The Role 

As a Production Tech, you’ll be an essential part of the process of turning raw cannabis flower into our beautiful line of medicated products. Under the guidance of the management team, you will produce, package, and handle products, perform inventory duties, adhere to compliance requirements, and keep safety as your top priority while working daily in our facility. Here at GTI, we are looking for true team players who are the perfect hybrid between precision and energy. 

Responsibilities 

• Deliver on production goals, while focused on safety and quality
• Produce product per recipes and SOP’s, maintaining high quality standards
• Package product into proper containers with proper labeling to ensure compliance with state regulations
• Ensure all standards for processing procedures and laboratory protocols are followed
• Compliance with local and state regulations
• Adherence to quality control methods throughout entire process
• Documentation of manufacturing methods are created and maintained
• Electronically convert packaged products in the state traceability system
• Manage time efficiently to meet goals while consistently producing quality product
• Practice good housekeeping habits throughout the facility with focus and personal contributions towards a clean and organized assigned work area at the end of the assigned shift
• Exhibit competency in basic organizational skills, communication skills and Windows based operating software
• Use independent judgment regarding product processing, keeping quality and goals in mind
• Help create a positive environment by having a positive attitude and by being self-motivated
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications      

• High School Education or GED graduate; some college or college graduate preferred  
• 1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing, food processing, warehousing, and/or inventory preferred      
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered     
• Must be able to work well in a group and independently; demonstrate self-motivation and initiative
• Must be able to adapt quickly to changes in policy, procedure, and technique
• Employee must exhibit personal hygiene and follow the health guidelines set forth by GTI
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with various audiences  
• Ability to perform monotonous tasks with great efficiency without losing qualities
• Must be able to follow basic instructions and accept constructive criticism
• Prior cannabis experience not required

Additional Requirements 

•        Must have a valid driver’s license or State ID card
•        Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
•        Must pass all required background checks
•        Must be and remain compliant with all legal and company regulations for working in the industry
•       Must be approved by the Cannabis Compliance Board to receive an Agent Card

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product.
• Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).

Summary of Position

The Technician plays a supporting role—driving for action and results to further internal and external project progress. This individual works both within the Product Development team, assisting others under the direction of experienced R&D staff, as well as individually on assigned project work. The specific day-to-day tasks may vary but include Pilot Plant batching, analytical testing, sample preparation and shipment, and support for shelf life studies.

Essential Job Duties

• Batch, package, and ship product samples for client evaluation, third party laboratory or consumer testing.
• Batch and prepare formulas for processing in the Pilot Plant. General awareness of processing equipment.
• Conduct analytical testing on raw and finished product samples including but not limited to pH, titratable acidity, total solids/moisture, particle size, Brix, density, viscosity, and color.
• Monitor shelf life for given projects and pull product samples at regular intervals for analytical testing.
• Keep detailed records of batched formulas, analytical testing data, shelf life data and collaborate with the Product Development, Engineering, and Sensory teams to produce formal reports when needed.
• Execute other duties as assigned within established SOPs and participate in SOP revision, optimization, and creation with other R&D stakeholders. Participates in training and onboarding initiatives.
• Maintain, clean, and organize all work areas including participation in maintenance of communal workspaces.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in related field
• Detail-oriented work style with a team-centric mindset.
• Comfortable with a brisk working pace and environment of changing priorities.
• Must be able to sit, stand, or remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• May occasionally need to move, lift, or transport containers of ingredients weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to food and beverage product tastings which may include allergens.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing facility and/or laboratory.
• General familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and Word.

Working Conditions

• Typical office setting for most desk work and paperwork including use of standard office equipment.
• Typical food/beverage laboratory and pilot plant setting for all hands-on development work including the use of standard laboratory equipment.