Processing Technician I

Description

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to manage high-stress situations, and to be flexible and adaptable when the situation requires.
• Weigh wet or dry plant material.
• Prepare, Harvest, and package fresh frozen in a timely manner
• Harvest, hang, trim, shuck ,weigh, and dispose plant material
• Operate downstream machinery including processing equipment associated with, but not limited to harvesting, curing, bucking/shucking, and trimming
• Sample preparations and logging for analytical/compliance testing.
• Document all post harvest activities consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Participate in commissioning and training on new process equipment as product lines expand or change
• Perform manual post harvest activities as required.
• Perform manual, semi-automatic and automatic equipment cleaning and sanitization, including controlled drying and storage procedures.
• Maintain Post Harvest facility spaces in a clean and hygienic state.
• Performs daily safety inspections of processing equipment.
• Contribute to the creation of and revision to Manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform minor equipment and facility maintenance activities.
• Utilize computer systems in the process of regarding detailed, regulated material identification labeling, location and inventory level tracking.
• Thoroughly dry cleans empty grow rooms and logs all waste after Harvest.
• Help with wet clean an additional plant work as needed
• Perform compliance activities regarding instrument calibrations and preventive maintenance.
• May help in other departments as needed/Other duties as assigned.

• 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 and policies.
• Learn complex technical procedures in a timely manner.

• Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent

• 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/scrubs, hair/beard nets, gloves, surgical masks, and safety glasses/ goggles/ splash shield, while working in the with product & in designated areas throughout the facility
• Must adhere to the New Jersey 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.