Production Technician, Senior (Kitchen)

FlowerHire; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Production Technician to lead the plant processing team. This role involves overseeing all aspects of post-harvest activities, ensuring quality control, and maintaining compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in horticulture or plant science, with hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits, including competitive wages and ongoing training opportunities. If you're passionate about the cannabis industry and ready to make a difference, this position is for you.

Benefits

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Multiple health plan choices

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

100% paid short-term disability

Optional long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of cultivation or processing experience in a pharmaceutical setting.
• Basic understanding of weights, packaging, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for post-harvest processing of medical cannabis.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Horticulture Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Quality Control

Multi-tasking

Basic Scientific Understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture

Bachelor's Degree in Plant Science

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Reports to: Manager, Trim Center

Position Overview:

The Production Technician, Senior 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. These responsibilities include assembling completed product materials into various containers and packages as well as ensuring that the appropriate quantity, weight, and type of product are packaged. The Processing Technician, Senior provides leadership to the production team and strives to increase productivity and acts with professional regard to the management and use of all production facilities and processing equipment. All qualified applicants will be trained in the use of equipment for processing.

Full Time

Pay: $21.50/hr

Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:00am - 5:45pm

Major Areas of Responsibility include:

• Assists in the post-harvest plant processing of medical cannabis.
• Examples include weighing, packaging, labeling, recording, inspection of product in addition to cleaning and sanitation.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Weighs, packages, labels, records/tracks medical cannabis for distribution.
• Receives instructions and assist with tasks delegated by the Production Supervisor and management team.
• Works in a quick and efficient manner.

• Maintains a culture of professionalism and service.
• Ensures daily compliance with policies including but not limited to; state compliance, security protocols, access protocols, dress code and work schedules.
• Examines plants for signs of pests or disease.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s Degree in horticulture, plant science, manufacturing or business administration preferred.
• 2-4 years’ cultivation and or processing experience in a pharmaceutical setting. Food processing experience a strong plus.
• Experience must include hands-on responsibility for the full scope production activities, both operations and analysis.
• This position requires an individual to possess an insurable driving record and a valid driver’s license.
• Basic scientific understanding of weights, packaging and quality control.
• All positions deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.
• Speed and precision with equipment and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of weights and measurement.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain work consistency daily.
• High attention to detail; leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 5lbs without assistance.

Travel %: 0

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Posting Period: This position will be posted for at least one week (May 1st) but may be posted beyond that date.

Additional Abilities Required:

• The job requires physical activity, including prolonged standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting or moving up to 10 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:

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 75 facilities including 56 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!