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SalaryJob Title: Extraction Technician
Department: Extraction
Reports to: Director of Processing
FSLA Status:Non-Exempt
Shift: 1st Shift 7:00AM-4:00PM Monday-Friday
About Us
Common Citizen, a Michigan-based cannabis company, is dedicated to reshaping perceptions around cannabis and enhancing lives through our principles of 'cannabis for humanity' and 'change for the better.' Prioritizing people in all aspects, from cultivating high-quality cannabis to providing a world-class customer experience, we embody a commitment to continuous improvement. As we aspire to be recognized as a Fortune Magazine 'Best Company To Work For,' our family of brands also includes 8 cannabis retail stores serving their respective local communities under 4 brands – LIV Cannabis Co., Pure Lapeer Canna, Xplore Cannabis, and Cannavista Wellness, creating a seamless network where we are all one. Join us at Common Citizen for a collaborative and inclusive journey, anchored in the principles of 'cannabis for humanity' and a commitment to positive change.
About This Role
In this role you will have the opportunity to engage in multiple processes that lead to high quality extracts. The department prides itself on ensuring we deliver to tier quality by ensuring that the processes we use are efficient and valid. We require high level critical thinkers with an aptitude to problem solve. Every position at Common Citizen from seed to sale, is contributing to our mission to serve our fellow citizens of Michigan with the highest quality, safest cannabis product through our highly individualized and education-oriented provisioning centers.
Responsibilities
Outlined below is what we see you doing at this point in time. We are a fast-growing company looking for people that are excited to grow along with us.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Ensures work tasks within their assigned responsibilities are executed per the Standard Work with high degree of Safety, Quality and Regulatory Compliance
- Operates multiple pieces of equipment for different processes.
- Inputs data into METRC
- Inputs all data for production logs and batch production records
- Accountable for 5-S and Standard Work development and improvement
- Maintain a continual supply of properly measured critically milled, moisture-specific, dust-free biomass-filled extraction socks to the BHO extractor
- Maintain all equipment
- Operation of various machines for extraction
- Accountable for production tracking
- Production of various forms of concentrates
- Retrieve and properly dispose of all spent biomass from each station
- Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems
- Drive moving equipment to transport materials to their rightful locations
- Unload materials, devices, and machine parts using hand tools
- Keeping an organized workspace in preparation for use of hand tools
The Experience You Bring and the Skills we Need:
- Problem solving skills
- This is a dynamic team, and as such daily tasks may vary, resulting in a fast paced and lively work environment.
- Knowledge of basic MS Office and METRC. LeafLogix is a plus.
- Efficient cultivation/production work ethic with application of Lean tools.
- Knowledge in areas listed dependent on where you will work: Plant diseases, insects and fungi, fertigation, plant treatment processes, cannabis finished goods product manufacturing, and extraction equipment.
- Must have strong attention to detail and hold themselves and others accountable to Standards of Work. Solid communication and documentation skills.
Physical Requirements
- Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Required to stand and walk for duration of shift.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working in a greenhouse environment (tolerance of heat & humidity)
- Must be able to work in hot and humid weather conditions and -20+ degree climate.
Why You’d Love This Role
You have:
- A high level of professionalism and believe in our founding principles: “Cannabis for humanity” and “Change for the better”. As such, you enjoy being involved in the community and being a steward for the company and the positive change that we believe in.
- A passion for providing the residents and visitors of Michigan with the highest quality and safest cannabis products in the state.
- A desire to change the social perception of cannabis and a passion for humanity.
- A constant desire to learn new skills and believe in continuous improvement, both personally and professionally.
- Value integrity and honesty and want to bring those values to the cannabis industry.
- Enjoy being part of a team and sharing your skills with your fellow citizens.
- An appreciation for all stages of the production cycle of cannabis, including harvesting, trimming and processing.
- An awareness of the contamination risk between a commercial and home grow, and thus can commit to not operating a home grow while working with us in the greenhouse.
We offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits active first of the month following your first day of employment.
- Paid time off.
- Employee discount.
- Employee sponsored life insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- 401K & 401K matching.
Common Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect for all people. If you are a member of an equity group, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application, cover letter or resume.
***Must be at least 21 years of age as required by the Cannabis Regulatory Association**
