Since helping to create this industry, GenCanna remains the single-source, full-service provider for premium hemp-derived CBD and other best-in-class cannabinoids.  Located just outside of Lexington, Kentucky, GenCanna offers a broad and innovative variety of custom formulations, value-added products, and bulk ingredients to meet diverse customer needs, including industry-leading flavored oil drops, water-soluble liquids and powders, and high-quality distillates. 

Position Summary 

The Production Technician (Technician) will support all activities related to operating, maintaining, and documenting any of the production processes from 6pm to 6am on a 2/2/3 schedule.  The Technician will assist with all production activities and maintain a highly organized and hygienic facility as this role places high importance on safety and conformity to SOPs and other internal processes. 

Position Specific Responsibilities 

• Learn and perform all duties under compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices 

• Operate production equipment in a safe and efficient manner; maintain and inspect equipment and raw material, following all applicable policies and procedures 

• Pull test samples for batches and handle responsibility consistently, timely, and accurately 

• Label, weigh, and package products for inventory, accurately recording data and depletion of plant material, chemicals and other supplies 

• Maintain accurate inventory numbers 

• Utilize and ensure compliance with quality systems such as cleaning records, equipment logs, batch records, deviation reports, etc. 

• Load, unload, and run production equipment according to SOP 

• Support the development and refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and continuous process improvement projects 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with peers and supervisors, including sharing ideas/suggestions for and/or concerns with production processes to leadership  

• Follow OSHA safety standards and company safety protocols, correctly using all provided PPE, reporting any facility or employee-related safety issues to management 

• Use excellent time management skills and demonstrate comfort working in a fast-paced environment 

• Work closely with supervisor to learn general leadership and management skills, responsibilities and expectations 

• Ability to adhere to work schedule, which may include weekends, holidays, and overtime 

Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or GED required   

• Previous cGMP and/or manufacturing experience preferred; food industry experience preferred 

• Basic computer proficiency; able to record and enter data, utilize email and training resources 

• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and be self-motivated to achieve high quality results 

• Mechanically inclined with experience monitoring and operating equipment and basic hand and power tools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, etc.)  

• Familiar with high-pressure systems, distillation equipment and similar process equipment preferred 

• Possess high attention to detail and the ability to maintain precise documentation 

• Demonstrate high sense of urgency and ownership of assigned tasks 

• Ability to learn and follow cGMP, HACCP, OSHA, and other regulatory and safety requirements 

• Able to achieve forklift certification while working at GenCanna 

Professional Qualifications