Cannabis - Edible Kitchen

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-cannabisareas/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.