What are the responsibilities and job description for the Processing Technician I position at The Botanist-Acreage Holdings?
Why Greenleaf Gardens?
Greenleaf Gardens is a subsidiary of Canopy USA, LLC, a leading vertically integrated, multi-state operator in the United States cannabis industry. With the transition of Acreage Holdings to Canopy USA, LLC in December 2024, Canopy USA, LLC is now positioned to consolidate operations across its three business units – Wana, Jetty, and Acreage – realizing synergies, cost savings, and supporting growth in state-legal markets across the U.S. Through coverage of key market segments including flower via Superflux, vape and concentrates via Jetty, edibles and beverages via Wana, and retail through The Botanist, Canopy USA, LLC is well positioned to accelerate growth with an emphasis on the Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. markets. As newly formed Canopy USA, LLC, we are building a stronger, more agile organization that will unlock greater opportunities across the growing US cannabis market.
Who you’ll work for: Greenleaf Gardens
Our Culture:
Here at Canopy USA, LLC, we believe in people first. We value our people and encourage continuous opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. We pride ourselves in innovation and passion for the cannabis industry.
We are always looking for motivated people who share our vision to join our team. Think you have what it takes? Then come grow with us!
About the Role (Processing Technician I)
The Processing Technician will be responsible for various processes associated with cannabis product development. The Technician provides the daily care and focused attention necessary to process and package clean high quality, safe medicine for our patients. The successful candidate will possess a keen attention to detail and record keeping, and a willingness to continually learn more about the subject. The entry-level position offers the opportunity to learn and grow with the Company from the ground up, and to take on increasing levels of responsibility over time.
How you’ll make a difference (required duties and responsibilities):
The main responsibilities of the Post Harvest Technician include all aspects of the daily care of medicine from harvest to packaging; monitoring weights and measurements; presentation; and maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and sterility inside the processing area.
- Assists in harvesting, processing and storing both in-process and finished medicine.
- Prepare plant materials for extraction.
- Maintains accurate records of daily production and communicates those records to management.
- Records and tracks accurate weights and measurements of medicine throughout the processing and packaging procedures using company systems and protocols.
- Maintains cleanliness of environment - including sanitation of rooms post-harvest
- Inspects medicine for defects using a variety of magnification tools
- Assist in cannabis extraction preparation.
- Prepare and trim flowers according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
- Maintains quality control measures to ensure a high-quality product.
- Work as a member of a fast-paced team environment to help the team meet group goals.
- Prepares inventory reports to ensure products are available, on point and in demand.
- Review the processing schedule and forecasts for key dates, quantities, strains, etc.
- Interact with Metric, inventory systems, and Excel reports to ensure that all material is being tracked in accordance with state law; as well as logging and reporting as required by state law
Skills to be Successful (minimum qualifications):
- HS Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or a related field preferred.
- Knowledge of various extraction and refinement methods preferred.
- Lab experience.
- Must be able to follow directions with the utmost precision and accuracy.
- Must bring a positive attitude in the work environment.
Perks & Benefits:
- Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401 (k)
- Paid Time Off
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee life insurance and supplemental life
- Spouse and child life and AD&D
- Pet insurance
- FSA and HSA available
- Based on eligibility.
Schedule:
- Monday- Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
**Subject to change as business needs.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment.
E-Verify Participation Notice
This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
What is E-Verify? E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
Code of Conduct:
All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.
Greenleaf Gardens is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in Greenleaf Gardens. If you need assistance with completing an online application due to a disability, please send a request to HRTeam@acreageholdings.com . Please be sure to include “Accommodation Request” in the subject line.