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Processing Technician - DE

Job ID: 8934
Company: Columbia Care
Location: Milford, DE
Salary: Not Specified
Number of Vacancy: 1
Employment Type: Not Specified
Posted: 30+ days ago

Job Description:

We are the first and largest medical marijuana healthcare company to operate both dispensaries and cultivation centers across the United States. We consistently provide the highest quality medical products and have worked with many thousands of patients in over 100,000 interactions to-date. We partner with renowned academic and medical organizations to drive new research and have the nation’s leading body of clinical data through our patient registry.

We are seeking highly motivated and energetic full-time Processing Technicians who share our passion for quality medicine for patients who need them. Our Cultivation Center, located in Milford, DE operates seven days per week so weekends and holidays are required.

Position Overview

Processing Technicians are responsible for all aspects of plant processing from crop harvest through packaging and labeling of the final product ready for customer sale as outlined by the management team. These responsibilities include assembling completed product materials into various containers and packages as well as ensuring that the appropriate quantity, weight, and type of product is packaged. This position works in a timely manner and strives to increase productivity and acts with professional regard to the management and use of all production facilities and processing equipment. All qualified applicants will be trained in the use of equipment for processing.

Major Areas of Responsibility include:
Assisting in the harvest and post harvest plant processing of medical cannabis. This will be accomplished by performing various tasks:

  • Fan leaf removal, harvest, drying, trimming, curing, weighing, packaging, labeling, recording, inspection of product in addition to; cleaning and sanitation.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Hand trim fan leaves from medical marijuana plants before harvest using shears, scissors, etc.
  • Transport harvested plants to drying and hang to be dried.
  • Operate a trimming machine (if needed) to remove guard and/ or sugar leaves from medical marijuana.
  • Weigh, package, label, record/track medical cannabis for distribution.
  • Take instructions and help out on tasks delegated by the processing manager and management team.
  • Work in a quick and efficient manner.
  • Maintain a culture of professionalism and service.
  • Ensure daily compliance with policies including but not limited to; state compliance, security protocols, access protocols, dress code and work schedules.
  • Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
  • Examining plants for signs of pests or disease.
Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities):
Previous experience in plant processing preferred:

  • Speed and precision with equipment and attention to detail
  • General knowledge of weights and measurement
  • Ability to multi-task and maintain work consistency on a daily basis
  • High attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Standing/sitting for long periods of time
  • Ability to handle stress
  • Ability to lift 50lbs without assistance
Background Screening:
As a condition of employment and in compliance with the Delaware State Medical Marijuana Program all employees of the Company who come in contact with or handle medical marijuana, including medical marijuana products, shall be subject to a criminal background screening. Employment decisions, in compliance with state law, were based on an employee’s background report at the time of hire. Employees have a duty to report any changes in their background to their Manager as soon as the employee is aware of the event.

Section 7.5.2.1.1 of the State of Delaware Medical Marijuana Code states that employees must be at least 21 years of age.