Extraction Lead

Position Summary:

All benefits-eligible employees are provided the following benefits:

• Employee Discount (all employees eligible)
• Paid-Time-Off (varies by State, please ask your Recruiter for more info)
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 98Point6 (remote primary care)
• 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Program

Physical Requirements (some positions vary):

• Able to push, pull, lift, or move a minimum of 50lbs
• Capable of sitting, standing kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or walking for extended periods of time
• Capable of using hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel and pick
• Ability to work with hazardous chemicals (butane, propane, etc.) following strict safety guidelines
• Utilize chemicals (such as bleach) to clean and maintain facility/equipment
• Must wear PPE (clothing protection), close-toed non-slip shoes, and optional ear/eye protection

Environmental Factors:

• This position requires working in an environment that has a high amount of plant matter and pollen. Areas of the facility reach high/low temperatures with high humidity levels. Employees may have exposure to conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin, depending on department job assignments. Employees are required to wear protective gear and have the option to wear eye and ear protection. Certain areas of the facility use harsh chemicals for cleaning such as bleach and can have repetitive movements. Employees should be comfortable and capable of working under all of the above conditions.

Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for direct supervision and training of all team members engaged in the extraction process and department.
• Monitor employees to ensure attendance and adherence to break and meal schedules. Ensure proper communication of tasks through shift changes.
• Plan production schedule and run extraction equipment to ensure attainment of daily production and efficiency goals.
• Ensure all extraction and processing are performed with attention to strict TerrAscend quality and safety standards, regulatory compliance and all other applicable legal and food safety requirements.
• Safely operate, clean and maintain extraction production equipment including solventless, supercritical fluid and solvent extraction systems, distillations systems, pumps, filters and evaporators according to our SOP's.
• Safely handle hazardous materials (Butane, Propane, Ethanol, etc.), and adhere to safe chemical handling and disposing procedures defined by SOP's and MSDS.
• Safely handle and dispose of cannabis waste according to processes defined in SOP's.
• Produce reliable and precise data for completion of all required batch, equipment, quality, inventory and state mandated seed to sale documentation.
• Accurately fill out all associated logs and tracking records.
• Maintaining equipment health by performing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly checks
• Assist in creating and maintaining SOP's for the extraction process
• Assist in maintaining equipment asset logs
• Assist in training new hires
• Help conduct R&D to improve efficiencies in the extraction process
• Clean and sanitize glassware, transfer materials, storage vessels, tools and working surfaces.
• Ensure the safety of themselves and other by maintaining a safe and orderly workspace.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Leadership experience and ability
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 6+ months of cannabis extraction experience with hydrocarbon
• Experience with solventless extraction
• Positive attitude & Self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Able to push, pull or lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Capable of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting and or walking for extended periods of time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Honest, fair, and respectful of others.

Benefits:

• Employee Discount (all employees eligible)
• 15 days PTO (40 hours rollover allowance)
• Health, vision, and dental insurance (with telehealth option)
• 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability

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