Processing Associate

Location: Santa Ana, CA
Pay: $20.00/hour
Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday, 4:00 PM-1:00 AM
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Cannabis Laborer to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for loading and unloading boxes of cannabis products, as well as assisting in various stages of cannabis processing. This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Our client is a leading cannabis processing facility in Santa Ana, CA, committed to producing high-quality cannabis products and creating a supportive, dynamic work environment where employees can grow in the rapidly expanding cannabis industry.

Employees rotate through three primary functions:

1. Biomass Loading - load biomass into large processing bags (approximately 100 lbs each). A mechanical hoist is used to lift and move the heavy bags and centrifuges.
2. Wash / Centrifuge Operation - operate the equipment used for the wash process, monitor the process and keep production moving efficiently.
3. Unloading & Cleaning - retrieve the bag after the wash cycle, empty processed biomass into the appropriate bin, clean and prepare the bag for reuse, and clean buckets and other processing equipment using ethanol.

The work is repetitive and physically active: you will be on your feet for essentially the entire shift. The environment can be hot and dusty, and PPE/masks are provided.

• Load and unload boxes of cannabis products safely and efficiently
• Operate processing equipment safely and effectively
• Package cannabis products according to company standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area
• Follow all safety protocols and regulations
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations
• Load super sacks of biomass with a pallet jack into the extraction bag loading machine
• Handle extraction bags of 100-135 lbs each in and out of centrifuges with a hoist, with some moderate lifting
• Clean the extraction area

• Manufacturing environment using heavy equipment
• Occasional exposure to odors or airborne particles; there can be a lot of dust, so respirators are provided
• Potentially loud environment; ear protection may be preferred
• Slightly lower temperature than other areas of the building
• Safety glasses, gloves, respirator, and long-sleeve light coats are provided to protect skin and clothes from biomass dust

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Physical ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 75 pounds
• Long pants and safety-toe (steel-toe) work boots are required

Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses.

Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.

Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company and backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others.

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