Extraction Associates- PM Shift

**Extraction Associate**

Our client is looking to expand its extraction department with highly motivated and task-oriented  individuals. Extraction Associates will work directly under the Extraction Manager to perform day-to-day  operations in the extraction lab and help ensure all duties in the extraction lab are performed in a safe,  compliant and successful manner. This position is responsible for monitoring and maintaining cleanliness  and efficiency of the manufacturing processes. The Extraction Associate will report to the Extraction  Manager and will work outdoors and strictly follow the company’s standard operating procedures and  quality control measures to maintain production of high-quality products. This role requires physical  stamina, attention to detail, strong mechanical aptitude, and adherence to cGMP guidelines.

**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:**

* Receiving, handling, and preparing harvested flower material for extraction with care and  attention.

* Properly and successfully perform extraction, and related processes, following standard  operating procedures.

* Provide vital systematic maintenance and cleaning/ sanitization of the extraction production  equipment and space.

* Understand and execute procedures, methodologies, and compliance steps for tracking hemp  products from biomass to ingredient production.

* Ensure consistency and efficacy of product through quality control testing, standard operating  procedures and proper documentation.

* Ensure personal hygiene is acceptable before performing any production activities by washing  hands, wearing a hair net and other personal protective equipment, etc.

* Sanitize all production equipment and tools including workspace, utensils, containers, cookware,  and machinery.

* Create and complete batch production records and labels in accordance with standard operating  procedure.

* Weigh, package, label, and document all products, as well as the tracking of batch numbers, lot  numbers, and expiration dates.

* Ensure the above information is accurate, appropriately documented and listed clearly in  accordance with regulations and company standard operating procedures.

* Diagnose and resolve equipment failures and complete preventative maintenance.  Set up, operate, and maintain extraction, refinement and other manufacturing equipment.  Additional job duties as assigned.

* Day \u0026 Night shift vacancies are available

* Day: 6:00am-6:30pm; Night: 6:00pm-6:30am.

* Initial training will be conducted for the first few weeks on daytime schedule.

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

* Must have knowledge of or in the process of learning about hemp processing and extraction.  • Previous forklift certification is required.

* Familiarity with terminology and scientific techniques of the hemp industry is preferred.  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.

* Ability to work in all weather conditions, including but not limited to, rain, wind, sleet, snow, extreme  heat/cold, etc.

* High level of integrity and a strong work ethic.

* Strong interpersonal skills; team player.

* Demonstrated ability to work comfortably and effectively within a diverse, multicultural,  multigenerational environment.

**EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:**

* High School Diploma or equivalent required.

* Bachelor of Science (Preferred).

* Work Experience: Minimum of 2 to 3 years working in a team environment.

**OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR TRAINING:**

* Basic understanding of chemistry.

* Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.

* Ability to work as part of a team to achieve company goals.

* Ability to work weekends on an occasional basis.

* Ability to work extended days on an occasional basis.

* Ability to work daytime or evening hours.

* Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.

* Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/ projects.

* Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.

* Ability to work within the company’s strategic approach as designed by the executive team.  • Personal transportation.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

**_About Vangst:_**

_Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained \u0026 credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses._

_Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies._

_Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry._

_Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others._

_Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws._

_This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training._