Extraction Tech

Viridian Staffing • San Diego, CA

7d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Viridian Staffing’s client is seeking an Extraction Technician to support daily operations at a cannabis extraction and distillation facility in the San Diego, California area. The role works closely with the Lab Manager, focusing primarily on ethanol extraction and distillation. The technician will gain hands-on experience with specialized extraction equipment and may develop additional technical skills as the facility grows. The schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility for an earlier shift. This is a full-time, on-site position paying $20–$24 per hour.

The position suits someone with experience in cannabis extraction, laboratory processing, or related manufacturing who is mechanically inclined and interested in developing production skills. The technician must be comfortable following standard operating procedures, maintaining accurate production records, using processing equipment, and adhering to established safety protocols. The role requires staying active during the workday, including standing, walking, repetitive production tasks, and handling or moving production materials and equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The client describes the workplace as collaborative and safety-focused, valuing performance, continuous improvement, and willingness to learn. The technician will receive hands-on training and guidance from an experienced Lab Manager. Candidates should be dependable, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently as their skills develop. Applicants must be at least 21 years old in accordance with California cannabis regulations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age in accordance with California cannabis regulations.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn to operate specialized extraction equipment.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures, maintain accurate records, and work safely around industrial processing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to remain active throughout the workday, including standing, walking, and performing repetitive production tasks.
• Comfort handling and moving production materials and equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in cannabis extraction, laboratory processing, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ethanol extraction, distillation, filtration, or solvent recovery processes.
• Experience working with solvents, liquid processing systems, or laboratory equipment.
• Familiarity with California cannabis compliance requirements and inventory tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently as skills develop.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare cannabis biomass for processing.
• Operate milling equipment.
• Prepare material for centrifuge-based ethanol extraction.
• Support filtration, solvent recovery, and distillation processes.
• Work with processing equipment, including centrifuges, pumps, membrane filtration systems, and rotary evaporators.
• Follow standard operating procedures and established safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate production records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed