What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Technician position at OCS Green Leaves d/b/a Perpetual Brands?
OCS Green Leaves, LLC dba Perpetual Brands (“Perpetual” or the “Company”) is comprised of an extensive team of seasoned operators with years of experience in cannabis cultivation and distribution. Perpetual leverages our vast network throughout the cannabis, distribution, manufacturing and retail industries to bring a high level of quality to our customers.
Job Title: Kitchen Technician
Pay: From $19 / Hour
Job Location: 465 Hopping Brook Road, Holliston, MA 01746
Expected Hours: 40 hours / week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health & Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation and production of cannabis-infused edible products.
- Follow established recipes, formulations, dosing requirements, and SOPs.
- Perform production tasks including weighing, mixing, portioning, molding, and packaging.
- Maintain accurate production records and batch documentation as assigned.
- Assist with tasks including ingredient handling, waste separation, finished-goods support, and updating METRC.
- Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen environment. • Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and workstations.
- Monitor temperatures, storage conditions, and safe food-handling practices.
- Identify and report contamination risks, safety hazards, or equipment issues.
- Assist with receiving, labeling, organizing, and storing ingredients and supplies.
- Properly handle cannabis materials in compliance with all state and company regulations.
- Support quality checks to ensure products meet company and regulatory standards.
- Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to meet daily production goals.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Job Requirements and Preferences
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Prior commercial kitchen or food production experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to work in a regulated cannabis manufacturing environment.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
- Ability to meet productivity and performance expectations. • Professional, respectful, and team-oriented attitude.
- Ability to adapt to changing production needs.
- Clear and effective communication skills.
- Must be eligible for and maintain a state cannabis agent badge.
- Must remain compliant with all state and company cannabis regulations.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Safety equipment provided
Application Question(s):
- This role requires reliable attendance and punctuality.
Are you able to work all scheduled shifts and arrive on time consistently?
- Yes
- No
- This job requires clear communication with your manager and team
(calling out, running late, issues on shift).
Are you comfortable proactively communicating with your manager and team?
- Yes
- No
- Are you willing to complete and pass a pre-employment background check in accordance with state and local laws?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have prior experience working in the cannabis industry (retail, cultivation, processing, or delivery)?
- Yes – 3 years
- Yes – 1–2 years
- Yes – less than 1 year
- No prior cannabis experience
- Do you have previous experience in the food industry (front-of-house, back-of-house, or production)?
- Yes – 3 years
- Yes – 1–2 years
- Yes – less than 1 year
- No experience
- Have you worked specifically with cannabis-infused products (edibles, beverages, concentrates, etc.) in a production or kitchen role?
- Yes – independently responsible for batches
- Yes – assisted another lead
- Some exposure but not hands-on
- No experience
- This job involves following recipes, precise measurements, and strict SOPs for infused products.
How comfortable are you with following detailed instructions?
- Very comfortable
- Somewhat comfortable
- Not comfortable
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20