Job ID: 14651
Company: Kaizen Management Group
Location: Desert Hot Springs, CA
Salary: $25 - $35 an hour
Number of Vacancy: 1
Employment Type: Contractor
Posted: 30+ days ago
Deadline: 01 Jan, 2023
Job Description:
Plant Labs is a type 6&7 cannabis manufacturing lab with a supported type 11 full distribution arm. We are currently in the process of launching multiple brands to address different sectors of the cannabis market. The cannabis market is a very regulated, competitive and commoditized market. State regulations put a lot of pressure on the legal market that created a disadvantage to competing with the illegal market that is still controlling more than 70% of the market. So, the company must focus on products that are innovative, long lasting, very cost competitive, difficult for illegal market to produce and brand driven. The product focus is both medicinal and lifestyle brands with an emphasis on differentiation.
The company is committed to being best in class in both innovation and quality control. We must be able to respond to demands very fast, have inventory very well organized and managed, be consistent and flexible. A person at this role will optimize our company's solventless operating capabilities, employ strategies to maximize efficiency and quality.
Kaizen Management Group LLC is the exclusive management company that operates under a joint venture with Plant Labs. The executive team is comprised of industry insiders, master marketing executives and successful entrepreneurs that share a passion for cannabis. Kaizen has a portfolio of CPG products and is responsible for the distribution of products under the type 11 license.
We are looking for a qualified Mechanical Extraction Tech/Lab Manager to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of technical and human nature. You will be processing cannabis biomass into Water Hash, Rosin, and other products.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years of experience in ice water extraction and/or production of rosin.
Job Requirements:
They will be passionate for doing work that is done properly and have a focus on making high-quality non-solvent extracts.
The goal is to optimize extraction procedures and succeed in producing consistent and high-quality results for the California cannabis market.
The candidate will be setting up the lab and producing products while scaling labor and conducting R&D on new products.
- Operate ice water extraction equipment
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Prepare biomass for processing
- Separate and filter resin from biomass
- Identify and report any issues that need to be addressed by owners
- Maintain accurate and detailed production logs/reports
- Mechanically separate rosin from water hash
- Post-process of rosin into several different finished goods
- Clean and maintain equipment used in the processes
- Ensure that all technicians are following and executing on the company's standard operating procedures
- Develop ways to improve upon pre-existing procedures
- Hire and scale the operation
- Must be over the age of 21
- 2+ years of experience in ice water extraction of cannabis
- Press and jar tech experience/mastery
- Standards for work are respect, positive attitude, and attendance (need to show up on time, scheduled days and ready to work)
- Flexibility and wanting to help out wherever and whatever is needed
- Perform work as directed and follow instructions
- Ability to use technology: email, production logging systems, etc.
- Knowledge of sanitization practices in cannabis and ability to implement
- Ability to work with uniformity
- Data entry skills
- Detail oriented
- Time management skills
- Works well in a team environment with leadership qualities
- Ability to work in low-temperatures and humid-environment found in extraction areas
- Ability to multitask
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with C