Cure Technician

PharmaCann•Lothian, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cure Technician is responsible for carrying out daily duties in the Cure department to organize and process dried cannabis product accurately and efficiently. The role supports weekly objectives by ensuring product is properly dried and cured, sorted, remediated when necessary, trimmed to the required texture and appearance, and stored for the next phase of Post Harvest. The technician operates and maintains sorting and trimming machinery, records data in spreadsheets and logs, reviews product quality, and communicates concerns to department leadership. The role also supports associates and leadership in meeting daily quotas and may assist other departments with Post Harvest or Production tasks, cleaning, light maintenance, and other facility needs. The technician follows direction and training from the Supervisor of Cure and Manager of Post Harvest at the Lothian, Maryland cultivation facility. The role requires proactive participation in training, compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, and adherence to safety procedures and standard operating procedures. The technician maintains clean, sanitized, and organized work areas, tools, and equipment, and reports compliance or safety errors to department leadership. The role works under direct supervision and may be asked to guide or train others, but does not supervise or discipline them. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:15 PM. The shift may run late, and the technician is expected to stay until the day's work is complete; occasional overtime may be expected. Work takes place in a fast-paced cultivation, manufacturing, and warehouse environment, with possible exposure to hot or cold temperatures. The role requires PPE throughout scheduled shifts to support GMP model certification and may require facial hair to be shaved for respirator use. Pay starts at $19.50 per hour.

Requirements

Must be eligible for the position under applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
One year of work experience in a related industry or work environment.
Ability to consistently meet productivity and performance requirements.
High attention to detail.
Professional and respectful demeanor toward others.
Respectful verbal and written communication skills.
Basic reading and math comprehension.
Ability to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods.
Ability to move about an office, manufacturing, and warehouse environment.
Ability to kneel, bend, reach, rotate, and stoop intermittently to regularly each day.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to work a full 40-hour week on the scheduled shifts and occasional overtime to complete daily and weekly objectives.
Consistent on-time attendance for all scheduled shifts.
Ability to work in proper PPE throughout scheduled shifts; facial hair may need to be shaved for respirator use.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of employment with the company is preferred for applicants.
At least six months of commercial cannabis experience is preferred.
Experience in a fast-paced production environment is preferred.
Electronic and technical skills, including the ability to create, use, and modify electronic documents, are preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize and process dried cannabis product, including ensuring proper drying and curing, sorting, remediation when necessary, trimming, and storage for the next Post Harvest phase.
Safely operate machinery to sort and trim dried cannabis product as instructed and trained.
Maintain machinery to support its longevity and performance.
Enter and report data in spreadsheets and logs, including weigh-ins, and complete spreadsheets and labels accurately and legibly.
Review product quality and separation, and communicate concerns about missorted or unsatisfactory product to department leadership.
Assist associates in meeting team goals, follow leadership instructions, work efficiently, increase productivity, and meet daily quotas.
Assist other departments as needed, including Post Harvest and Production tasks, cleaning, light maintenance, and other facility work.
Participate proactively in training and follow direction from the Supervisor of Cure and Manager of Post Harvest.
Clean and maintain work surfaces, tools, and related equipment; contribute to cleaning, sanitizing, and organization in Post Harvest areas.
Follow cleaning procedures and standard operating procedures when using equipment or supplies.
Follow applicable state and federal compliance regulations and instructed safety procedures; report improper compliance actions and any compliance or safety errors.
Enter data into METRC as instructed.
Maintain a safe, well-maintained, and organized work area and demonstrate consistent on-time attendance for scheduled shifts.