Job Purpose
This position exists to prep and cook cannabis infused candy in the kitchen department. The Kitchen Technician I will help maintain and ensure compliance with kitchen schedule; monitor, safely and efficiently use equipment and supplies. Help maintain professional relationships with all external vendors and contractors and improve efficiency process through incorporation of new technology. The working environment for this position will be exposure to high temperature kitchen equipment, use of laboratory equipment, and exposure to various fruits and vegetables.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Follow the established food safety guidelines, recipes, and procedures.
• Follow all GMP, HACCP and Q/A processes in facility.
• Strictly follow department SOPs, Batch Records, Logs, and protocols.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen.
• Stay current with industry regulations and laws regarding cannabis-infused food including proper labeling and dosage requirements.
• Ensure a clean and organized workspace, including properly storing cannabis-infused ingredients, cleaning utensils and equipment.
• Maintain relevant training and perform other duties and responsibilities.
• Basic understanding of common allergens and their potential dangers to consumers.
• Perform autonomous maintenance tasks as scheduled and needed.
• Log appropriate production data as required timely and accurately.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct reports or supervisory responsibility.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Positive attitude, willing to learn, and be trainable.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, an MED Badge issued through the state of Colorado.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certificate and/or Green Flower Certificate or ability to receive qualifications within 30 days of hiring.
• Detail oriented mindset with a focus on efficiency, quality, and sanitation.
• Possess basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication & division.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to operate basic machinery and develop skills required to maintain equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience is preferred but will train the right candidate.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance
This position requires a valid state-issued license to work in the cannabis industry (e.g., MED Badge).
Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly compensation commensurate with experience from $19.00 - $23.00.
• Health, vision, dental insurance offered to all full-time employees.
• Life Insurance.
• Two weeks PTO, Six sick & Mental Health Days, One Floating Holiday, and eight paid holidays per year.
• 401k available after three months, with employer match.
• Product discounts, pet insurance discounts, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position is not exempt from overtime pay.
This position regularly works normal business hours, Monday - Thursday, 6:00a-4:30p.
Travel is not expected.
Work Environment
This job operates in a warehouse environment and production line/kitchen environment where proper safety procedures must be followed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. This position may use standard kitchen, lab, labeling, and packaging equipment, for example, refrigerators, stove, hot plate, rotary evaporator, gas chromatograph, vacuum pumps, vacuum oven, etc.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The employee frequently is required to set up heavy equipment, move boxes, and other materials as needed. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The employee should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. The employee should be able to lift and carry hot liquids weighing up to 35 lbs. The employee must pay attention to proper hygiene and follow strict uniform code.
AAP/EEO Statement
Mountain High Products, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Mountain High Products, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Mountain High Products, LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Mountain High Products, LLC's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
We anticipate filling this position by July 31st, 2024.