Processing Associate

PROCESSING ASSOCIATE POSITION:

THE PASS is an adult-use recreational cannabis business led by experienced entrepreneurs from the spirits, cannabis and marketing industries. We are located in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts’ southernmost town of Sheffield.

This position is responsible for manicuring wet or dry plant material, breaking down plants, and packaging plant material and infused products. The Processing Associate is also responsible for accurately trimming all plant material to ensure the best quality results.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Under direction from the Production Manager, the Processing Associate is responsible for handling and processing plant material, running standard production machinery, and assisting with general packaging of products within our production facility. The Processing Associate’s duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Hand trim flower from plants in a quick and efficient manner, while ensuring high quality product standards.
• Accurately perform filling, packaging, and labeling of products within the production facility. This includes, but is not limited to: finished flower, pre-rolls, cartridges, concentrates, edibles, and other marijuana infused products.
• Maintain that all production areas and equipment are clean and sanitized at all times according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance within all sections of production in accordance with all state and local regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of daily production and communicate those records to management.
• Work as a member of a fast-paced team environment to help the team meet group goals.
• Possess a willingness to work hard and learn every day.
• Adherence to all current implemented procedures of tasks.
• Follow appropriate control measures to prevent mixing of batches and/or weights of batches.
• Perform in-process and post-process quality assurance testing and conduct visual inspections to ensure the product meets or exceeds set quality standards.

The above job description in no way states or implies these duties are the only duties performed by this employee. The incumbent is expected to perform other related duties necessary for the effective operation of the Company.

Berkshire Welco reserves the right to change or alter any of the above duties and responsibilities according to the operational needs of the Company.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Experience with processing cannabis a plus.
• Must be able to work well in a group and independently and demonstrate self-motivation and initiative.
• Must be able to adapt quickly to changes in policy, procedure, and technique.
• Ability to perform a monotonous task with great efficiency over 8 hour work periods without losing quality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass CORI background checks.
• Must be able to meet all shift requirements with regularity, predictability and consistency.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Long periods of prolonged standing and sitting while maintaining focus.
• Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (100 pounds with assistance) AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with plants and product.

ABOUT BERKSHIRE WELCO / THE PASS BERKSHIRES

Berkshire Welco (DBA The Pass Berkshires), welcomes individuals of every race, color, orientation, age, gender, origin, veteran status, and those harmed directly and indirectly by prior cannabis prohibition. We hire smart, talented workers from all walks of life and all experience levels for our vertically integrated MA cannabis business. We embrace LGBTQ+, minorities, women, veterans, and other equity applicants throughout our community. Berkshire Welco intends to be a company where employees bring their individual identities, differences, and talents together to work as a team, across all our locations and operations. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in all areas of work and operations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources.