Breakdown Technician

Green Thumb•Rock Island, IL

1d•$18 - $18

About The Position

This Breakdown Technician will be responsible for breaking down the dried cannabis plant into the required formats for processing or flower sales, which supports the post-cultivation activities. Cannabis is a heavily regulated industry; therefore, all employees are required to follow safety and compliance regulations.

Requirements

Must be at a minimum of 21 years of age.
Must possess valid state ID.
Must be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements to work in in cannabis industry (requires background check and state review)
Associate's degree or Certifications preferred
Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

Prior cannabis experience not required.

Responsibilities

Perform the physical breakdown of the cannabis plant; must be able to use dexterity, coordination, and precision to perform tasks that require manual manipulation to break down the plants.
Ensure efficient post-harvest processes; shucking (removal of flower), sorting, trimming, and other activities.
Ability to meet daily production metrics.
Must maintain quality standards, follow visual work instructions, and support flower quality improvement initiatives.
Organizes and maintains a clean and organized work environment.
Participates in the room set-up and break-down and contributes to the clean-up process of area and equipment.
Follow department specific work instructions and SOP’s.
Ability to recognize different strains and identify anomalies within the plants.
Strong attention to detail, effective time-management skills, and ability to work in a highly regulated environment.
Be aware of hazards in the workspace.
Retain and understand department specific training.
Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions.
Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements.
Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements.
Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor.
Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor.
Report and escalate safety & quality concerns.