Processing and Trim Technician $17/HR

Processing Technician

Summary

This position of Processing Technician offers an opportunity to learn and grow with The Botanist from the ground up, and to take on increasing levels of responsibility over time. The Processing Technician will assist with all Post-Harvest responsibilities, up to the point in which the material is handled for further processing at The Botanist’s cultivation facility. Excellent work environment with a full benefit package offered including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves of absence. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Processing

• Responsible for assisting with multiple types of harvests (“Fresh Frozen” and Standard harvest)
• Assists in trimming and shucking dried Cannabis flower
• Inspects flower for defects using a variety of tools and processes
• Responsible for the removal of plants from the dry rooms based on the schedule of the drying process
• Assisting in the recording of plant material and waste weights through paper records, and seed-to-sale tracking software(s) (Biotrack and METRC)
• Perform routine inventory audits of material within the Processing Department
• Verify quality control standards are being met throughout the process
• Ensure production goals established by the Processing Manager are being met
• Other duties as assigned including but not limited to defoliation, and post-harvest cleaning
• Uphold all standards and procedures pertaining to facility cleanliness, such as cleaning of supplies, workspaces, transition room
• Assist with other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the Processing Manager and/or Director of Production

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Computers and Technology

• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Basic knowledge with inventory systems and office equipment

Schedule

• 40 hour work weeks: Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (subject to change as business needs)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Acreage Holdings, Inc., and its affiliated companies (collectively, the “Company*”) value the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees, customers, their families, and other visitors of our offices and facilities and have instituted several safeguards and protective measures, including mandatory vaccination requirements, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 exposures and infections. Accordingly, the Company’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be eligible for employment with the Company, except for individuals with a documented and approved medical or religious exemption, or other exemption as provided under applicable law. *

For purposes of this Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, an individual is considered fully vaccinated when two weeks have passed following receipt of the second dose in a two-dose vaccination series (such as Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks have passed following a single-dose vaccination (such Johnson & Johnson). Additionally, candidates who accept an offer of employment will be provided with instructions for securely submitting proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to the individual’s start date, as well as the Company’s process for requesting and completing an applicable medical or religious exemption form. No medical documentation should be submitted to the Company prior to receiving such instructions from the Company’s recruiter or other designated human resources professional.