Extraction Associate – Leamington, ON
About Tilray Brands Inc.
Tilray Brands is a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is changing people's lives for the better – one person at a time – by inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life by providing them with products that meet the needs of their mind, body, and soul and invoke a sense of wellbeing. Tilray’s mission is to be the trusted partner for its patients and consumers by providing them with a cultivated experience and health and wellbeing through high-quality, differentiated brands and innovative products. A pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, and distribution, Tilray’s unprecedented production platform supports over 20 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and alcoholic beverages.
Looking to develop your career at the forefront of a rapidly expanding industry?
Job Summary:
Extraction Associate 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 successful completion of a minimum 6 months of training, candidates may be eligible for promotion from Extraction Associate to Extraction Technician, subject to demonstrating the necessary skills and achieving success in their role.
Due to production requirements, some weekend shifts may be required.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will consist of:
- 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.
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
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 50lbs repeatedly
- Must be able to wear/use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time (i.e. face mask, gloves, lab coat, hair net)
- Must be able to work in an enclosed and secure work area
Tilray Brands welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.
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