Processing Technician II

Description

Why The Botanist?

Who you'll work for:

The Botanist - Sterling, MA

Our Culture:

The Botanist - Sterling, MA

About the Role: Processing Technician II

How you'll make a difference:

• Advanced Processing Operations:
  • Perform complex processing tasks, including but not limited to drying, curing, trimming, and material refinement with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Conduct inspections on cannabis materials to assess quality, consistency, and compliance with company standards.
  • Identify and troubleshoot operational ineffeciencies, offering process improvement recommendations.
  • Operate and calibrate specialized equipment used in processing with minimal supervision.
• Data Accuracy, Compliance, and Quality Control:
  • Maintain accurate documentation and data tracking for product weight, batch tracking, and processing activities using company-approved software.
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with internal audits and compliance checks to uphold facility-wide adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Mentorship and Team Support
  • Serve as a resource for Processing Technicians, assisting with on-the-job training and best practices.
  • Support workflow coordination to ensure production goals are met.
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to maintain efficiency and consistency
• Facility and Equipment Maintenance
  • Oversee sanitation procedures for work areas, tools, and processing equipment to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness.
  • Conduct routine checks and basic maintenance of processing machinery, reporting any issues to management.
  • Ensure the safe disposal of waste materials in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Performance and Continuous Improvement
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of SOPs to enhance processing efficiency
  • Assist in identifying cost-saving measures and operational improvements
  • Participate in team meetings and provide feedback on workflow optimization
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Meet or ideally exceed daily goals, processing objectives, and KPIs as established by management.
  • Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned by management to meet the needs of the business.

Skills to be Successful:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent - required
• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience - stronglypreferred
• Minimum of 1 year prior leadership experience (e.g. lead role, team trainer, supervisor) - strongly preferred
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary focus and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Computers and Technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience using seed-to-sale tracking software - strongly preferred
• Familiarity with data entry and compliance reporting systems

Perks & Benefits:

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life
• Spouse and child life and AD&D
• Pet insurance
• FSA and HSA available *Based on eligibility.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm ET**

Work Environment and Physical Demands

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The Botanist

The Botanist.

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.