What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician position at FarmaceuticalRX?
Production Associate
Position Summary
The Production Tech works within three areas of the production department and part of the team responsible for dry/wet trim, harvest, and flower packaging cannabis material. Flower packagers ensure that the cannabis plant material is handled with care and trimmed efficiently, and in compliance with state regulations and Company SOPs.
This position reports directly to the specific team lead, and includes the following responsibilities:
Job Duties/Essential Functions
Harvesters-
- According to the harvest plan for the week, harvesters gather mature cannabis plants from soil beds carefully and efficiently and transfer them to the Processing department
- Debone and move material into two areas, dry trim or wet trim.
Dry/Wet Trimmers-
- Manicuring harvested cannabis plant material carefully and efficiently to prepare it for drying or to be sent for fresh/frozen material
- Trimming/manicuring dried cannabis plant material carefully and efficiently to prepare it for final product packaging
- Ensuring there is no loss to the company while trimming
- Measuring and recording accurate weights for all cannabis plant material as it is processed and transferred from harvest to storage (drying, freezing, or curing) to prepare for final packaging.
Packaging-
- Assist with bottling, labeling, and other packaging functions while maintaining detailed laboratory and inventory records
- Label containers, container tags, or products using the appropriate labels and tools
- Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products in order to ensure that packing specifications are met
- Ensure that the packaging is compliant at all times
- Preparing products for the stores to ensure orders are fulfilled in a timely manner
- All other job duties as assigned
Essential Job Functions:
Attention to detail and a keen eye
Ability to sit for 8 to 10 hours per day
Manual dexterity required
Ability to lift up to 50lbs safely
Experience, skills, education & licenses/certifications
Required:
Completed Orientation Training which includes:
- Proper Handling of Cannabis
- Proper Recordkeeping
- Anti-diversion Training, Including Zero Tolerance Policy
- Security Procedures
- Medical Emergency Response
- Fire Response
- Chemical Spill Response
- Armed Robbery/Burglary Response
- Criminal Incident Response and Reporting
- Open Door Policy
- HIPAA Training
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to pass drug screening.
Recommended:
Experience in any relevant trades, including cannabis industry, Packaging, food handling, factory work etc.
Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business.
If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
