Edibles Specialist

Verano•Rocky Hill, CT

13d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Specialist provides on-site support to the production areas within a cannabis cultivation facility. As a Production Specialist, you are responsible for supporting the manufacturing of cannabis infused edibles and assembling and packaging products for distribution. Production Specialists may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments occasionally to meet business needs, including but not limited to the processing of dry cannabis flower. This is a full-time position at $17/hr

Requirements

Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a related position.
Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
Able to follow recipe specifications.
Must have effective time management and multitasking skills.
Ability to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day, lifting up to 50 pounds.
Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

Precisely and efficiently measure and weigh ingredients using recipe specifications.
Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment to mix, melt, pour, and bake raw ingredients.
Receive food items and ensure appropriate storage.
Make sure that all food items are stored and rotated properly using first in first out (FIFO) methods.
Collect samples as needed for quality testing.
Weigh, assemble, package, seal, and label products.
Operate hot plates, kettles and other industrial kitchen equipment as needed for production.
Regularly clean and sterilize equipment and workspace.
Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
Immediately inform Production Manager of any system discrepancies.
Ensure all products are of high quality and visually aesthetic, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
Prepare finished and packaged products for distribution.
Document and update product information and labeling using company’s seed to sale system.
Provide support to additional cultivation, harvest, and production teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.