Manufacturing Technician

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Summary:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing biomass for solvent based extraction and post processing.
• Sample preparations and logging for analytical testing.
• Adhere to specific quality control SOP's regarding procedural operations and quality of product produced.
• Identify unsafe scenarios as they pertain to the Processing Department.
• Performs daily safety inspections for extraction systems.
• Safely and effectively perform all methods of the cannabis extraction and refinement process practiced at the Syracuse facility as directed by Management, including but not limited to, ethanol and CO2 extractions, winterization, filtration, color remediation, ethanol recovery and distillation.
• Complies with Syracuse facility SOPs and New York State guidance on proper disposal methods for solvent and cannabis contaminated waste.
• Manage high-stress situations and be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment when the situation requires.
• Perform general routine maintenance on lab equipment - troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and regular data logging.
• Wash and sanitize lab surfaces, glassware, equipment, and any other ancillary lab equipment.
• Record all cleaning activities in daily logs.
• Maintain and log all data sheets for chemicals and products physically and digitally.
• Ability to work a varying schedule including nights, weekends, and overtime as determined by process demands.
• May help in other departments as needed/Other duties as assigned.

Administrative Duties:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail
• Interpret and follow complex, written, verbal and technical instructions
• Must be able to adhere to company SOPs
• Learn complex technical procedures in a timely manner

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work quickly but efficiently, while maintaining the integrity of the product.
• Light to moderate lifting of up to 50 lbs; heavier weights with assistance.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Repetitive motions and understanding of lab equipment.
• Must wear company-provided lab coats, hair/beard nets, gloves, surgical masks and safety glasses/ goggles/ splash shield, while working in the lab.
• Must adhere to the facility general hygiene requirements.
• Capacity to stay focused on the task at hand.

Headquartered in New York City, Acreage is a multi-state operator of cannabis ‎cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., including the company’s national retail store ‎brand, The Botanist. Acreage’s wide range of national and regionally available cannabis products include the award-winning Botanist brand, the highly recognizable Tweed brand, the Prime medical brand in Pennsylvania, the Innocent edibles brand in Illinois and others. Acreage also owns Universal Hemp, LLC, a hemp subsidiary dedicated to the distribution, marketing and sale of CBD products throughout the U.S.

Since its founding in 2011, Acreage has focused on building and scaling operations to create a ‎seamless, consumer-focused, branded experience. More information is available at www.acreageholdings.com.