Kitchen Technician

About the Role:

The Kitchen Technician will be responsible for various processes associated with cannabis infused edible product development. The Technician provides the daily care and focused attention necessary to safely produce and package quality cannabis infused edibles. Excellent work environment with a full benefit package offered including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, pet insurance, and other paid leaves of absence.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Responsible for various processes, including baking, labeling, and packaging cannabis infused edibles by hand or machine.
• Accurately records data on using Company system and protocols, which may include but is not limited to accurate counts, inventory, weights and measurements of cannabis infused edibles throughout the processing and packaging procedures.
• Adhere to specific quality control SOPs regarding procedural operations and quality of product produced; verify quality control standards are being met throughout the process.
• Maintains a clean, compliant, and safe work environment; responsible for reporting any necessary compliance or safety concerns promptly.
• Compliantly clean and sanitize kitchen area as assigned by management, which may include sweeping and mopping kitchen floors, sanitizing workstations, cleaning tools and equipment; checking for any possible health code violations and mitigating the risk of cross contamination.
• Provides input and support as necessary for new production creation and recipes.
• Meets daily goals, kitchen objectives, and KPIs set by management.
• Assists with other tasks as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Skills to be Successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of kitchen, food services, or related experience required.
• Experience producing candies, chocolates, cookies, brownies, and other baked goods preferred.
• Familiarity with marijuana, medical, health, and/or sanitation regulations preferred.
• Food Handlers/ServSafe certificate preferred.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary focus and attention to detail.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Additional Qualifications

• Must be of the minimum age required by state regulations.
• Ability to pass state mandated background check(s)
• Ability to complete and pass Food Handlers/ServSafe certification

Computers and Technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to learn, navigate and accurately utilize the company’s seed-to-sale tracking software (where applicable).

Perks & Benefits:

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life
• Spouse and child life and ADD&D
• Pet insurance
• FSA and HSA available
• • Based on eligibility.

Schedule:

• Available to work Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm ET, with flexibility for mandatory overtime as required to meet business needs **

**Subject to change as business needs.

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 requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• • Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment. On-site daily attendance is required.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

E-Verify Participation Notice

This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

What is E-Verify? E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Code of Conduct:

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.

NYCANNA LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in NYCANNA LLC. If you need assistance with completing an online application due to a disability, please send a request to HRTeam@acreageholdings.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Request” in the subject line.