CO2 Extraction - Hydrocarbon Production Associate_ON

Job summary

The associate is responsible for operating hydrocarbon extraction equipment, maintaining production records, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. They also coordinate daily production activities, manage inventory, and perform equipment maintenance to maximize efficiency.

Job details

HC Production Associate Major Responsibilities Adhere to all SOPs for the operation, QA and HSE. Weigh, measure, shred and pack cannabis material accurately into various containers following standard procedures. Ability to run hydrocarbon extractors during break coverage and conduct necessary PMs on all extractors on an as need basis. Maintenance of all hydrocarbon waste/spent material including production of destruction report. Identify improvement opportunities and report issues in order to maximize efficiency, quality and yield while ensuring safety and reliability. Track and record all downtime, collaborating with the maintenance crew to schedule maintenance activities and reduce downtime. Perform operational tasks such as equipment set up, troubleshooting milling equipment to minimize downtime. Communicate effectively with the previous and next shifts to ensure a smooth handoff for continuous production. Ensure timely batch record completion with high accuracy. Achieve daily KPI production goals and indicate limitations in processes. Train & Signoff all new employees or contractors as required. Coordinate the activities of full-time and temporary workers in your work area as assigned; ensuring training is conducted, SOPs are followed, resources are allocated correctly to meet daily objectives, and any deviations are reported to Supervisor. As required, assist in the Extraction room with set up of equipment and materials for extraction runs. Active participation in leading KPI discussion for material prep and destruction and achieve daily KPI production goals and indicate limitations in processes. Accurate input of feed preparation KPI data in the absence of supervisor or leadership including RCA. Keep accurate inventory control on processing material and lab supplies and notify leadership of order replenishment. Perform sanitation activities as per GPP requirements Ensure 100% compliance with QA requirements during day-to-day activities Train & Signoff all new employees or contractors as required. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications GED required, post-secondary education preferred. Cannabis and/or Manufacturing experience preferred Experience within Cannabis industry is an asset Mechanical inclination is an asset Attention to detail and commitment to safety while operating process equipment Positive attitude with strong communication skills Strong time management skills including ability to multitask and prioritize Shows initiative and ownership of work and willingness to learn Must be able to work various shift schedules as required. Must be able to wear all required PPE (respirators, goggles, etc.) Physically fit; standing and/or sitting will be required for long periods of time, bending, twisting, and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs Required to pass a criminal background check Day shift and Night shifts available. Please specify in your application which you prefer. Night shift has a premium rate of $1.50/hour for working nights.

What you’ll do

The associate is responsible for operating hydrocarbon extraction equipment, maintaining production records, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. They also coordinate daily production activities, manage inventory, and perform equipment maintenance to maximize efficiency.

Requirements

Candidates must have a GED, with post-secondary education and cannabis industry experience preferred. The role requires physical fitness, the ability to wear PPE, and the capacity to work various shifts including nights.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Hydrocarbon extraction
• Cannabis processing
• Equipment maintenance
• SOP compliance
• Quality assurance
• Inventory control
• Troubleshooting
• KPI tracking
• Team coordination
• Safety compliance
• Sanitation
• Mechanical inclination
• Time management
• Data entry
• Milling
• Maintenance Scheduling
• Lifting Ability
• Positivity
• Willingness To Learn
• Cannabis
• Communication
• Continuous Production
• Leadership
• Inventory Control
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Multitasking
• Proactivity
• Safety Assurance
• Time Management
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Environment Health And Safety
• Hazard Categorization
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Agriculture
• Science & Research
• Trades
• Production Associate
• Production Worker
• Assemblers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Team Assemblers
• Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators