Extraction Technician (Cannabis)

About the company

TerrAscend

Alternative medicine · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

What you'll do

• Operate extraction equipment to ensure attainment of daily production and efficiency goals.
• Ensure all extraction and processing activities are performed in accordance with TerrAscend quality and safety standards, regulatory requirements, 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, distillation systems, pumps, filters, and evaporators according to established SOPs.
• Safely handle hazardous materials, including butane, propane, and ethanol, and adhere to safe chemical handling and disposal procedures defined by SOPs and MSDS.
• Safely handle and dispose of cannabis waste according to processes defined in SOPs.
• Produce reliable and precise data for completion of all required batch, equipment, quality, inventory, and state-mandated seed-to-sale documentation.
• Accurately complete all associated logs and tracking records.
• Maintain equipment health by performing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly checks.
• Assist in creating and maintaining SOPs for the extraction process.
• Assist in maintaining equipment asset logs.
• Assist in training new hires.
• Support R&D efforts to improve efficiencies in the extraction process.
• Clean and sanitize glassware, transfer materials, storage vessels, tools, and work surfaces.
• Maintain a safe and orderly workspace to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
• Work collaboratively within a diverse team while maintaining strong situational awareness and effective communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of 6 months of cannabis extraction experience using hydrocarbon extraction methods.
• Experience with solventless extraction.​Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance  
• ​Flexibility with hours and days, including weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary. 
• ​Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with team members. 
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Must satisfy the minimum age criteria mandated by applicable state cannabis regulations for this role.
• Background Check Required.

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