Processing Technician

Department: Operations Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Riverbank, CA Reporting To: Management Compensation: $18.00 - $18.50 / hour Description *Day (6am-2:30pm) and Swing Shift (2pm-10:30pm) Openings The Processing Technician is responsible for hand trimming or machine trimming dried cannabis flowers to ensure a high quality, aesthetically pleasing final product. This role requires extreme attention to detail, efficiency, and adherence to company quality standards and regulatory compliance. This is a manufacturing position in a production environment. This role will report directly to the Trimming Supervisor and work on-site at our facility in Riverbank. Responsibilities ? Prepare cannabis for packaging and distribution to dispensaries

• Log processing and trimming data on computer as needed.
• General understanding of strains.
• Extensive attention to detail.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Arrive on time with a positive and energetic attitude.
• Follow all standard operating procedures set forth by management.
• Precisely trim, sift, grind cannabis flower, removing only excess leaves and stems to maintain the integrity and aesthetic quality of the bud structure.
• Operate and monitor trimming machines if applicable, ensuring product quality.
• Maintain strict records of trimmed products, waste, QC and duration to complete the task
• Inspect the flower for mold, pests or other contaminants, reporting any issues to the supervisor.
• Accurately weigh and track all trimmed flower and waste in accordance with regulatory compliance.
• Clean and sanitize trimming tools, workstations and equipment between each strain and at the end of each shift. Keep the working area organized and in pristine condition.
• Adhere to proper PPE requirements, including gloves, coveralls and hairnets.
• Meet daily and weekly trimming quotas based on company production goals.
• Maintain efficiency without sacrificing product quality.
• Work collaboratively with team members and communicate any issues or suggestions for improvement.
• Other duties/tasks as assigned. Qualifications

Must be 21+ years old Familiar with operating automated machinery preferred Pass a Background Check Ability to work nights and weekends. Knowledge of GMP and Lean Manufacturing principles are preferred Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, climb, stretch and lift to 30 pounds. Requires the manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment and hand tools. Work Environment: This position involves a fair amount of manual labor which requires repetitive tasks. This position operates indoors, which can reach different temperatures. This position may require working at heights up to or exceeding 10 feet. The Cultivation Department operates on weekends and holidays, and standard work hours may apply regardless of day or season. Benefits: Aeriz offers a competitive wage and comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits + PTO and 401(K). Union Environment: This position is covered by PTU collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The successful candidate will work in a union-represented environment and will be expected to comply with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement as well as company policies and procedures. Wages, hours, benefits, and certain terms and conditions of employment We are a second chance friendly and equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan Paid time off and paid holidays Casual dress code Salary $18.00 - $18.50 USD per hour recblid wa25y64nm3rrsjhrjra17ywfwht35i Aeriz