Extraction Team Lead - 1st Shift

Trulieve•Quincy, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Trulieve is looking for an Extraction Team Lead to support our extraction and production operations. You should be very technically astute in mechanical, electrical, and computer operated systems utilized in production/manufacturing environments. You need to be proactive, quick thinking and innovative in your approach. Trulieve strives to bring patients relief through trustworthy products. Their plants are hand-grown naturally, minimizing chemicals and pests. Products are designed to alleviate symptoms like seizures, muscle spasms, pain, nausea, and loss of appetite. Staff works with physicians to provide the right products and dosages for compassionate care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate degree or its equivalent, from a recognized college or university, with a major in chemistry or biology preferred
Understanding of state and local laws
Understanding of proper and safe handling of hazardous materials
Familiarity with separations, isolations and fractionation
Knowledge of solvent and solvent free extraction methods
Stay current of practices and new developments in the cannabis extraction industry
Ability to work quickly without compromising accuracy
Ability to discern the quality of plant material and finished products
Strong computer and social skills
Cannabis knowledge including specifically Ethyl extraction
Strong leadership skills
Strong communication skills
Manufacturing experience preferred
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age (or a minimum of 18 years of age in CT, PA and WV)
Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks
Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater)
Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as; reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions
Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise)

Responsibilities

Ensure that team members are properly communicated the goals of the shift, week, and month
Training new team members on extraction equipment and procedures
Ensuring policy and procedure compliance across all processes within the department
Monitoring employee attendance and performance
Oversee equipment cleaning and maintenance policies, ensuring equipment is well maintained
Maintaining strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals, and equipment used in the facility, assisting in improving records when needed
Oversee process flow throughout department, making changes in allocation of resources to meet demand
Operating, maintaining, and making adjustments and repairs to extraction equipment
Ensuring team members store supplies and equipment and disposal of waste according to guidelines
Maintaining inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment and preparing requisitions as needed
Maintaining material safety data sheets for all chemicals and products
Following all standard operating procedures regarding product creation and lab safety
Works with testing laboratory as defined by state guidelines
Other duties as assigned