Post Harvest Automation 1st Shift

at  Common Citizen

ABOUT US

Common Citizen, a Michigan-based cannabis company, is dedicated to reshaping perceptions around cannabis and enhancing lives through our principles of ‘cannabis for humanity’ and ‘change for the better.’ Prioritizing people in all aspects, from cultivating high-quality cannabis to providing a world-class customer experience, we embody a commitment to continuous improvement. As we aspire to be recognized as a Fortune Magazine ‘Best Company To Work For,’ our family of brands also includes 8 cannabis retail stores serving their respective local communities under 4 brands – LIV Cannabis Co., Pure Lapeer Canna, Xplore Cannabis, and Cannavista Wellness, creating a seamless network where we are all one. Join us at Common Citizen for a collaborative and inclusive journey, anchored in the principles of ‘cannabis for humanity’ and a commitment to positive change.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING AND THE SKILLS WE NEED:

• Must have at least 1 year (2-3 years preferable) of hands-on experience in a factory, production, food service, or fast-paced manufacturing environment with measurable goals and working standards.
• Ability to measure, package, and label in a precise manner.
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate using electronic media such as Slack and Outlook Email.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Knowledge of basic MS Office and METRC. LeafLogix is a plus.
• Efficient cultivation/production work ethic with application of Lean tools.
• Must have strong attention to detail and hold themselves accountable to Standards of Work.
• Solid communication and documentation skills.
• This is a dynamic team, and as such daily tasks may vary, resulting in a fast paced and lively work environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Bending, stooping, squatting
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Every position at Common Citizen from seed to sale, is contributing to our mission to serve our fellow citizens of Michigan with the highest quality, safest cannabis product through our highly individualized and education-oriented provisioning centers. The Post-Harvest Trim Citizen is responsible for trimming, weighing, packaging, and collecting data for harvested plants.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Outlined below is what we see you doing at this point in time. We are a fast-growing company looking for people that are excited to grow along with us.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Directly responsible for all stages of trimming through the transfer to the Quarantine Room
• Responsible for production and labeling of some secondary products to include small flower, trim and fresh frozen material for extraction
• Providing accurate and timely information to leads relating to weights, measures, quantities, etc.
• Responsible for weighing and packaging concentrates and edibles.
• Retrieving items to support operations from other areas such as the cure tube room, 5S space, non-cannabis inventory, and cleaning supplies etc.
• Support machine(s) change over by cleaning and staging the equipment drums
• Identify and communicate problems to Lead such as mold, diseases, insects, etc. that may have a negative impact quality
• Ensure sanitation standards are followed with respect to process equipment maintenance (i.e., nutrient reservoirs and irrigation) and finished goods production equipment (i.e., auto-trimmer, Pre-roll, extraction, etc.)
• Be able to identify and mitigate Waste/Product and Process Defects – considering a wide variety of defects such as plant disease, bad insects, poor product quality, etc.
• Accountable for quality control checks (Leader Standard Work) to ensure process and product quality align with company standards and assure Citizens maintain a clean and tidy workspace (5-S Standard)
• Collaborate with all Citizens in improving daily tasks, assure proper training, and provide process audits with a passion for Continuous Improvement.
• Communicate with clarity and consistency to maintain a positive and progressive team atmosphere.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

WHY YOU’D LOVE THIS ROLE

You have:

• A high level of professionalism and believe in our founding principles: “Cannabis for humanity” and “Change for the better”. As such, you enjoy being involved in the community and being a steward for the company and the positive change that we believe in.
• A passion for providing the residents and visitors of Michigan with the highest quality and safest cannabis products in the state.
• A desire to change the social perception of cannabis and a passion for humanity.
• A constant desire to learn new skills and believe in continuous improvement, both personally and professionally.
• Value integrity and honesty and want to bring those values to the cannabis industry.
• Enjoy being part of a team and sharing your skills with your fellow citizens.
• An appreciation for all stages of the production cycle of cannabis, including harvesting, trimming and processing.
• An awareness of the contamination risk between a commercial and home grow, and thus can commit to not operating a home grow while working with us in the greenhouse.

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits active first of the month following your first day of employment.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discount.
• Employee sponsored life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401K & 401K matching.

Common Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect for all people. If you are a member of an equity group, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application, cover letter or resume.