Cannabis Processing/Lab Technician Fitchburg, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Processing Technician

Ethos Cannabis - Fitchburg, MA

Website : www.ethoscannabis.com

Company Overview

Ethos Cannabis is a multi-state cannabis company with operations in the cultivation, processing and dispensing of cannabis in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Ohio and we are pursuing expansion opportunities.

Our goal is to have a clear and compelling consumer-centric vision focused on helping individuals feel and live better through their experiences with cannabis.

Our mission is supported by our relationship with Jefferson Health, a leading academic medical center in the U.S., dedicated to collecting and analyzing valuable real-world data and developing educational initiatives with a focus on patient outcomes and quality of life.

Jefferson Health is our Academic Clinical Research Center partner for our vertically integrated operations in Pennsylvania.

Our principals have significant experience investing in healthcare, consumer products, and regulated markets and have been actively focused on the cannabis industry since 2015.

Our leadership at Ethos Cannabis has experience developing and leading successful cannabis operators in the U.S.

Position Summary / Objective

The Processing Technician is a hands-on role, supporting areas of cannabis product production, from extraction to finished goods, and ensuring that products are manufactured and packaged on schedule, within quality standards, meeting cost objectives and shipping on-time to the customer.

The Processing Technician works to implement process changes and system enhancements and participates heavily in quality control over all product the facility furnishes for retail.

We are building a strong ethical and team- oriented culture at Ethos Cannabis and are looking for this position to help lead and implement this vision.

We are seeking a passionate, driven, detailed-oriented, and collaborative Processing Technician who is a proven performer that is able and willing to handle new duties, and as a result, can be promoted to broader opportunities within the Company as we grow.

The ideal candidate has the ability to adapt to our business model and has demonstrated teamwork experience, as he or she will be given significant responsibility to deliver a best-in-class and innovative cannabis product.

Previous cannabis experience is not absolutely required.

Responsibilities

• Record all data points necessary to support continual improvement of operations
• Work with a sense of urgency and accuracy
• Provide support to team members when the situation calls for it
• Maintain a sanitary and organized inventory of product; effectively compartmentalize strains, batches, and corresponding numeric values to reduce any confusion or mislabeling;

facilitate accurate inventory control at all steps

• Correctly utilize appropriate checklists, logs, process flowcharts, and standard operating procedures
• Understand areas of production and adhere to strict safety, quality, and production standards
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and all OSHA, state, federal, and local regulations and as well as accident prevention plan that include fire, safety, evacuation, laboratory,
• Ensure product is tested and verified to meet quality standards
• Identify, classify, and report any processing or product deviations
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Support facility initiatives and other duties or specific projects assigned by the Processing Manager
• Report directly to the Processing Manager

Qualifications

Work Experience :

• Cannabis cultivation or extraction experience strongly preferred
• Hydrocarbon, distillation experience strongly preferred
• Passion for cannabis in general required
• Practice and understanding of proper and safe handling of hazardous materials
• Experience in tracking software
• Work history that demonstrates stability, progressive responsibility, and willingness to accept new duties

Capabilities and Skills :

• Excellent teambuilding, communication and people skills
• High degree of attention to detail with the ability to be self-directed
• Excellent record-keeping ability
• Effective time-management skills
• High level of integrity and a strong work ethic
• Proficiency in computer usage including MS Office applications, email, scheduling software, online conferencing, and more
• Strong problem-solving skills including anticipatory thinking and the ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a calm composure
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably and effectively within a diverse, multicultural, multigenerational environment

Other Requirements :

• Extended time sitting, walking, bending, and reaching is possible
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a distance of 50 feet
• Must pass stringent background test requirements of Pennsylvania

Compensation :

This position is classified as non-exempt, and eligible to receive overtime pay; full-time with benefits

Ethos Cannabis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the recruitment, selection, or advancement of employees on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, creed, age, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Employment opportunities shall be provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) shall be made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.