At Bountiful Farms, our quality standards for the product and our compassion for our consumers is unparalleled. We have a passion for what we do, and we are driven to develop a product line that is not only the purest in the industry but something we are personally proud to make available to our patients. The investment in our people and infrastructure has allowed us to grow product made with care and devotion for our patients and caregivers.
Our promise is to deliver the best of ourselves into our product(s) and to always keep our patient’s health and well-being first and foremost. We are devoted to making diverse, high-quality cannabis products available to all eligible patients and caregivers.
Job Title Solventless Extraction Technician
Location Lakeville, MA
Reports to Solventless Extraction Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Solventless Extraction Technician is responsible for the daily preparation of solventless extracts from fresh frozen cannabis flower. Here at Bountiful Farms Solvent-less Division we offer Live Premium SHO(Solvent-less hash oil) and Live SHO. Live Premium Solventless Hash Oil is made from only the First Wash 70u-149u trichome heads. This range of trichome heads will be the ripest, juiciest resin the plant offers. First Wash is the shortest and lightest agitation that happens throughout a batch. Live SHO equals more chlorophyl as the trichome heads are pre agitated, Washes 2-5 combined, Solventless Hash Oil made from 40u-179u trichome heads. Both these products are achieved/created through 4 separate washes for a total of 105 minutes of agitation. Agitation is done primarily through automated agitation in addition to manually with a food grade paddle. This manual labor in addition to the temperature of the room make this a physically demanding position. Both products come from cannabis that is carefully harvested to not rupture the max membrane protecting the trichome head and frozen immediately. This ensures the highest of quality product full terpenes and cannabinoids. This is the first step in the process after the material is collected it goes into a fresh frozen specific freezer. From there it goes through the agitation process, followed by the freeze drier overnight and from there the next day the product is pressed into rosin at approximately 8000PSI.
The Solventless Extraction Technician is responsible for the processing and purification of cannabis fresh frozen flower through agitation, heat, and other refinement techniques. The Solventless Extraction Technician is also responsible for the creation of products with various viscosities/textures using various curing techniques. The Extraction Technician will perform and help optimize all daily tasks in the hash lab with attention to safety, detail, efficiency, and quality, and will assist the Solventless Extraction Manager by providing support with lab operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide fresh frozen preparation best practices to harvest team
- Washing (both manually and automated)
- Pressing
- Packaging (Jars & Vape)
- Harvesting Preparation
- Cleanup and sanitary preventative maintenance
- Rosin and Post Processing
- Pulling From Freeze Drier
- Prepping Bags for Squishing (25 Micron)
- Squishing
- Collection
- Post Processing
- Packaging
- Pre-cleaning Jars
- Quality Control
- Ability to complete production schedule in a timely manner to company standard as assigned by the Solventless Extraction Manager
- Execution of hash lab operations in accordance with all written SOP's and in accordance with local and state regulations.
- Performing timed agitations for a total of 105 min per batch
- Recording of data, notes, and observations within logs/laboratory notebooks. Specifically keeping diligent track of yield % and how that varies each refinement step
- Performing and troubleshooting routine and preventative maintenance on instruments.
- Operation and maintenance of equipment.
- Taking inventory of all materials including materials, supplies, consumables, spare parts for equipment etc.
- Monitoring supply of fresh frozen needs and coordinating with Solventless Extraction Manager/Cultivation Manager to help ensure adequate supply on hand for production needs.
- Assisting Solventless Extraction Manager with day-to-day lab operations, as well as having flexibility and willingness to learn new processes as needed.
QUALIFICIATIONS:
- Prior solventless extraction experience preferably with Harvest Right and Low Temp Plates
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn variety of systems.
- Familiar with solventless extraction and separation principles as well as a basic understanding of curing techniques.
- Passionate team player, willing to take direction and learn new skills.
- Hard-working, punctual, and willing to work alongside Solventless Extraction Manager to brainstorm solutions for the lab’s changing needs and goals when necessary.
- Experience working with METRC is a bonus
- Ability to complete work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity through coordinated workflow and efficient systems.
- Experience in proper parchment fold for directional flow
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must be able to lift 75 pounds.
- Must be able to sit/stand for 8-hour shifts; combination of sitting/standing varies per shift
- Must be able to withstand cold temperatures; average temperature of room during wash is 38F
- The person in this position will consistently work in an environment with possible exposure to dust (kief), strong cannabis odors (terpenes), and some degree of cleaning product odors. Although systems are in place to mitigate these factors, there is still exposure to some degree.
SCHEDULE:
- 9am-5:30pm, one weekday off depending on rotation, every Saturday required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you 21 years of age or older?
Language:
Shift availability:
Ability to Relocate:
- Lakeville, MA 02347: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person