Cannabis jobs at Polaris Innovations

Polaris Innovations, LLC operates as a large-scale hemp manufacturing facility. The company was founded and organized to provide retail and business-to-business CBD solutions to a broad consumer base. Our Mission is to enrich the lives of those around us through our commitment to the distribution and development of CBD solutions. We will utilize the operating and manufacturing experience and expertise of its senior leadership team to coach and develop a team with a focus on cGMP manufacturing specification and future FDA regulations. Polaris Innovations delivers trusted B2C and B2B products in both national and international markets with first-in-class product offerings that emphasize the company's core values: Honest Business Practices, Product Integrity and a Family-focus. As we grow our business we are seeking out team members that possess high-character, a passion for helping others and a desire to be great!

The Extraction Technician II is primarily responsible for assisting all commercial extraction activities and maintaining a highly organized and hygienic facility. The Extraction II technician takes direction from the Extraction lead and Extraction Technician II , mandated by DEF, and works independently to complete tasks as it relates to production, monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing the production areas under the company’s prescribed Standard Operating Procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Be able to lead extraction room operations in absence of DEF or Extraction Lead.
• Maintain a sterile laboratory environment with a high focus on organization and cleanliness.
• Maintain process equipment in congruence with SOP’s.
• Handle & maintain integrity of raw material.
• Record daily production data in manufacturing record logs.
• Accurately records inventory and depletion of plant material, chemicals and other supplies
• Operate extraction equipment as listed in company SOP’s
• Work as part of a team to meet production goals
• Able to multitask while exercising extreme attention to detail
• Good communication skills, verbal and written, with the entire team
• Capable of working with hazardous chemicals and is able to identify and report unsafe equipment, conditions and practices so that they may be corrected prior to an incident
• Ability to interpret, follow, and learn complex technical instructions
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

· B.S. in engineering, chemistry, biology, food sciences, or applied manufacturing degree

· Prior laboratory and extraction experience

· Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Training

· Must maintain current knowledge of and adhere to all policy and regulations of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission Recreational Marijuana Program; Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Department of Agriculture, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

· Familiarity with OSHA & EPA guidelines in relation to dealing with hazardous chemicals

Required Skills & Experience

· Excellent computer, mathematical, language and reasoning skills

· Ethanol and CO2 extraction processes and methodologies

· Ability to execute highly technical operating procedures

· Meticulous attention to detail

Preferred Skills & Experience

· Knowledge of Oregon marijuana laws, Oregon Liquor Control Commission Recreational Marijuana Program regulations, and Oregon Health Authority requirements and Oregon Department of Agriculture rules; Previous marijuana industry experience preferred with priority given to candidates with experience in licensed manufacturing facilities

· Comfortable working in a dynamic, start-up environment

· Wet Chemistry, Fluid Mechanics, and Thermodynamics of endothermic fluids

· Separation sciences & chemical purification

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements

· Must be able to individually lift up to 50 lbs.

· Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach and lift for long periods of time

**Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions**

Work Requirements

· Understand the complexity of compliance requirements governing our businesses, including the following types of regulatory agencies: Oregon Liquor Control Commission Recreational Marijuana Program, Fire Department, City Zoning and Planning, Oregon Health Authority, and the Oregon Department of Agriculture

· Must be able to work in manufacturing or production facilities with moderate to loud noise level and changing working conditions. May require use of safety equipment or personal protective equipment, as needed

· Must be able to work in an office environment with moderate to loud noise level

· Must be able to acquire OLCC Marijuana Worker’s Permit prior to beginning employment

Travel Requirements

· Occasionally requires local travel, as needed.

Pacific Joint Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 Hour Shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:It is our company's policy to always wear masks and practice social distancing when possible during COVID-19. We also sanitize surfaces which are touched regularly.

Experience:

• Cannabis: 2 years (Preferred)
• STEM: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Company's website:

• polariscbdinnovations.com

Company's Facebook page:

• facebook.com/polarishemp/

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