Extraction Technician

About Us

High Life Farms cultivates boutique cannabis on a grand scale. Our mission is to create the finest cannabis products at scale while maintaining quality. High Life Farms isn’t just a grow room or a jar: we are a family. Our operation implements both indoor and greenhouse cultivation methods. Our forward-thinking facility produces flower, concentrates, edibles and much more that can be found in dispensaries throughout the state.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Extraction Technician will be responsible for assisting in product processing and formulation. The extraction technician completes tasks assigned by the Extraction Manager to monitor and maintain the organization, cleanliness, and efficiency of production areas as well as to maintain quality control measures. This position is responsible for assisting with lab production, which includes but not limited to distillation, extraction, winterization, production of cannabis infused products, compliance requirements and workplace safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Familiarity with basic scientific principles and laboratory experience. Must be able to follow written directions and maintain a laboratory notebook.
• Must follow all applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines. This includes the safe and proper operation of any/all applicable machinery, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Operate laboratory instruments, make observations, calculate, and record results.
• Understand and meet daily goals.
• Work as part of a team to meet production schedules.
• Employee may also be responsible for monitoring production lines and collecting samples for analysis.
• Follow SOP and standard analytical procedures to meet Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices compliance.
• Records data in lab notebooks, computer databases, and test reports.
• This is a 3rd shift overnight position.

COMPENTENCIES

• Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities, contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Ethics-Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
• Planning/Organizing- Priorities and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans

QUALIFICATIONS

Other Skills and Abilities

• 2 years of customer service, distribution, or warehouse experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to strict policies and procedure
• Well organized and ability to keep deadlines
• Works well with all peers
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Basic Excel, Word, and general compute knowledge
• Fast, efficient, nimble.
• Experience working in a shifting environment with a great deal of constructive feedback and input
• Good communication skills, verbal and written, with co-workers and management.
• Practice good housekeeping habits throughout the facility with focus and personal contributions towards a clean and organized assigned work area at the end of the assigned shift.
• Capable of working with hazardous chemicals and is able to identify and report unsafe equipment, conditions, and practices so that they may be corrected prior to an incident.
• Flexibility and the ability to shift work schedule according to production needs.
• Must pass all required pre-employment screenings.
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must be approved to receive an Agent badge.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Physical demands - May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to learn, retain, and successfully perform complex procedures.
• Must be able to attend work on-site regularly and reliably.
• Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (200 pounds with assistance)
• Regular and reliable attendance on-site is required and an essential function of the job.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Other duties as assigned

High Life Farms is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

***Must be at least 21 years of age as required by the Marijuana Regulatory Association***

Application Question(s):

• Are you 21 years of age or older?
• Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
• Have you ever worked for this company?
• List relatives employed by High Life Farms and the relationship to you
• Are you willing and able to work weekends when needed?
• Are you a high school graduate or equivalent?
• Can you commute to Chesaning, MI daily?
• Please provide your address, phone number, and an email address where you can be contacted. Please note that our primary method of contact is email.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you 21 years of age or older?
• Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
• Have you ever worked for this company?
• List relatives employed by High Life Farms and the relationship to you
• Are you willing and able to work weekends when needed?
• Can you commute to Chesaning, MI daily?
• Please provide your address, phone number, and an email address where you can be contacted. Please note that our primary method of contact is email.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17