About Us
Farmer Group started as a small vegetable farm in Upstate New York 13 years ago has blossomed into a trailblazer in the emerging NYS cannabis industry—we’ve grown to become licensed cannabis farmers and processors, producing dozens of products for our in-house brands (Florist Farms, Head & Heal, Blotter, Tune), all while honoring our history rooted in regenerative farming and building up community. We still grow the best certified organic veggies around and sell them through our CSA and at farmers’ markets.
At our roots, we are vegetable farmers who believe that our natural environment and all of its bounties are what truly sustain each and every one of us. We take pride in building our team around career-minded individuals that understand the importance of environmental and economic sustainability and social impact. As organic farmers first, we are aware of how profoundly all of these systems interact to affect the future of our business and our planet. That’s why our farm is Certified Organic, our employees are paid living wages, our products are ethically sourced and ethically priced, and our values are quality and transparency at every stage of the business.
We value diversity and inclusion in everything we do, including hiring staff. We are committed to a workforce with a diversity of abilities, backgrounds, and cultures.
Our Team
Our team is a fast-moving and extremely hard-hitting lineup of both thinkers and doers. We expect excellence from ourselves and each other, and we’re always pushing the envelope to do a better job today than we did yesterday. We’re serious about becoming a leader in the cannabis industry, and we know our small little farm will have an outsized impact on the NYS cannabis culture.
What You’ll Need
Working at a start-up is not for the faint-of-heart—it can be as exhausting as it is exhilarating. Do you dream of a job where no two days are the same, where multi-tasking and pivoting on a moment’s notice are the norm? We are looking for creative, resourceful people who embody adaptability, accountability, and grace under pressure. If this sounds like the perfect work environment for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Summary
We are looking for passionate, detail oriented, hardworking individuals to assist in our Hydrocarbon extraction lab. Previous experience in Cannabis and Scientific background is preferred but not required as we are willing to train the right candidates. The main role of this position is working with the extraction team to create high quality cannabis concentrates, cartridges, and other infused products in a highly regulated environment while always putting safety first. This job is very fast paced and physically demanding, requiring constant standing, crouching, bending, and lifting. If you have a passion for cannabis, are mechanically inclined, and are looking for a career in the rapidly growing industry this may be the role for you.
Shift from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm Mon - Thurs.
Responsibilities & Focus
- The Extraction Technician will assist with the production of high-quality cannabis extracts along with cleaning and maintaining laboratory grade equipment, recording, and entering data in multiple forms, and associated tasks delegated by management
- The Extraction Technician will be responsible for consistent, sanitary, and safe production of extracts adhering to company policies to successfully uphold quality control and consistent product production
- The individual has the responsibility of extracting, refining and purifying cannabinoids from plant material into a concentrated form using solvents
- Preparing biomass for solvent based extraction and post processing
- Sample preparations and logging for analytical testing
- Adhere to specific quality control SOP’s regarding procedural operations and quality of product produced
- Identify unsafe scenarios as they pertain to the Manufacturing Department
- Performs daily safety inspections for extraction systems
- Safely and effectively perform all methods of the cannabis extraction and refinement process practiced at the facility as directed by Management, including but not limited to, ethanol extractions, winterization, filtration, color remediation, ethanol recovery and distillation
- Manage high-stress situations and be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment when the situation requires
- Perform general routine maintenance on lab equipment - troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and regular data logging
- Wash and sanitize lab surfaces, glassware, equipment, and any other ancillary lab equipment
- Record all cleaning activities in daily logs
- Maintain and log all data sheets for chemicals and products physically and digitally
- Effective communication with the Management Team to ensure all operational needs are met and any procedural problems are addressed and resolved proactively
- Open to constructive criticism and guidance and offer the same to others in the department
- Ability to work a varying schedule including nights, weekends, and overtime as determined by process demands
- Support as necessary other departmental personnel and activities as process demands
- Punctuality – Must arrive on time for each shift and take breaks/ lunch as scheduled
- Must be able to work Mon. - Thurs. 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Qualifications & Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Active listening skills.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as department manuals/procedures.
- Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task, and maintain focus.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
- Required frequently: standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching, and lifting product bins.
Education / Experience
- High school diploma or G.E.D minimum.
- Mechanical experience preferred.
And by the way, we're not stuffy and corporate around here. We protect our culture and care about your work environment. Our leadership really communicates and listens! Because of that, we offer perks and benefits for our team in Cortland, such as:
- Employee Discounts on Head & Heal Products
- Sampling products in research & development
- 1 free Head & Heal product per month
- Free weekly veggies while in season
- Free membership to the Vine gym
- 401k after eligibility requirements are met
- PTO after eligibility requirements are met
- Sick & Holiday time
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Overnight shift
Application Question(s):
- *Please provide your personal email address please.
- * Please provide the best number to reach you.
Work Location: In person
