Production Technician — Extraction
Summary
Operates extraction and packaging lines in a cannabis production facility, handling biomass, maintaining cold-chain integrity, and packaging finished products per regulatory standards.
Position Summary
Supports the extraction line with gramming, packaging, and material handling. Loads biomass, handles fresh frozen, moves material between steps, and packages finished concentrates into retail containers.
Key Responsibilities
Prep biomass for extraction runs: weighing, loading columns or wash vessels
Handle fresh frozen biomass per SOP (cold chain integrity)
Gram and weigh concentrates into final retail packaging
Label packaging accurately with batch info, lot codes, and cannabinoid content
Maintain clean and organized work area
Record material movements in tracking system as directed
Support equipment cleaning between runs
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Steady, detail-oriented work habits
Comfort working in a regulated lab environment
Must pass Kentucky cannabis agent background check
Preferred Qualifications
Prior cannabis production experience
Lab support or pharmaceutical packaging background
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Standing 8+ hours; cold exposure for fresh frozen work
Lift up to 50 lb
PPE required