Edibles Production Technician

TerrAscend
US - New Jersey - Boonton
January 20, 2025

At TerrAscend, we're on a mission to elevate the lives of our patients and customers.
We cultivate exceptional marijuana therapies for patients and high-quality products for legalized adult recreational use.
As one of North America's largest and fastest-growing multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operators, we're at the forefront of innovation and excellence.
Together we grow, shaping the future of cannabis.
Join us on this exciting journey and be part of something extraordinary!
The Edibles Production Technician will assist with the manufacturing process of gummy edible products for TerrAscend.
To Be Blunt You will be challenged to work tactically to ensure complete and on time execution of production schedules.
Regardless of the task, it's critical you have strong situational awareness and EQ as you'll work within a diverse team in the organization.
Where you'll be planted This position will be on-site at our Boonton, NJ facility.
All benefits-eligible employees are provided the following benefits:

Employee Discount (all employees eligible)
Paid-Time-Off (varies by State, please ask your Recruiter for more info)
Health, vision, and dental insurance
98Point6 (remote primary care)
401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program

Environmental Factors:

This position requires working in an environment that has a high amount of plant matter and pollen.
Areas of the facility reach high/low temperatures with high humidity levels.
Employees may have exposure to conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin, depending on department job assignments.
Employees are required to wear protective gear and have the option to wear eye and ear protection.
Certain areas of the facility use harsh chemicals for cleaning such as bleach and can have repetitive movements.
Employees should be comfortable and capable of working under all of the above conditions.

Physical Requirements:

Able to push, pull, lift, or move a minimum of 50lbs
Capable of sitting, standing kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or walking for extended periods of time
Capable of using hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel and pick
Ability to work with hazardous chemicals (butane, propane, etc.
) following strict safety guidelines
Utilize chemicals (such as bleach) to clean and maintain facility/equipment
Must wear PPE (clothing protection), close-toed non-slip shoes, and optional ear/eye protection

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

The Edibles Production Technician will perform critical tasks to ensure that the company's regulated cannabis infused products are produced in a timely, high quality, and compliant manner.
The person in this role needs to have strong attention to detail, follow direction well, maintain consistency across large volumes of products, and be an adaptable team player
Operate, clean, and maintain all equipment and kitchen area
Complete production orders with consistency and quality while maintaining reasonable speed
Keep accurate records at all steps to maintain quality and control of regulated product
Awareness and adherence to GMP, Food Safety, and QA regulations
Strict adherence to department SOPs and recipes
Maintain proper PPE and hygiene
Implementation of new systems and processes related to edibles products
Requires the ability to sit or stand for 10 hours per day and requires consistent hand eye coordination and excellent hand dexterity.
Must be able to bend, lift and stoop continuously
Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies and Qualifications:

Self-motivated to learn and improve.
Strong mathematical skills with ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide various units of measure.
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment.
High stress tolerance, adaptable, ability to work in an ever-changing environment, flexible
Effectively communicate in English, both written and verbal.
Capable of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting and/or walking for extended periods.
Ability to push, pull, or lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply information obtained from manuals, data sheets, or other documents.
Culinary background and experience, strongly preferred.
Must be and remain compliant with any and all company regulations.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

High School education or equivalent
Experience working in a GMP manufacturing or laboratory environment is preferred.
Experience in the medical marijuana/cannabis industry is preferred but not required.

#ENGMP

• Background Check Requirement
• As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired.
Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

EEO Statement At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

Disclaimer This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

This organization participates in E-Verify.
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.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so.

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