Extraction Associate

at  Tilray

JOB SUMMARY:

Oil Extraction Production Associate/Technician is responsible for ensuring daily production tasks of the oil extraction process are completed efficiently, safely and securely. The job tasks of Oil Extraction Production Associate include but are not limited to the preparation, filtration and dilution process of oil extraction and bottling, weighing, and labeling cannabis oil. Completion of all tasks are to be executed in a timely manner and within all quality parameters as specified by the quality department.
Upon completion of a minimum 6 months of training, successful candidates will receive a promotion from Extraction Associate to Extraction Technician
Due to production requirements, some weekend shifts may be required.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• In depth understanding of established values and strategy of Aphria.
• Ability to rationally analyze a situation, act on an idea or make sensible decisions that are in line with the company mission.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; Good mathematical and computation skills
• Ability to motivate others to meet demands established by the schedule.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures set forth by the Company.
• Operating knowledge of all available processing equipment and processes (i.e. scales, extraction machines etc.)
• Good understanding of computers and Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Word and Excel

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum two years of production experience in a food or health product related industry
• Demonstrated experience in a production-oriented position
• Completion of High School mandatory
• Completion of post-secondary program preferred

• Able to work well both independently and as a team
• Ensure the safety and productivity of all employees within the department.
• Ensure security of the department and facility during designated shift hours.
• Enforce all safety and processing procedures while maintaining a clean and safe workplace in accordance with all production and quality SOP’s.
• Enable effective communications between management and other employees.
• Report all incidents (inventory discrepancies, accidents, equipment failures, NCR’s, etc.) to supervision immediately upon discovery.
• Produce and prepare cannabis oil products as necessary to meet daily production demands including:
• Extraction
• Milling
• Decarboxylation
• Dilution and Filtering
• Bottling
• Inventory
• Refinement
• Winterization
• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.