Cannabis Manufacturing Extraction Lead

Job Title: Extraction Lead

Compensation: $20 Per Hour

Schedule: Monday- Friday 9AM-5PM

Location: Centerville, Utah

Status: Full-time

Benefits: Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), health savings account (HSA), employee assistance program (EAP), paid time Off (PTO), paid holidays, employee discount

About WholesomeCo: At WholesomeCo you are not just filling a seat, you are helping us constantly be better and improve. We look at each new hire as an opportunity to level up our company. Each new hire should bring a high level of transparency, communication, work ethic, curiosity, and balance out assertiveness while maintaining respectful dialogue with their coworkers. We hope we bring out the best in each person we hire and we hope each new hire will help us find innovative ways for us to be better in return. We want each employee to have an enjoyable experience at WholesomeCo by making each day enjoyable and setting time aside to have fun in group settings regularly. 

WholesomeCo is leading the movement to normalize cannabis as a natural path to health and wellness. Various medical cannabis services are offered, including statewide delivery to 99% of Utah's population, as well as retail, drive-thru, online pick-up services through its pharmacy in West Bountiful, an in-house built app for patients, innovative technology resources, cannabis cultivation, and cannabis processing of our constantly growing line of WholesomeCo branded products. Our vertically integrated company is well known for its technology-driven approach, our focus on data, and perpetual  innovation. WholesomeCo is committed to improving medical cannabis accessibility by putting patients' needs first and guiding them along their personal cannabis journeys. The manufacturing agent position will involve working in the extraction lab to create cannabis products.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure testing is submitted to the state  laboratory and is suitable for requested analyses.
• Prepare and analyze samples quantitatively using accepted preparation methods.
• Ensure compliance with QA
• Evaluate quality control
• Handling and manipulation of hazardous chemicals and high pressure gasses.
• Ordering all consumables I/E solvent, media, etc
• Guides others on how to appropriately perform all production needs
• Data analytical inputs for all production inside the lab, and how to use existing guidelines and principles
• Follow methods to meet all standards for total return and total % cannabinoids
• Development of new team members training
• Optimization for all zones and keeping production measurements in the guidelines of the company.
• Troubleshooting existing methodologies, developing new methodology and identifying new technology.
• Develops and prepares method validation plans using guidance from  the director and manager of the lab
• Prepares standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Generates well documented data as part of validation and verification of new methods and/or equipment as required by regulation
• Assisting with lab production, which includes but is not limited to distillation, extraction, winterization, production of cannabis infused products, compliance requirements, and workplace safety
• Oversee the quality of products daily, understanding the quality standards 
• Regularly display good laboratory technique to avoid cross-contamination or misidentified samples
• Operate equipment, make observations, calculate, and record results
• Safe and proper operation of any/all applicable machinery, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Strict adherence to department SOPs
• Maintain proper PPE and hygiene.
• Understand and meet daily goals
• Other job duties as requested
• Regularly touch base with team and provided coaching when necessary

Qualifications:

• Previous cannabis manufacturing, extraction, or kitchen technician experience, preferred
• Good communication skills, verbal and written, with co-workers and management
• Possess a sense of urgency, problem-solving, and organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Motivated with flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.
• Must be able to bend, lift and stoop continuously
• Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time
• Good visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive motions with accuracy is required
• Must pass a pre-employment/post-offer background check.
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO)
  • 2 weeks accrued annually during the first two years of employment
  • 3 weeks accrued annually after two years of continuous employment
  • 4 weeks accrued annually after five years of continuous employment
• Seven (7) paid holidays per year
• 30 minute paid lunches per working day over 5 hours
• Employer paid 60% of the total medical insurance premium
• Employer paid 75% of the total dental insurance premium
• Employer paid 75% of the total vision insurance premium
• HSA with match up to $150 per month
• 401(k) with 100%  employer match up to 3% and 50% match for the following 2%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid $25,000 of basic life coverage
• Optional additional life insurance
• Optional accident insurance 
• Employees who are active medical cannabis patients are eligible for an employee discount of 35% off of WholesomeCo products and 15% off of 3rd party products

WholesomeCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment/post-offer background check. This employer participates in the E-verify program where legally required.