Extraction Technician

About Etain:

Etain is New York's only women-founded, vertically integrated cannabis company with dispensaries in Yonkers, Kingston, Syracuse and a flagship in Midtown East in New York City. Alongside their premium cannabis products, Etain carries a curated selection of women-owned CBD and health and wellness brands to highlight other women in the industry and their products.

Their mantra, "Take a moment with Etain", embodies the spirit and belief that their products meet the needs of our community by delivering the highest quality and purest products, so their patients feel good about investing in their health and wellbeing. They believe the future of cannabis is diverse, and they execute every day on making that future a reality by doing things differently and fostering diversity and inclusion in the cannabis space.

Objective:

The Extraction Technician will be responsible for operating and maintaining multiple forms of extraction and processing equipment within the Etain manufacturing facility in Chestertown, NY. This role involves repetitive tasks, and requires an individual passionate about cannabis extracts and concentrates, who can problem solve, operate and troubleshoot mechanical issues independently.

Essential Functions:

Extraction Technician tasks include, but are not limited to the following list. You may be asked to perform any or all of these tasks on a given day while maintaining compliance with the relevant regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Extract plant material through CO2, ethanol, or other solvents and solventless techniques.
• Process cannabis extract through a variety of post extraction processing steps including but not limited to winterization, filtration, decarboxylation, distillation and solvent recovery.
• Safely operate various machinery and equipment that may contain positive or negative pressure and may be made of glass.
• Maintain a clean work environment as well as clean equipment/tools and glassware.
• Perform preventative and restorative maintenance on all extraction, post processing, distillation, grinding, and production equipment.
• Learn and improve different extraction processes and techniques.
• Operate distillation equipment while maintaining potency objectives.
• Grind and weigh cannabis flower for extraction.
• Dispose of waste in accordance with the New York State Regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Follow the Etain LLC guidelines for sanitary practices regarding hand washing, and the use of PPE such as protective lenses, suits, gloves, shoe covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and respirators.
• Maintain Batch Manufacturing Records as required by Good Manufacturing Practices, Etain LLC, and NYS regulations.
• Participate in training sessions designed to either improve your skills or your understanding of Etain LLC and the New York State Regulations.
• Work cohesively with team members to achieve department objectives.

Competencies:

• Ability to perform repetitive actions with a high level of accuracy over time.
• Ability to use a computer and to learn new programs including seed-to-sale software for accurate record keeping.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, squat, and reach
• Ability to stand for 8 hours.
• Mechanical knowledge and skill required for troubleshooting various devices.
• Must be able to recognize and use various hand tools and occasionally power tools.
• Must be comfortable working with flammable or hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate complex machinery independently.
• Must be able to recognize if there is an issue with quality control of extracts.
• Comfortable communicating in oral and written forms to managers and coworkers.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Possess knowledge and experience of extraction processes in an industrial or consumer environment
• Passion for and knowledge of various forms of cannabis concentrates
• Must be 21 years old

Work Environment:

This is a manual labor position which requires frequent lifting and occasional heavy lifting. An individual in this role will work both independently and as part of a team, depending on the production requirements. This position operates within a factory/manufacturing setting which can have various temperature and noise environments. All members of the Etain staff must wear proper PPE including scrubs or coveralls, boot covers, non-slip shoes, protective eyewear, hair and beard nets, gloves, and respirators.

Travel:

Travel is not required as a part of this position; however online education may be offered to assist in employee development and advancement. Occasionally, this position may request travel to conferences for education and enrichment.