| Extraction Technician |  |
Dec 6, 2021🔗 👁️ 198 198 Views
🏢 Sisu Extracts 📍 Eureka, CA
💰 DOE 🗓️ Full-time 🏷️ Processing 📛 No license required
About our company
California's Supply Chain
Job description
Extraction technicians are responsible for creating high quality, unrefined oleoresin ‘crude’. Technicians will train on and perform extraction operations using the CUP30 Ethanol Extraction System (and accompanying equipment), solvent recovery operations using the Bizzy-Bee Falling Film Evaporator, and micro-extractions using our Micro-extraction system. Operators maintain the highest standards of efficiency, safety, cleanliness and accountability at all times. Proactive, can-do attitudes are our standard and we work very hard to maintain a positive, transparent and mutually supportive environment. The position is a physical one, involving standing on one's feet for long periods of time, the ability to lift 50lbs and climb a ladder.
What You'll Do
- Operate highly sophisticated extraction equipment and all associated support equipment.
- Process crude oleoresin extracts and THC concentrates.
- Clean and maintain extraction and post-processing equipment.
- Maintain strict inventory records of all plants, chemicals and equipment used in the laboratory.
- Operate, maintain, adjust and perform basic repairs to laboratory equipment such as vacuum pumps, diaphragm pumps, piston-type pumps, various small valves, balances, bench scales, falling film evaporators, recirculating heaters and chillers, and various other laboratory equipment.
- Adhere to quality control procedures.
- Dispose of waste according to state and local municipality guidelines.
- Keep laboratory, store rooms and working areas immaculately clean.
- Clean and sanitize laboratory glassware.
- Perform clerical work related to laboratory activities and maintenance.
- Comply with local and state guidelines requiring chain of custody of controlled substances.
- Maintain inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Prepare requisitions as needed.
- Ensure consistency and efficacy of product through quality control testing and procedures.
- Organize and store supplies and equipment
What You Have
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- Positive and proactive attitude
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Dependable transportation
- Must be 21+ years of age
- Ability to work cooperatively with team members at all levels
- Establishes clear expectations for self and others to achieve stated goals and objectives
- Gives regular feedback to ensure system and record accuracy
- Demonstrates receptive attitude to constructive feedback
- Demonstrates consistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision-making
- Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, challenging environment
- Be able to read and comprehend technical documents and standard operating procedures
- Possess advanced math and analytical skills
- Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for laboratories
- Ability to recover from and adapt to interruptions of routines and plans
- Ability to multitask
- Stay current with industry standards and best practices
- Be organized and detail-oriented
- Be able to work safely and considerately in close quarters with other employees
- Coordinate activities with other operators, shift leads and management
- Have experience using Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, etc)
- Contribute to a dynamic, collaborative and positive team environment and culture
Working Environment
- Operations: This position will work in an indoor manufacturing facility with uncontrolled temperatures; may be exposed to bright lighting, loud equipment, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, extremely hot and cold surfaces, hazardous/flammable liquids and vapors, and working in close proximity with other operators and managers.
- This job operates in a professional production laboratory environment and routinely uses standard industrial laboratory equipment.
- This job routinely uses office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, filing folders and binders, and may work in proximity with other operators and managers.
- Must be able to travel to both Eureka and Arcata facilities.
Job Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
- Selected candidate will be required to complete a post offer, pre-employment background check.