Extraction Technician - Job ID: 1676565

DCM•Hagerstown, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Growing medical and recreational cannabis manufacturers on the East Coast. Our mission is simple: grow the highest-quality weed at prices everyone can afford. We're looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to democratize cannabis-or as we like to say, to "Weed the People." With a dialed-in grow operation and a bold new brand refresh, we're ready to dominate the MD/DC market- and have a little fun while we're at it. Extraction Technician Our Extraction Technician is primarily responsible for assisting with the day-to-day extraction activities, including but not limited to, packing material socks, operating extraction equipment, filtering cannabis oil, and disposing of waste at the direction of the Extraction Manager. The Extraction Technician will be responsible for maintaining adequate operational procedures and contributing to a support role to ensure seamless lab operation and increased efficiency. Your role in caring for our company: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

For legal reasons, all employees need to be at least 21 years of age.
You will be asked to pass a Federal and State criminal history background check.
We ask that you have at least a high school diploma/GED.
We ask that you have basic computer skills.
We ask that you have general lab experience, but it is not required.
We ask that you do not have allergies to plant materials or nitrile gloves; this position requires daily exposure to cannabis plants and nitrile gloves.
Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
This position requires an inordinate amount of sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, twisting, and reaching in full range of motion to complete physical tasks.
This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
This position requires the extended and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects.
This position requires the ability to work in a cannabis growing facility, there will be strong odors, bright lights, and various noises throughout the workday.
This position will require PPE to be worn throughout the workday to include scrubs, masks, gloves, and hairnets while working with the plants.

Nice To Haves

Excellent observational and record-keeping skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, our plants are very delicate throughout their lifecycle!
Desire and ability to work as a member of a team.
Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
Maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers.
Strong work ethic; must be accountable and proactive.
Ability to work at a fast pace in a high production environment!

Responsibilities

Daily product preparation including preparing equipment and plant materials for extraction.
Consistently monitor active equipment, perform minor repairs, and report equipment irregularities to Extraction Manager.
Operates machinery in accordance with all operational and safety guidelines.
Consistently maintain extraction equipment and laboratory spaces to the highest standards of cleanliness.
Cleans and maintains laboratory and extraction equipment.
Take instructions and assist on all tasks assigned by the Extraction Manager.
Assists with ethanol, hydrocarbon and solventless extraction.
General manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials.
Assists in the disposal of waste according to established guidelines.
Work cohesively with various departments and provides operational support when deemed necessary and approved by management.
Complete duties on time and willingness to accept additional job duties and responsibilities.
Maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers about daily production output.
Must be comfortable working in environments with varying temperatures from 55°-85°.
All other duties as necessary.