Processing Technician I

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Summary: The Processing_Post Harvest Technician will assist with the production of an uninterrupted supply of safe pure and properly processed biomass, ensuring no lapse in supply to Canopy/Acreage/ The Botanist dispensaries or Wholesale Partners.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to manage high-stress situations, and to be flexible and adaptable when the situation requires.
• Weigh wet or dry plant material.
• Prepare, Harvest, and package fresh frozen in a timely manner
• Harvest, hang, trim, shuck ,weigh, and dispose plant material
• Operate downstream machinery including processing equipment associated with, but not limited to harvesting, curing, bucking/shucking, and trimming
• Sample preparations and logging for analytical/compliance testing.
• Document all post harvest activities consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Participate in commissioning and training on new process equipment as product lines expand or change
• Perform manual post harvest activities as required.
• Perform manual, semi-automatic and automatic equipment cleaning and sanitization, including controlled drying and storage procedures.
• Maintain Post Harvest facility spaces in a clean and hygienic state.
• Performs daily safety inspections of processing equipment.
• Contribute to the creation of and revision to Manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform minor equipment and facility maintenance activities.
• Utilize computer systems in the process of regarding detailed, regulated material identification labeling, location and inventory level tracking.
• Thoroughly dry cleans empty grow rooms and logs all waste after Harvest.
• Help with wet clean an additional plant work as needed
• Perform compliance activities regarding instrument calibrations and preventive maintenance.
• May help in other departments as needed/Other duties as assigned.

Administrative Duties:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interpret and follow complex, written, verbal and technical instructions.
• Must be able to adhere to company SOPs and policies.
• Learn complex technical procedures in a timely manner.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work quickly but efficiently, while maintaining the integrity of the product.
• Light to moderate lifting of up to 50 lbs; heavier weights with assistance.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Repetitive motions and understanding of lab equipment.
• Must wear company-provided lab coats/scrubs, hair/beard nets, gloves, surgical masks, and safety glasses/ goggles/ splash shield, while working in the with product & in designated areas throughout the facility
• Must adhere to the New Jersey facility general hygiene requirements.
• Capacity to stay focused on the task at hand.

Must pass the State of NJ required background check

DISCLAIMER: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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