Trim Associate - Machine
12 days ago
Mesa
Job DescriptionDo you want to grow your roots in the Cannabis industry? Are you a fan of Ponderosa Dispensary? Do you have a Facility Agent License? Apply to join the Sonoran Roots team! Sonoran Roots is looking for a highly motivated and reliable individual to join our team as a Trim Associate - Machine Trim. ABOUT THE COMPANY: Sonoran Roots is a vertically integrated, craft cannabis company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. As an independent and locally owned company founded by Arizona natives, Sonoran Roots maintains a focus on producing high quality, clean, and compliant cannabis products for its customers. The company owns and operates three cultivation facilities (Mesa & Tempe), a state-of-the-art extraction lab (Tempe), and well-established retail dispensaries (Glendale, Chandler, Flagstaff, Tucson, Phoenix, Tempe-Mesa, Mesa & Queen Creek). Our family of brands is well known for quality in the Arizona market and includes Sonoran Roots Cannabis, Charlie's Prerolls, Canamo Concentrates, and Ponderosa Dispensaries. Sonoran Roots recently won back to back awards, placing again in the Cannabis Business Times 2024 Best Cannabis Companies To Work For | Cultivation, proving our company really is the best Cannabis company to work for in Arizona. Achievements: • Cannabis Business Times 2024 Best Cannabis Companies To Work For | Cultivation, • "Best Cannabis Vape" - Canamo - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024, • "Best Dispensary for Service" - Ponderosa - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024 Provide the most consistent, high-quality products and services to the patients, customers, and dispensaries of Arizona, while making a lasting, positive impact on employees and the community. Our Values: R: Respect - Treat people with appreciation and dignity O: Open-Mindedness - Be willing to listen to other ideas and consider alternative solutions O: Opportunity - look at any obstacle as the means to creating possibility T: Teamwork - the whole is greater than the sum of the parts S: Sincerity - take pride in your work and be mindful in how your actions impact others ABOUT THE POSITION: The Trim Associate is responsible for accurately and efficiently trimming harvested cannabis plants with a trimming machine to prepare them for sale and consumption. This role is essential in maintaining the quality, appearance, and consistency of the final product. The Trim Associate must meet the minimum weight output requirements per shift while following company standards and complying with all regulatory requirements. A high level of productivity, consistency, and attention to detail is critical for success in this position. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Maintain the quality, appearance, and integrity of cannabis flowers throughout the trimming process., • Inspect cannabis for quality assurance, checking for contaminants, and report any issues to the Trim Supervisor., • Ensure all finished product meets quality and compliance specifications., • Assist with inventory, maintain sanitary practices, follow waste protocols, and clean tools, machines, and work areas as required., • Uphold and enforce all AZ Department of Health Services ("AZDHS") rules, regulations, and compliance standards., • Wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times., • Complete daily tasks checklists with efficiency, accuracy, and consistency., • Help maintain a safe, clean, and professional working environment., • Safely and compliantly transport cannabis products within the facility as needed., • Perform repetitive tasks with precision, consistency, and strong attention to detail., • Operate trimming machines in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and company SOPs., • Perform routine cleaning, sanitizing, and basic maintenance on trimming machines., • Perform touch-up trimming and apply bud sorting as needed to meet quality requirements., • Strong attention to detail, ensuring precision in trimming and quality control., • Ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining product quality., • Physical dexterity for handling small tools and repetitive manual tasks., • Ability to operate machinery., • Ability to follow strict hygiene and sanitary protocols., • Basic understanding of AZDHS rules and regulations (or willingness to learn)., • Strong organizational skills to manage tasks and meet productivity goals., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment., • Excellent time management and ability to complete daily tasks within set deadlines., • Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently., • Strong communication skills to report any issues or discrepancies., • High school diploma or GED equivalent., • Experience in trimming, horticulture, or plant care is a plus. This role requires continuous movement throughout the shift, including standing or sitting for extended periods, bending, stooping, and performing repetitive hand and arm movements for tasks. The employee must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The position involves driving to and visiting all facility locations as needed and working in diverse environmental conditions - both indoors and outdoors - which may include exposure to heat, humidity, or cold. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times to maintain safety and compliance standards. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour plus Benefits: Additionally, all FULL TIME Sonoran Roots employees receive: • Health insurance plans., • Annual performance and pay review., • Year-end bonus eligibility for every employee., • Monthly rewards points for free products at Ponderosa Dispensary, so you can sample what you are helping to promote., • Employee discount (25%) at Ponderosa Dispensary., • Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy.