JARS Extraction Production Assistant
About The Position
The Extraction Production Assistant supports the safe and efficient extraction of cannabis oil from raw cannabis biomass. The role assists with preparation, equipment operation, post-production, equipment upkeep, cleaning, and sanitation, and helps create and refine concentrate products. The assistant follows company standard operating procedures, quality-control measures, and applicable state regulations to maintain high-quality production. The work takes place in a fast-paced production environment involving potentially hazardous materials and is performed under minimal supervision. The position requires maintaining accurate production logs and batch records, handling and transporting solvents and other chemicals safely, and promptly reporting equipment issues, product inconsistencies, and safety concerns. It is performed indoors, typically in a cooler environment, with required personal protective equipment. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and pass standard and fingerprint background checks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must pass required standard and fingerprint background checks.
- Knowledge of processes and procedures for producing cannabis concentrates.
- Knowledge of equipment and tools used in the post-production department.
- Ability to complete production logs accurately.
- Strong understanding of mechanical processes and general laboratory procedures.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere strictly to standard operating procedures.
- Basic math and measurement skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Familiarity with safety standards for handling flammable or pressurized materials.
- Ability to maintain accuracy and efficiency under pressure.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Comfort working in environments with strong odors and variable temperatures.
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods, perform repetitive hand and arm movements, and frequently bend or stoop.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Prepare cannabis biomass for extraction, including weighing, loading, and labeling.
- Assist with operating and monitoring extraction equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Perform post-processing tasks and create and refine concentrate products.
- Maintain, clean, and sanitize equipment to support safe and efficient operation.
- Keep detailed logs and batch records in compliance with state regulations and internal quality-control procedures.
- Handle and transport solvents and other chemicals safely in accordance with OSHA and facility protocols.
- Promptly report equipment issues, product inconsistencies, and safety concerns to supervisors.
- Collaborate with team members to meet daily and weekly production targets.
- Support research and development efforts when requested by management.
- Maintain compliance with safety, cleanliness, and regulatory standards in a C1D1 environment.
- Follow standard operating procedures for all post-production tasks.
- Maintain personal hygiene before production activities, including washing hands and wearing applicable personal protective equipment.
- Perform daily upkeep to keep post-production and extraction equipment operating efficiently.
- Carry out additional job duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
