Extraction Production Associate - Isolate (Day & Night Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

The Company

Open Book Extracts is an industry leading source for all your hemp-derived cannabinoids, including wholesale raw ingredients, finished goods, and custom solutions - the singular destination for excellence in cultivation, extraction, processing, manufacturing, R&D, traceability, and fulfillment. We believe in harnessing the healing powers of cannabinoids to improve lives and are looking for passionate candidates who share our enthusiasm.

Job Summary

We are expanding our MIT Extraction Isolation team with motivated and detail-oriented individuals. The Production Associate - Isolate will support the crystallization, filtration, drying, and packing of mitragynine isolate. This position reports to the Production Lead and operates under established standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring consistency, compliance, and safety in the production process.This is a full-time position working on a DuPont shift schedule (12-hour shifts, both day and night positions). Each shift team will include three associates working together, with one acting as shift lead.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment; immediately report safety concerns.
• Operate process equipment including:
  • Reactors for pH adjustment and crystallization.
  • Buchner filters and vacuum pumps for solid/liquid separation.
  • Drying tents and associated equipment for moisture removal.
  • Weigh, transfer, and package material accurately, following SOPs.
• Accurately complete batch production records and equipment logs in compliance with cGMP and GDP standards.
• Sanitize production areas, filters, tools, and workspaces per SOPs.
• Assist with set-up, monitoring, and shutdown of process equipment.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure production targets and timelines are met.
• Follow all company safety policies, including use of PPE (respirators, gloves, hearing protection, etc.).
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.
• Comfortable working with acids, bases, solvents, and process equipment under controlled conditions.
• Must be able to work both day or night shifts, as scheduled.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; further education a plus.
• Prior chemical manufacturing or production experience is preferred, but not required.

Additional Details

• This is a full-time position based out of Roxboro, NC.
• Background and reference checks required.
• Day shift schedule: 6AM-6:30PM; Night shift schedule: 6PM-6:30AM. Both Day & Night are DuPont-model schedules.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time (10-13 hours) with frequent kneeling and bending.
• Work with heavy fumes, plants, airborne particles and chemicals.
• Must be comfortable working with and around heavy machinery.
• May experience moderately high noise levels.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Open Book Extracts is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.