Production Techncian

• The Production Technician at The Cannabist Company is responsible for post-harvest plant processing activities including drying, curing, trimming, packaging, labeling, and maintaining clean work environments, working full-time Monday-Friday from 7am to 3:30pm with a pay rate of $17/hr.
• Key duties include handling cannabis plants through all stages post-harvest, operating trimming machinery, accurately weighing and recording product, disposing of plant waste compliantly, and following management directions efficiently and with attention to detail.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years old with 1-3 years of hands-on production experience, able to perform physical tasks like standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and work in an environment with exposure to plant particles and moderate noise.
• The Cannabist Company is a leading multi-state cannabis cultivator and retailer with 89 facilities, offering competitive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and ongoing training, recognized for its commitment to diversity and industry excellence.

The Cannabist Company (formerly Columbia Care) is one of the largest fully integrated operators in the U.S. #cannabis industry.

Reports to: Manager, Facility Operations or Supervisor, Production

The Production Technician is responsible for all aspects of plant processing from post-crop harvest through packaging and labeling of the final product ready for customer sale as outlined by the management team and SOPs. These responsibilities include post-harvest tasks including the drying and curing stage all the way through trimming, packaging, and labeling the product. This position works in a timely manner and strives to increase productivity and acts with professional regard to the management and use of all production facilities and processing equipment.

$17

Full time M-F 7am - 3:30pm

• Assists in the post-harvest plant processing of cannabis.
• Fan leaf removal, harvest, drying, trimming, curing, weighing, packaging, labeling, recording, and inspection of product in addition to cleaning and sanitation.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Transport harvested plants to drying room and hang to be dried.
• Hand trims and/or operates a trimming machine to remove excess plant material.
• Weighs, records, and shreds plants waste and adds a non-cannabis medium for compliant disposal.
• Receives instructions and assists on tasks as delegated by management team.
• Works in a quick and efficient manner.
• Complies with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.

• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• 1-3 years of experience in production position; including hands-on production activities.
• General knowledge of weights and measurement.
• Evening/night/weekend work may be required.
• Speed and precision with equipment and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain work consistency on a daily basis.
• High attention to detail.
• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.

Travel %: 0

FLSA status:
Non-exempt

• Exposure to pollen, dust, and plant particles due to the handling of raw plant materials.
• The job requires physical activity, including prolonged sitting, standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds (or more with a coworker). Good visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive motions with accuracy is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note:

Nothing in this job description restricts the company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 14 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 89 facilities including 70 dispensaries and 19 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care, now The Cannabist Company, is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the…