Production Tech I

Production Technician

The Production Technician will assist in the post-harvest plant processing of cannabis. Fan leaf removal, harvest, drying, trimming, curing, weighing, packaging, labeling, recording, and inspection of product in addition to cleaning and sanitation. Maintains a clean and organized work environment.

Why work for Justice? 
Because people matter here. Beyond a supportive, collaborative, people-first environment, Justice offers full-time team members receive a robust benefits package that may include medical and dental coverage, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, an exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP), generous Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working within one of our production rooms to include debucking, trimming, curing, grinding, drying, and packaging
• Follow Standard Operating procedures for debucking, trimming, grinding, drying and curing cannabis harvests in preparation for oil extraction and/or flower sales
• Precise hand trimming will be required for flower sales
• Accurately enter data in the state-run seed to sale inventory system
• Responsible for organizing work areas and performing daily tasks such as washing and sanitizing equipment and racking systems
• Accurately weigh and record materials
• Maintain a neat and organized work area allowing for the proper segregation of materials and processes
• Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to SOP's
• Adhere to departmental, site and corporate safety policies
• Responsible for facility and equipment cleaning in a clean room manufacturing environment to maintain NJ standards
• Operate all production machinery safely and efficiently in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform routine equipment inspections to ensure functionality and report any malfunctions or maintenance needs promptly.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when operating machinery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment to support safe and efficient operations.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in training sessions to enhance technical skills and stay updated on best practices for machinery operation.
• Sanitization and sterilization of post-harvest processing equipment such stainless-steel racks and shelves
• Responsible for weighing, filling, and packaging work related to products with no micro-contamination introduced into the process or material
• Assembles secondary packaging and final product
• Other duties that may be required from time to time to improve operations and profitability and ensure required tasks and goals are completed across operations
• Adherence to individual and team key-performance indicators (“KPIs”) as directed by manager

Team Collaboration

• Balances team and individual responsibilities, Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views
• Gives and welcomes feedback
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Puts success of team above own interests
• Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
• Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure clear understanding of tasks and expectations.
• Support a positive and inclusive work environment, fostering teamwork and mutual respect among colleagues.
• Provide training and guidance to new team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.

Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to five months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Meet requirements to pass NJ cannabis affiliation
• Ability to maintain product accurately and efficiently
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to take direction and complete daily tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain high standards in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment
• High level of organization, patience and flexibility
• A valid driver's license is required
• Willing to focus on repetitive work for long periods of time

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 or more pounds and regularly move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is normal.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is normal. The employee is frequently exposed to an environment of natural chemical fumes, herbal aromas, airborne particles, exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Employee will have moderate exposure to conditions such as dust and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or the skin, depending on department job assignments. Personal Protective Equipment is provided for employees to utilize and should be worn.

EOE

Justice Cannabis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.