Extraction Pre-Production Associate

Are you passionate about Cannabis but don't know how to break into the industry? Are you a veteran in the industry looking for a place to grow your roots? Do you have a Facility Agent License? Apply today to join Sonoran Roots' team of trailblazers

Sonoran Roots is looking for a motivated and reliable individual to join our team as Extraction Pre-Production Associate, working alongside our extraction team.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Sonoran Roots is a vertically integrated, craft cannabis company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. As an independent and locally owned company founded by Arizona natives, Sonoran Roots maintains a focus on producing high quality, clean, and compliant cannabis products for its customers.

The company owns and operates three cultivation facilities (Mesa & Tempe), a state-of-the-art extraction lab (Tempe), and well-established retail dispensaries (Glendale, Chandler, Flagstaff, Tucson, Tempe-Mesa, Phoenix, Mesa & Queen Creek). Our family of brands is well known for quality in the Arizona market and includes Sonoran Roots Cannabis, Charlie's Prerolls, Canamo Concentrates, and Ponderosa Dispensaries.

Sonoran Roots recently won back to back awards, placing again in the Cannabis Business Times 2024 Best Cannabis Companies To Work For | Cultivation, proving our company really is the best Cannabis company to work for in Arizona.

Achievements:

• Cannabis Business Times 2024 Best Cannabis Companies To Work For | Cultivation
• "Best Cannabis Vape" - Canamo - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024
• "Best Dispensary for Service" - Ponderosa - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024
• "Best Flower Brand" - Sonoran Roots - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024

Our Mission:

Provide the most consistent, high-quality products and services to the patients, customers, and dispensaries of Arizona, while making a lasting, positive impact on employees and the community.

Our Values:

R: Respect - Treat people with appreciation and dignity

O: Open-Mindedness - Be willing to listen to other ideas and consider alternative solutions

O: Opportunity - look at any obstacle as the means to creating possibility

T: Teamwork - the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

S: Sincerity - take pride in your work and be mindful in how your actions impact others

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Extraction Pre-Production Associate supports the preparation of all extraction materials needed for the extraction process.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Properly handle pre and post extraction plant matter and materials with care and attention.
• Perform all material preparation following strict standard operating procedures by company, and AZDHS regulations.
• Provide vital cleaning and sanitization of the Extraction Preparation room, freezer, and its respected equipment.
• Understand and comply to procedures, methodologies, and compliance steps for tracking cannabis product from preparation to disposal.
• Ensure consistency and efficacy of product through quality control, standard operating procedures and proper documentation.
• Ensure personal hygiene is acceptable before performing any type of production activities by washing hands, wearing all applicable personal protective equipment, etc.
• Sanitize all pre-production equipment and tools including workspace, utensils, containers, and storage racks.
• Complete the weighing packaging, labeling, and documentation of all products, as well as the tracking of batch numbers.
• Ensure the above information is accurate, appropriately documented and listed clearly in accordance with the state regulation and company standard operating procedures

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Facility Agent (FA) card is required to start work
• Attention to detail and ability and willingness to follow instructions.
• Ability to work around strong odors.
• Reliable attendance and communication.
• Quick learner and willing to be coachable and flexible with work tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to details.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to details.
• Capable of maintaining focus and physical stamina in a fast-paced production-driven environment.
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred):

• Experience in the cannabis industry (formal or informal).
• High school diplomas or GED equivalent (required)
• Must be 21+ and able to pass required background checks.
• General knowledge of cannabis and related products

Job Type: 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts, Monday to Friday, occasional weekend availability.

Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Additionally, all FULL TIME Sonoran Roots employees receive:

• Health insurance plans.
• Annual performance and pay review.
• Year-end bonus eligibility for every employee.
• Monthly rewards points for free products at Ponderosa Dispensary, so you can sample what you are helping to promote.
• Employee discount (25%) at Ponderosa Dispensary.
• Employee Referral Bonus - $250 if you refer someone who gets hired (conditions apply).

Ability to commute/relocate: Tempe

Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Criminal background check will be performed; most marijuana-related crimes will not negatively impact an application.