What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Technician position at Vangst?
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for performing day-to-day manufacturing activities in support of production operations. This role executes batch production processes, maintains equipment and documentation, and ensures all manufacturing activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with TerrAscend quality standards, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications & Experience:
Working Conditions:
This position requires working in an environment that has a high amount of plant matter and pollen.
Areas of the facility reach high/low temperatures with high humidity levels. Employees may have
exposure to conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes,
or skin, depending on department job assignments. Employees are required to wear protective gear
and have the option to wear eye and ear protection. Certain areas of the facility use harsh chemicals for
cleaning such as bleach and can have repetitive movements. Employees should be comfortable and
capable of working under all of the above conditions.
Physical Requirements:
without reasonable accommodation.
EEO Statement
TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on sex, race, color,
religion, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Company has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.
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 & 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.
The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for performing day-to-day manufacturing activities in support of production operations. This role executes batch production processes, maintains equipment and documentation, and ensures all manufacturing activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with TerrAscend quality standards, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Follow daily production schedules to support efficiency and production goals.
- Verify that work areas, tools, and processing equipment are clean, maintained, and in proper
- Clean and sanitize glassware, transfer materials, storage vessels, tools, and work surfaces.
- Manufacture products in accordance with processing batch records using manual and semi automated equipment.
- Maintain and calibrate equipment as required to support production operations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Inspect work areas upon arrival and departure to ensure proper safety practices and eGMP
- Accurately complete batch records and associated production documentation.
- Assist with troubleshooting equipment and process issues during manufacturing activities.
- Support process development and operational improvements within the manufacturing
- Contribute to continuous improvement of TerrAscend processes, procedures, and operational
- Maintain a safe and orderly workspace to ensure the safety of all team members.
- Assist with post-processing production, packaging, labeling, and R&D activities as required.
- Work flexible shifts as needed to support critical production tasks.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required with a degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or
- Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance
- Flexibility with hours and days, including weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with team members.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Must satisfy the minimum age criteria mandated by applicable state cannabis regulations for this
- Background Check Required.
Working Conditions:
This position requires working in an environment that has a high amount of plant matter and pollen.
Areas of the facility reach high/low temperatures with high humidity levels. Employees may have
exposure to conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes,
or skin, depending on department job assignments. Employees are required to wear protective gear
and have the option to wear eye and ear protection. Certain areas of the facility use harsh chemicals for
cleaning such as bleach and can have repetitive movements. Employees should be comfortable and
capable of working under all of the above conditions.
Physical Requirements:
- This position may require the ability to perform essential functions that include, but are not
without reasonable accommodation.
- Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or walking for extended periods of time.
- Working with chemicals (e.g., butane, propane, bleach) while following strict safety
- Cleaning and maintaining the facility or equipment using approved chemicals.
- Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including clothing protection, close-toed non slip shoes, and optional ear and eye protection.
EEO Statement
TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on sex, race, color,
religion, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Company has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.
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 & 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.
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