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
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○ 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.