Extraction Technician

Company

Entourage Health Corp. (formerly WeedMD Inc.) is the publicly traded parent company of Entourage Brands Corp. (formerly WeedMD RX Inc.) and CannTx Life Sciences Inc., licence holders producing and distributing cannabis products for both the medical and adult-use markets. The Company owns and operates a 158-acre state-of-the-art greenhouse, outdoor and processing facility located in Strathroy, ON as well as a fully licensed 26,000 sq. ft. Aylmer, ON processing facility, specializing in cannabis extraction. With the addition of Starseed Medicinal, a medical-centric brand, Entourage has expanded its multi-channeled distribution strategy. Starseed’s industry-first, exclusive partnership with LiUNA, the largest construction union in Canada, along with employers and union groups complements Entourage’s direct sales to medical patients. In 2021, Entourage acquired craft cultivator CannTx Life Sciences Inc. which operates out of its state-of-the-art micropropagation and specialty extraction facility in Guelph, Ontario. Entourage’s elite adult-use product portfolio includes craft brand Royal City Cannabis, Color Cannabis and Saturday Cannabis – sold across eight provincial distribution agencies. The Company also maintains strategic relationships in the seniors’ market and supply agreements with Shoppers Drug Mart. It is the exclusive Canadian producer and distributor of award-winning U.S.-based wellness brand Mary’s Medicinals sold in both medical and adult-use channels. Entourage recently announced an exclusive collaboration with The Boston Beer Company subsidiary to launch cannabis-infused beverages in Canada.

Summary

The Extraction Technician, under the direction of the Extraction Supervisor is primarily responsible for the extraction and production of cannabis derivatives. The position will also be responsible for properly operating and maintaining extraction equipment and ensuring protocols are strictly followed. The Extraction Technician must be detail-oriented, task-focused, and has a demonstrated ability to achieve production targets.

Job Duties

• Production, sampling, and refinement of all CO2 extracted terpene blends that are produced within the Extraction Lab
• Operation of all equipment associated with the production of CO2 extracted terpene blends within the Extraction Lab
• Pre-extraction preparation including material intake, grinding binning, column packing & unpacking, CO2 tank filling, etc.
• Post-extraction waste disposal and associated documentation
• Collecting all crude terpene blends that are produced, weighing, labeling, and storing the produced crude terpene blends properly prior to refinement
• Refinement of all crude terpene blends to prepare for sampling and delivery to clients.
• Sampling finished products for analysis.
• Maintaining inventory records of material used in extraction process
• Data entry associated with batch processing, cleaning, maintenance, etc.
• Cleaning of the general working area associated with your shift
• Other tasks as assigned and needed by the production schedule

Qualifications

• Two or more years of work experience in a related industry
• Postsecondary degree or diploma in chemistry, chemical or mechanical engineering, or related field an asset
• Previous experience with extraction equipment an asset
• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and use of hands
• Excellent communication when needed to be absent, delegating tasks appropriately before leaving
• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team
• Dedication to provide the highest levels of service
• Excellent attendance and reliability

Entourage thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Entourage will accommodate all applicants with disabilities to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment and hiring process. Accommodation will be provided upon request and in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. Entourage will work cooperatively, and in a spirit of respect, with all partners in the accommodation process.

Entourage is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, receipt of public assistance (in housing only), sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding) or sexual orientation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aylmer, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 2 years (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (required)
• Night Shift (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No

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