Green Thumb Industries (GTI) · 2 days ago
Breakdown Technician
Oglesby, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.50/hr - $20/hrGreen Thumb Industries (GTI) is seeking a Breakdown Technician responsible for breaking down dried cannabis plants for processing or sales. The role involves ensuring efficient post-harvest processes while adhering to safety and compliance regulations in a highly regulated environment.
Alternative MedicineCannabisMedical
Responsibilities
Perform the physical breakdown of the cannabis plant; must be able to use dexterity, coordination, and precision to perform tasks that require manual manipulation to break down the plants
Ensure efficient post-harvest processes; shucking (removal of flower), sorting, trimming, and other activities
Ability to meet daily production metrics
Must maintain quality standards, follow visual work instructions, and support flower quality improvement initiatives
Organizes and maintains a clean and organized work environment
Participates in the room set-up and break-down and contributes to the clean-up process of area and equipment
Follow department specific work instructions and SOP’s
Ability to recognize different strains and identify anomalies within the plants
Strong attention to detail, effective time-management skills, and ability to work in a highly regulated environment
Be aware of hazards in the workspace
Retain and understand department specific training
Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions
Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements
Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements
Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor
Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor
Report and escalate safety & quality concerns
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
Must be able to repetitively climb ladders and/or stairs and work from elevated platforms
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus
Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds (and up to 100 pounds with assistance) AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product
Must be able to work in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity for extended periods
Must be able to work at heights
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil)
Qualification
Required
Perform the physical breakdown of the cannabis plant; must be able to use dexterity, coordination, and precision to perform tasks that require manual manipulation to break down the plants
Ensure efficient post-harvest processes; shucking (removal of flower), sorting, trimming, and other activities
Ability to meet daily production metrics
Must maintain quality standards, follow visual work instructions, and support flower quality improvement initiatives
Organizes and maintains a clean and organized work environment
Participates in the room set-up and break-down and contributes to the clean-up process of area and equipment
Follow department specific work instructions and SOP's
Ability to recognize different strains and identify anomalies within the plants
Strong attention to detail, effective time-management skills, and ability to work in a highly regulated environment
Be aware of hazards in the workspace
Retain and understand department specific training
Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions
Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements
Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements
Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor
Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor
Report and escalate safety & quality concerns
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
Must be able to repetitively climb ladders and/or stairs and work from elevated platforms
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus
Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds (and up to 100 pounds with assistance) AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product
Must be able to work in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity for extended periods
Must be able to work at heights
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil)
Must be at a minimum of 21 years of age
Must possess valid state ID
Must be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements to work in in cannabis industry (requires background check and state review)
Preferred
Associate's degree or Certifications preferred
Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks
Prior cannabis experience not required
Company
Green Thumb Industries (GTI)
Green Thumb Industries Inc.
Founded in 2014
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$229.15MKey Investors
Valley National Bank
2024-09-12Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2018-10-17Post Ipo Equity· $78.08M
Leadership Team
Anthony Georgiadis
President
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