Trim Technician

PharmaCann, Inc. owns and operates best-in-class production facilities and retail dispensaries for cannabis-based products. We currently operate in the States of Illinois, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Colorado and Michigan as a medical and/or adult use cannabis provider to patients and customers. We are looking for energetic, results-driven individuals to join our rapidly growing team and industry.

Purpose

The Trim Technician is responsible for a variety of different tasks that prepare the product for the next phase of processing. This position will be responsible for effectively communicating with the Trim Supervisors, and fellow team members to achieve all daily tasks. The focus of the Trim Technician is to meet daily productivity goals, and ensure a quality product while maintaining all compliance requirements. The Trim Technician is expected to follow all standard operating procedures, take direction from supervisors and management, as well as operate under the highest standards of compliance and professionalism.

The starting rate for this position is $19 an hour.

Essential Duties

• Take instructions and follow direction as delegated by supervisors and management to meet daily and weekly, individual and team production and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity.
• Maintain a culture of professionalism.
• Confirming METRC tags and data sets, as well as recording data for the Analytics and Post Harvest departments.
• Follow standard operating procedures including but not limited to: methods of trimming, proper sequencing and tools, proper handling of plants, product, and waste materials.
• Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to assisting other departments to help facilitate the additional and/or supplemental work such as Post Harvest dept tasks, Production dept tasks, cleaning, light maintenance, and other tasks as needed throughout the facility.

Workspace and Material Maintenance

• Ensure organization and cleanliness of immediate work stations.
• Ensure the organization and cleanliness of the Trim production areas.
• Contribute to daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning and general maintenance.
• Perform regular cleaning and maintenance on work surfaces, tools, and related equipment (scissors, tubs, tables, floors etc.).

Compliance

• Ensure that workflow and work procedures are followed.
• Ensure data and processing integrity.
• Ensure compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.

Work Environment

• Adhere to all work safety requirements including, but not limited to: lifting, bending, etc.
• Ensure cleanliness of all areas in the facility.
• Maintain a positive attitude that creates a positive work environment.
• May be in hot or cold temperatures throughout the facility
• Wear protective clothing, hairnets, and beard nets when working with plants, and product.
• This role may require facial hair to be shaved for respirator usage
• Before exiting the facility removing protective clothing and ensuring that there is no cannabis on your person.

Supervision

• Works under the direct supervision of the Post Harvest Manager and Trim Supervisor.
• This role may be instructed to guide and train but does not supervise or discipline others.

Work Expectations

• Must maintain a positive attitude with coworkers and superiors alike, to support a positive work environment.
• Communication, flexibility, and diligence are expected in order to meet all production goals.
• Regular attendance and punctuality, as well as reliability to contribute to achieving production goals.
• Focus and dedication to the task at hand.
• Work schedule is Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 3:15 PM. This shift has the potential to run late. You are expected to stay until the job is completed daily.
• Occasional overtime may be expected.

Work Experience

• One and a half years of work experience in a related industry or work environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production or warehouse environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet productivity and performance requirements.
• Demonstrates high attention to detail.
• Demonstrates basic understanding of reading and math
• Demonstrates basic computer skills
• Demonstrates professional and respectful demeanor towards others.
• Demonstrates oral and communication capability.
• Knowledge and background in trimming preferred.
• Must be able to secure appropriate work credentials from the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA).

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Working Conditions

• Able to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Able to move about a typical office, manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Able to kneel, bend, reach, rotate, and stoop on an intermittent to regular basis daily.
• Able to lift and move up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required.

Notice: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.