Extraction Lead - 2nd Shift Job Boonton area,New Jersey USA,Manufacturing / Production

Terr Ascend is hiring an Extraction Lead for the 2nd shift to supervise and train the extraction team, ensuring compliance with company/state regulations and safety standards while managing production schedules and equipment maintenance.
Key responsibilities include operating and maintaining extraction equipment, handling hazardous materials safely, ensuring accurate documentation, and assisting with SOP creation and R&D for process improvements.
Candidates should have leadership experience, at least 6 months of hydrocarbon cannabis extraction experience, strong attention to detail, physical ability to handle 50+ lbs and extended periods of activity, and excellent communication skills.
The role offers $24/hour and benefits including comprehensive health coverage, mental health support, flexible PTO, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, pet insurance, employee discounts, and a safe, regulated work environment requiring PPE and adherence to safety protocols.

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Position Summary:

The Extraction Lead will be responsible for leading the Extraction team during the 2nd shift hours. This employee will be responsible for overseeing the employees of the department and making sure that all company and state regulations and procedures are followed accurately.

Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for direct supervision and training of all team members engaged in the extraction process and department.
Monitor employees to ensure attendance and adherence to break and meal schedules. Ensure proper communication of tasks through shift changes.
Plan production schedule and run extraction equipment to ensure attainment of daily production and efficiency goals.
Ensure all extraction and processing are performed with attention to strict Terr Ascend quality and safety standards, regulatory compliance and all other applicable legal and food safety requirements.
Safely operate, clean and maintain extraction production equipment including solventless, supercritical fluid and solvent extraction systems, distillations systems, pumps, filters and evaporators according to our SOP’s.
Safely handle hazardous materials (Butane, Propane, Ethanol, etc.), and adhere to safe chemical handling and disposing procedures defined by SOP’s and MSDS.
Safely handle and dispose of cannabis waste according to processes defined in SOP’s.
Produce reliable and precise data for completion of all required batch, equipment, quality, inventory and state mandated seed to sale documentation.
Accurately fill out all associated logs and tracking records.
Maintaining equipment health by performing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly checks
Assist in creating and maintaining SOP’s for the extraction process
Assist in training new hires
Help conduct R&D to improve efficiencies in the extraction process
Clean and sanitize glassware, transfer materials, storage vessels, tools and working surfaces.
Ensure the safety of themselves and other by maintaining a safe and orderly workspace.

Qualifications and

Education Requirements:

Leadership experience and ability
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
6+ monthsof cannabis extraction experience with hydrocarbon
Experience with solventless extraction
Positive attitude & Self-motivated.
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