Extraction Technician

Location: Hammonton, NJ

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Job Posted:
May 06, 2025
Company:
Curaleaf

Company & Role Overview

Summary

Extraction Technician

Job Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Shifts: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm Starting Pay Rate: $20.50/hr

Location: Hammonton, NJ 08037

Who You Are:

What You'll Do:

  • Operate solventless terpene extraction, short path distillation, and rotary evaporator equipment for refining cannabis oil.
  • Ensure compliance and consistency by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize extraction and refinement equipment to ensure peak performance.
  • Accurately document batch records and track materials using Cannabis Tracking Systems (CTSs) (e.g., MJ Freeway).
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory, ensuring all equipment is properly sterilized and stored.
  • Adhere to safety protocols while working with C1D1-rated equipment and hazardous materials, including hydrocarbons, compressed gases, and solvents.
  • Assist in daily manufacturing operations, supporting production goals and process improvements.
  • Prepare and clean workspaces and equipment at the start and end of extraction cycles.
  • Cross-train in CIS extraction processes, including winterization, filtration, and biomass packing.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to efficiency, safety, and compliance improvements.
  • Support lab packaging and additional production tasks as needed.

What You'll Bring:

  • Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
  • A self-motivated and adaptable attitude, the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to execute extraction techniques with precision and consistency.
  • Proficiency in documentation and inventory management, ensuring accurate record-keeping and organization.
  • Strong time management skills, capable of adhering to planned production schedules.
  • Proficiency in computer systems for data entry, tracking, and compliance reporting.

Even Better If:

  • You have 1 year of experience as a hydrocarbon extraction technician.
  • You have a degree in related science or engineering.
  • You possess advanced knowledge of cannabis and cannabis extracts.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

What We Offer:

  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision)
  • Generous PTO and Parental Leave
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan
  • Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Community Involvement Initiatives
  • Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

  • 2023 Ragan's Top Places to Work
  • 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
  • 2020 Cannabis Doing Good's Good Neighbor Award
  • 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana's Diversity & Inclusion Award

Follow us on Social Media:

Rooted in Good.

Our Vision:

Our Values:

  • Lead and Inspire.
  • Commit to Win.
  • ONE Curaleaf.
  • Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Current Curaleaf employees should use our internal job board to apply for current openings: https://app2.greenhouse.io/internal_job_board

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About Curaleaf

Curaleaf creates clean, reliable, trusted cannabis products for wellness and medical use. Our highly-skilled dispensary staff is trained—and dedicated!—to help you find just the right method and concentration to achieve your personal cannabis goals