Extraction Pre-Production Associate - Tempe

Extraction Pre-Production Associate - Tempe

Sonoran Roots is seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our team as an Extraction Pre-Production Associate
, supporting the preparation of extraction materials.

Sonoran Roots is a vertically integrated, craft cannabis company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. We operate three cultivation facilities, a state‑of‑the‑art extraction lab, and retail dispensaries throughout Arizona. Our brands include Sonoran Roots Cannabis, Charlie’s Prerolls, Canamo Concentrates, and Ponderosa Dispensaries. We recently won back‑to‑back awards, placing again in the Cannabis Business Times 2024 Best Cannabis Companies To Work For – Cultivation.

• Cannabis Business Times 2024 Best Cannabis Companies To Work For – Cultivation
• Best Cannabis Vape – Canamo – in the Best of Phoenix Readers’ Choice 2024
• Best Dispensary for Service – Ponderosa – in the Best of Phoenix Readers’ Choice 2024
• Best Flower Brand – Sonoran Roots – in the Best of Phoenix Readers’ Choice 2024

Provide the most consistent, high‑quality products and services to the patients, customers, and dispensaries of Arizona, while making a lasting, positive impact on employees and the community.

• Respect – Treat people with appreciation and dignity
• Open‑Mindness – Be willing to listen to other ideas and consider alternative solutions
• Opportunity – Look at any obstacle as the means to creating possibility
• Teamwork – The whole is greater than the sum of the parts
• Sincerity – Take pride in your work and be mindful in how your actions impact others

The Extraction Pre‑Production Associate supports the preparation of all extraction materials needed for the extraction process.

• Properly handle pre and post extraction plant matter and materials with care and attention.
• Perform all material preparation following strict standard operating procedures by company, and AZDHS regulations.
• Provide vital cleaning and sanitization of the Extraction Preparation room, freezer, and its respected equipment.
• Understand and comply to procedures, methodologies, and compliance steps for tracking cannabis product from preparation to disposal.
• Ensure consistency and efficacy of product through quality control, standard operating procedures and proper documentation.
• Ensure personal hygiene is acceptable before performing any type of production activities by washing hands, wearing all applicable personal protective equipment, etc.
• Sanitize all pre‑production equipment and tools including workspace, utensils, containers, and storage racks.
• Complete the weighing, packaging, labeling and documentation of all products, as well as the tracking of batch numbers.
• Ensure the above information is accurate, appropriately documented and listed clearly in accordance with the state regulation and company standard operating procedures.

• Facility Agent (FA) card is required to start work.
• Attention to detail and ability and willingness to follow instructions.
• Ability to work around strong odors.
• Reliable attendance and communication.
• Quick learner and willing to be coachable and flexible with work tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to details.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to details.
• Capable of maintaining focus and physical stamina in a fast‑paced production‑driven environment.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

• Experience in the cannabis industry (formal or informal).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• Must be 21+ and able to pass required background checks.
• General knowledge of cannabis and related products.

40 hours per week, 8‑hour shifts, Monday to Friday, occasional weekend availability.

$17.50 per hour

• Health insurance plans.
• Annual performance and pay review.
• Year‑end bonus eligibility for every employee.
• Monthly rewards points for free products at Ponderosa Dispensary, so you can sample what you are helping to promote.
• Employee discount (25%) at Ponderosa Dispensary.
• Employee Referral Bonus – $250 if you refer someone who gets hired (conditions apply).

Ability to commute/relocate:
Tempe.
Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred).

Work Location:

In person.
Criminal background check will be performed; most marijuana‑related crimes will not negatively impact an application.
Salary: $17.50 per hour.

Entry level

Full‑time

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