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VIBE Cannabis

Cannabis - Edible Kitchen

VIBE Cannabis, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63147

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Job Description

Edible Kitchen – New Hire Job Requirements (Cannabis-Infused Production Environment)

1. Legal & Regulatory Requirements ● Age: Must be 21 years or older at the time of hire. ● Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. ● Cannabis Worker Permit: Must obtain and maintain any state-mandated cannabis employee permits prior to starting work. ● Background Check: Must pass all required state and company background screenings. ● Compliance Commitment: Must comply with all state cannabis regulations regarding handling, storage, and tracking of cannabis-infused products. ● Confidentiality Agreement: Must sign and uphold confidentiality agreements related to product formulas, processes, and company operations. 2. Health & Safety Requirements ● Physical Ability: ○ Stand/walk for extended periods (8+ hours). ○ Lift up to 50 lbs regularly. ○ Perform repetitive motions (mixing, scooping, packaging) safely. ● Work Conditions: ○ Tolerate hot ovens, humid coating rooms, and cold storage environments.2 ○ Work in a production setting with food-grade oils, flavorings, and cannabis concentrates. ● Personal Protection Equipment: ○ Wear hairnets, gloves, aprons, beard nets, and closed-toe slip-resistant shoes at all times in production areas. ○ Follow all PPE changing and sanitizing procedures between zones (raw vs. finished product). ● Sanitation: ○ Wash and sanitize hands as required by SOPs and health code. ○ Keep work surfaces clean and free of contamination at all times. ● Safety Protocols: ○ Follow OSHA safety guidelines and internal safety training. ○ Immediately report injuries, unsafe conditions, or equipment issues. 3. Technical & Operational Skills ● Food Handling: ○ Previous food manufacturing, commercial kitchen, or baking experience preferred. ○ Ability to measure ingredients accurately using scales, cups, and measuring spoons. ○ Understand proper ingredient storage (dry, refrigerated, frozen). ● Recipe Execution: ○ Follow SOPs exactly-no unauthorized changes to recipes or processes. ○ Accurately scale batch sizes and calculate yields. ● Equipment Use: ○ Operate, clean, and maintain mixers, ovens, depositors, demolding equipment, sanding machines, and packaging lines. ○ Follow lockout/tagout procedures when cleaning or troubleshooting machinery. ● Quality Control: ○ Check for proper texture, appearance, and dosing of all products. ○ Document and report any deviations or defects. ● Documentation: ○ Complete batch records accurately and in full. ○ Record waste amounts and reasons according to SOP. ○ Maintain compliance logs for METRC or other seed-to-sale tracking systems. 4. Cannabis-Specific Responsibilities ● Handle cannabis extracts, oils, and distillates according to potency and safety protocols. ● Verify correct dosing during production to ensure compliance with state THC limits per serving and per package. ● Maintain chain-of-custody records for all cannabis materials handled. ● Understand and follow packaging/labeling requirements, including: ○ Dosage per serving and per package. ○ Required cannabis symbols or warning labels. ○ Batch number, METRC tag, and manufacturing date. ● Prevent cross-contamination between cannabis and non-cannabis areas/products. 5. Teamwork & Workplace Conduct ● Arrive on time and ready to work at scheduled shift start. ● Communicate respectfully and professionally with all team members. ● Working efficiently and respectfully as a team. ● Follow supervisor instructions and provide feedback when needed. ● Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. ● Be adaptable to changing production priorities or new product lines. ● Refrain from cannabis, alcohol, or intoxicant use during work hours. 6. Training & Development ● Complete all required training during onboarding: ○ Food safety (ServSafe or equivalent preferred). ○ Cannabis compliance training. ○ Equipment operation and sanitation procedures. ○ Emergency and evacuation drills. ● Participate in refresher training and skill updates as scheduled. ● Commit to continuous improvement and adherence to company SOPs.