Junior Production Assistant (Medical Cannabis)

District Growers is looking for a Production Assistant to help with processing cannabis and creating auxiliary products. We are looking for an individual that fits within our close-knit team oriented work environment that will help maintain our goal of creating the highest quality cannabis products on the market.

District Growers is a local cannabis cultivation business in NE Washington, DC that maintains the mission of “grow true”. Our team of talented diverse staff and progressive cultivation and production methods are a source of pride for us. You must be enthusiastic, willing to learn, and apply your skills/knowledge towards your role as a Production Assistant. This position includes a 6-month training period and will require 20 hours per week of availability. For this position, you must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work in small spaces, have immediate availability to begin working, and *NO PRIOR FELONY CONVICTIONS OR DRUG RELATED MISDEMEANORS. FBI FINGERPRINT BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED FOR LICENSING!*

Responsibilities and Duties of the position

• Help with processing cannabis post-harvest – this includes:
• Trimming flowers and packaging products for direct sale
• Making concentrates for edibles and other auxiliary products
• Processing products for delivery
• Maintaining a clean environment to meet food safety standards (and more)
• Offer creative input when developing/improving new and existing product lines
• Be able to handle gardening and kitchen tasks as assigned
• Properly track products in Metrc operating system

Qualifications

• Training: No formal training is required; training will be provided. Training will focus on daily production tasks but will also include a portion of garden training.
• Previous job experience in the following fields is a plus: Culinary Arts, Restaurants, Mathematics, Marketing, Organic Gardening, Agriculture, Botany
• Familiarity with basic kitchen concepts and food safety requirements
• Ability to maintain records and manage daily tasks with minimal supervision
• Willingness to learn

Skills

• Problem solving
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Adaptability
• Work well in a team environment
• Craftsmanship
• Detail Oriented
• Inquisitive
• Affable
• Discretion (to maintain privacy and safety of work environment)

How to Apply: If you believe you would be a great addition to our team and you are passionate about this industry, please apply by submitting aresumeandcover letter. Be sure to highlight any skills that are applicable to the cannabis industry. Tell us why you are the best candidate and how you can add value to our team. Applications submitted without cover letters will not be considered.

*ALL APPLICATIONS, COVER LETTERS, & RÉSUMÉS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED BY: TUESDAY AUGUST 21, 2018*

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $13.00 /hour

Experience:

• Food Production: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Washington, DC (Preferred)