Job Title: Processing Associate
Reports to: Processing Manager
Supervises: n/a
Oversees: Processing
Organization: Berkshire Welco
Effective Date: June 2023
Collecting applicants to hire for the month of June 2023
Core Duties:
This position is responsible for manicuring wet or dry plant material, breaking down plants, and packaging plant material and infused products. This person will also have some responsibility for tracking product electronically on systems to ensure compliance with state laws and program regulations.
Principal Responsibilities:
Under direction from the Processing Manager, the Processing Associate is responsible for handling and processing plant material, running standard production machinery, and assisting with general packaging of products within our production facility. The Processing Associate’s duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
· Hand trim flower from plants in a quick and efficient manner, while ensuring high quality product standards
· Track the amount of unusable waste for each plant/batch, in addition to usable by-products
· Assure daily compliance with company policies including but not limited to: state/local regulation compliance, security protocols, access protocols, facility maintenance, and work schedules
· Accurately perform filling, packaging, and labeling of products within the production facility. This includes, but is not limited to: finished flower, pre-rolls, cartridges, concentrates, edibles, and other marijuana infused products.
· Maintain that all production areas and equipment are clean and sanitized at all times according to standard operating procedures.
· Ensure that all sections of production are in complete accordance with all Massachusetts regulations.
· Maintain accurate records of daily production and communicate those records to management.
· Work as a member of a fast-paced team environment to help the team meet group goals.
· Understand and apply the use of Metrc, our seed to sale tracking program.
· Possess a willingness to work hard and learn every day.
· Learn and perform proper techniques for harvesting, drying and curing Cannabis
· Follow appropriate control measures to prevent mixing of batches and/or weights of batches.
· Perform in-process and post-process quality assurance testing and conduct visual inspections to ensure the product meets or exceeds set quality standards.
The above job description in no way states or implies these duties are the only duties performed by this employee. The incumbent is expected to perform other related duties necessary for the effective operation of the Company.
The Pass reserves the right to change or alter any of the above duties and responsibilities according to the operational needs of the Company.
Essential Work Experience and Qualifications:
· Must be able to work well in a group and independently and demonstrate self-motivation and initiative.
· Must be able to adapt quickly to changes in policy, procedure, and technique.
· Must have a basic understanding of the Medical Marijuana laws, rules and regulations set forth by the state.
· Ability to perform a monotonous task with great efficiency over 8 hour work periods without losing quality.
· High School Education or GED graduate; some college or college graduate preferred.
· 1-2 years experience processing cannabis or other botanicals preferred.
· 1-2 years experience in warehousing and inventory preferred.
· Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
· Ability to use and manage METRC; experience using METRC preferred
· Ability to communicate clearly and accurately
· Must be at least 21 years of age
· Must pass CORI background checks
· Must be able to meet all shift requirements with regularity, predictability and consistency
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
· Long periods of prolonged standing and sitting while maintaining focus.
· Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (100 pounds with assistance) AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with plants and product.
About Berkshire Welco:
Berkshire Welco d/b/a The Pass, welcomes individuals of every race, color, orientation, age, gender, origin, veteran status, and those harmed from directly and indirectly by prior cannabis prohibition. We hire smart, talented workers from all walks of life and all experience levels for our vertically integrated MA cannabis business. We embrace LGBTQ , Minorities, Women & Veterans and other equity applicants throughout our community. Welco intends to be a company where employees bring their individual identities, differences, and talents together to work as a team, across all our locations and operations. In short: we don’t want biases or stereotypes holding either us or you back.
Welco is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in all areas of its work and operations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact: Human Resources.