Production Technician I - First Shift

Hourly Wage starting at $18.50

M-F, 6AM - 2:30PM, no weekends

Job Overview: The Production Technician 1 will be part of a team involved in the CO2 extraction process of bulk botanical oil and/or powdered supplements. Production Technicians I will be involved in the following: preparation, post processing, packaging/weighing, and cleaning all designated areas & equipment. The individual is required to follow cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), all Standard Operating Procedures, and Food Safety Regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Read and understand standard operating procedures.
• Communicate effectively with a team and providing feedback.
• Grind plant materials in large volumes.
• Load ground plant material into large silos.
• Use electronic lifts to load filled silos into extraction vessels.
• Empty and clean silos after the extraction process.
• Clean daily - sanitize the extraction room, grinding room, water separation room, mixing rooms,and all equipment associated with each part of the production process.
• Use floor jacks to move pallets & plant materials.

Qualifications

●Strong mechanical aptitude

●Ability to understand Standard Operating Procedures

●Strong hygienic practices

●Basic math and computer knowledge: Microsoft Word, e-mail communication, etc.

●Eager to learn, be punctual, and have a curiosity about scientific principles.

●Being comfortable with wearing PPE: laboratory coats, gloves, hard hats, and respirators

●Must have reliable transportation.

Education and Experience

• High school or GED
• Basic math skills
• Documentation skills

Physical Requirements

● Must be able to lift up to 45+ pounds

● Shifts may include climbing several flights of stairs

● Must wear PPE

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person