High attention to detail.
• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the post-harvest plant processing of cannabis.
• Fan leaf removal, harvest, drying, trimming, curing, weighing, packaging, labeling, recording, and inspection of product; plus 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 HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.

Skills

21+ age

Production experience

Weights & measurement

Evening/night/weekend availability

Speed and precision

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Stamina

Job description

Reports to:Manager, Facility Operations or Supervisor, Production

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 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

Schedule: Full time M-F 7am - 3:30pm

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.
• Evening/night/weekend work may be required.
• 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

Recognized for its comprehensive benefits, ongoing training opportunities and commitment to diversity and equity inclusion both internally and with external vendors, The Cannabist Company has earned a spot on mg Magazine’s America’s Top Cannabis Industry Employers list.

The Cannabist Company provides full‑time employees with an excellent benefits and compensation package including but not limited to competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, 401K with company match, multiple health plan choices, dental, vision, pet and life insurances, 100% paid short‑term disability, optional long‑term disability insurance and more!

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