Extraction Technician II

Job Title: Extraction Technician II 

Department: Processing 

Reports to: Extraction Lead and/or Supervisor 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly 

Location: Quincy, FL 

POSITION SUMMARY   

Extraction Technician II is responsible for performing extraction and production operations.  The focus of the role is to prep, weigh, operate extraction equipment, and ensure quality of input and output material.  The role requires attention to detail and an understanding of extraction equipment and science. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Ensure incoming inspections (moisture, texture, overall quality, size through sort, etc.) of incoming batches of flower and pre roll material are being performed 

• Ensure socks are filled and any other necessary pre-operation duties are completed and correct. 

• Perform proper setup and change over of equipment to ensure efficient operation of preroll, BHO, Ethanol, CO2, and supportive processes (winterization, filter, off gassing, etc.) packaging, extraction, extraction support equipment and processes, and labeling equipment 

• Trained and have been signed off to operate and monitor machinery at least three extraction and supplementary machines, including but not limited to BHO extractors, ethanol extractors.CO2 extractors, Roto equipment, VTA, winterization process, etc. 

• Trained to perform machine setup, changeover, normal operations, and escalate complex issues to maintenance.  Conduct and document routine equipment checks and minor adjustments during operations. 

• Fill out all proper paperwork checks and PM documentation, submitting any issues with equipment to leads and Facilities and Maintenance 

• Ensure all safety protocols of equipment is operating correctly, checking that the rate is to standard and machines are operating correctly 

• Ensure cleaning processes and/or runs for equipment, verification paperwork is filled out, and PPE per cGMP and Trulieve maintenance standards are being performed 

• Train Extraction Technician I to perform activities, machine/sock fill, monitor ovens, label and other job duties to quality standards 

• Maintain detailed records of completed tasks for documentation and traceability 

• Collaborate with the facilities and maintenance team and leadership to resolve any issues and questions in the documentation  

• Monitor equipment to ensure optimal performance to SOPs and address any issues 

• Notify leads of any quality, machine operation, and material challenges as they occur, as well as fixes performed 

• Attend to other job duties as assigned by management 

QUALIFICATIONS   

• Controls and instrumentation experience 

• Ensure timeliness of return from breaks 

• Work in a fast-paced controlled environment 

• Work with chemicals, oils, and sharp objects 

• Be able to lift 50 lbs 

• 1+ year in working with processing quality at Trulieve 

• Able to work under minimum supervision 

• Able to work under pressure 

• Able to manage changes in working schedule 

• Minimum 6 months in the Extraction Technician I role or 2 years working with equivalent equipment complexity 

• SAP/Emaint/state mandated system (Metrc, Biotrack, MJ Freeway) entry experience preferred 

• Outstanding communication, documentation, and organizational skills 

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age (or a minimum of 18 years of age in CT, PA and WV) 

• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS   

• Work in close proximity and with cannabis flower and particulates on a daily basis 

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance 

• Strong analytical skills with a focus on safety 

• Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks 

• Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection) 

• Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as; reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions 

• Must have proven mechanical and problem solving aptitude 

• Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers and leadership  

• Working in an environment with equipment that produces continuous low-level sound (Moderate noise) 

WORK SCHEDULE 

40+ hours weekly with flexible hours depending on department needs. Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.