Reports to : Manager, Facility Operations or Supervisor, Production
Shift: 1st shift 7:00AM-4:00PM Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday
Pay: 15.00/hr
Position Overview :
The Production Technician 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 and SOPs. These responsibilities include trimming, assembling completed product materials into various containers and packages as well as ensuring that the appropriate quantity, weight, and type of product is packaged. This position works in a timely manner 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.
About Columbia Care Columbia Care (Now the Cannabist Company) is one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 18 U.S. jurisdictions and the EU. Columbia Care operates 131 facilities including 99 dispensaries and 32 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care is one of the original multi-state providers of medical 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 new 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 Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, gLeaf, Classix, Press, Amber and Platinum Label CBD. For more information on Columbia Care, please visit www.columbia.care
Recognized for its comprehensive benefits, ongoing training opportunities and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion both internally and with external vendors, Columbia Care has earned a spot on MG Magazine's "America's Top Cannabis Industry Employers List".
Major Areas of Responsibility include :

• Assists in the post-harvest plant processing of medical cannabis.
• Fan leaf removal, drying, trimming, curing, weighing, packaging, labeling, recording, inspection of product in addition to cleaning and sanitation.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Transports harvested plants to drying and hang to be dried.
• Hand trims and/or operates a trimming machine to remove guard and/or sugar leaves from medical marijuana.
• Weighs, packages, labels, records/tracks medical cannabis for distribution.
• Receives instructions and assists on tasks as delegated by 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.
• 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.
• 1-3 years of experience in production position; including hands-on production activities.
• General knowledge of weights and measurement.
• Evening/night/weekend work may be required.
• All positions deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.
• Speed and precision with equipment and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain work consistency on a daily basis.
• High attention to detail.
• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.

Travel % : 0
FLSA status : Non-exempt
Additional Abilities Required :

• The job requires physical activity, including prolonged sitting, 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.