Manufacturing Technician (Cannabis)

Boonton, NJ
TerrAscend – Manufacturing /
Full-Time /
On-site
At TerrAscend, we are on a mission to shape the future of the cannabis industry by creating leading marijuana-based therapies for patients and developing premium products for legalized adult recreational use.  We are one of the largest and fastest growing multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operators in North America.  We’re on a roll and are just getting started! 

Position Description: This person in this position will assist with formulating the tinctures, blending terpenes back in, prepping distillates, and more within the laboratory.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Adhere to the daily production schedule to ensure attainment of efficiency goals.
    • Verify that all applicable working areas, tools, and processing equipment are maintained and in good working order prior to the start of each shift or batch.
    • Clean and sanitize glassware, transfer materials, storage vessels, tools and working surfaces.
    • Manufactures products in accordance processing batch records using manual and semi-automated equipment.
    • Maintains and calibrates equipment as needed.
    • Keep work area cleaned and well organized.
    • Inspect work area upon arrival and departure for proper safety and eGMP.
    • Accurately completes batch records and associated documentation.
    • Troubleshoots equipment and process problems.
    • Supports process development.
    • Contribute to continuous improvement of TerrAscend processes.
    • Ensure the safety of themselves and other by maintaining a safe and orderly workspace.
    • Other duties in post-processing production, packaging, labeling and R & D as required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

    • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Biochemistry or related fields.
    • Positive attitude & Self-motivated.
    • Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
    • Able to push, pull or lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
    • Capable of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting and or walking for extended periods of time.

Benefits

    • Employee Discount (all employees eligible)
    • 15 days PTO (40 hours rollover allowance)
    • Health, vision, and dental insurance (with telehealth option)
    • 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Life Insurance
    • Short & Long Term Disability


*** 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 you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

Esta Organización Participa en E-Verify.
Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar, este empleador está requerido a darle instrucciones por escrito y una oportunidad de contactar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o a la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para que pueda empezar a resolver el problema antes de que el empleador pueda tomar cualquier acción en su contra, incluyendo la terminación de su empleo. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Para más información sobre E-Verify, o si usted cree que su empleador ha violado sus responsabilidades de E-Verify, por favor contacte a DHS.

Statement on External Recruiting Agencies
TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.