Processing Operator I

• Perform efficient, safe, and accurate work for all assigned tasks, ensuring compliance with company SOPs, state policies, and product specifications.
• Work to ensure daily processing schedule and goals set by Processing Manager are met.
• Complete processing tasks with consistency and quality while always adhering to all safety requirements.
• Maintain meticulous records for all processing activities to meet operational, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Awareness of company quality and compliance standards for each output type.
• Proper handling and storage of flammable materials, chemicals, and solvents.
• Operate extraction and refinement equipment.
• Conduct routine cleaning and maintenance of processing and extraction equipment.
• Maintain high level of cleanliness of all department equipment, areas, and tools according to company procedures which may include sweeping, mopping, and sanitization of environment, and work surfaces.
• Collect, log, and destroy process waste, scrap, and regular waste per company procedures.
• Supports manufacturing activities as needed to deliver production schedule.
• Participate in R&D projects for new products or extraction methods.
• Participate in process improvement strategies to maximize yield, improve throughput, and reduce downtime.
• Startup and shutdown of assigned processes to maintain balanced workflow and meet department needs, occasionally during non-traditional working hours (i.e., second/night-shift).
• Report and document inefficiencies and downtime to identify process and equipment issues.
• 1+ year of experience in food and beverage, commercial kitchens, labs. Cannabis industry experience preferred. Extraction experience a plus.
• Experience working with extraction, laboratory and/or industrial food processing and preparation equipment preferred.

with Delta Separations equipment a plus.

• Ability to effectively manage change and adjust comfortably to new people and processes.
• Flexibility in a quick moving, growing industry.