Production Operator

Our Story

AZ Extraction was founded to bring forth a safer way to produce cannabis distillate. Current industry trends use harmful and dangerous solvents that are inefficient and costly. We can all do better, challenge the status quo, and work towards a cleaner future. Proprietary technology has come to market that will allow the cleanest, safest, most efficient extraction of cannabinoids to date. We are the flagship cannabis facility, and our aim is to revolutionize industry standards towards more green methodology.

Job Summary

The Production Operator is responsible for performing manufacturing work within a labor-intensive environment. The Production Operator sets up processes and equipment, assembles and packages finished goods, maintains equipment and manufacturing area cleanliness, and other associated duties.

• The Production Operator I is trained to set-up, operate, tend to/monitor, maintain and clean extraction machines and/or equipment in the packaging and manufacturing area.
• Ensure proper weighing of all materials used and products made. Keeping accurate records of all materials received, used, transferred, disposed of, and produced.

Job Functions

• Operates manufacturing and processing equipment including: proprietary solventless extraction equipment, filtration/separation equipment, vacuum distillation systems/evaporators.
• Maintain a safe work environment, actively contributing to continuous improvements.
• Perform weigh and dispense activities of finished product, active ingredient(s), and raw materials.
• Documents all manufacturing activities consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Perform manual manufacturing activities as required.
• Maintain manufacturing and facility spaces in a clean state.
• Maintain equipment logbooks.
• Observe, monitor & record temperature, pressure and other parameters on Manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Perform minor equipment and process maintenance activities.
• Use of Company's database system, LeafLink and/or other regulatory mandated databases.
• Communicate daily and effectively with the Production Manager, Supervisor, Compliance Specialist, and Operator peer group.
• Maintain personal training status and records consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

(Note: The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Consistent with this commitment, the Company will provide a reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants and employees if the reasonable accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.)

Preferred Qualifications

Competencies:

• Technical Thinking and Analysis
• Ethical Conduct.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Results Driven.
• Initiative.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, with some technical training.
• Previous manufacturing experience as a technician or machine operator, preferably in a commercially licensed cannabis production/extraction facility, food manufacturing and/or packaging, pharmaceutical or other cGMP manufacturing and/or packaging, chemical processing and/or laboratory environment.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Must be 21 and have no disqualifying felonies to work in an AZ cannabis facility
• Ability to perform general mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Excellent manual dexterity is needed, and the ability to safely operate heavy equipment.
• Attention to detail in all aspects of job responsibilities, including but not limited to good documentation practices, strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedure and Manufacturing Batch Record Instructions, equipment and area hygiene and safety, cGMP gowning requirements adherence, release versus quarantine status of all manufacturing materials, general labeling requirements.
• Accurately and precisely operate laboratory scales and other simple but precision measurement devices.
• The ability to professionally represent AZ Extraction in all personnel interactions including those associated with regulatory agency inspection and/or audits.
• The ability to perform all job functions in direct compliance with written instruction.
• The ability to quickly comprehend the setup, operation, controls, and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Regular and on-time attendance is mandated and is an essential function of this position.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, heat, cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Manual dexterity is important, and the ability to use hand tools is expected.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Shift times TBD. Weekend work is not expected.

Travel Requirements

No travel is expected with this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

There is no visa or H-1B sponsorship.

AZ Extraction Is An Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Facility Agent Card (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tucson, AZ 85713 (Required)

Work Location: In person