Extraction Production Staff Contractor - Tempe/Mesa

Are you passionate about Cannabis but don't know how to break into the industry? Are you a veteran in the industry looking for a place to grow your roots? Do you have a Facility Agent License? Apply today to join Sonoran Roots' team of trailblazers!

Sonoran Roots is looking for multiple motivated and reliable individuals to join our team as Production Staff (Contractors), working alongside our production teams (trimmers, packagers, harvesters, and cultivators).

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Sonoran Roots is a vertically integrated, craft cannabis company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. As an independent and locally owned company founded by Arizona natives, Sonoran Roots maintains a focus on producing high-quality, clean, and compliant cannabis products for its customers.

The company owns and operates three cultivation facilities (Mesa & Tempe), a state-of-the-art extraction lab (Tempe), and well-established retail dispensaries (Glendale, Chandler, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Mesa, Flagstaff, Tucson). Our family of brands is well known for quality in the Arizona market and includes Sonoran Roots Cannabis, Canamo Concentrates, and Ponderosa Dispensary.

Achievements:

• "Best Cannabis Vape" - Canamo - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024
• "Best Dispensary for Service" - Ponderosa - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024
• "Best Flower Brand" - Sonoran Roots - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024

Our Mission:

Provide the most consistent, high-quality products and services to the patients, customers, and dispensaries of Arizona, while making a lasting, positive impact on employees and the community.

Our Values:

R : Respect - Treat people with appreciation and dignity

O : Open-Mindedness - Be willing to listen to other ideas and consider alternative solutions

O : Opportunity - look at any obstacle as the means to creating possibility

T : Teamwork - the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

S : Sincerity - take pride in your work and be mindful in how your actions impact others

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking qualified independent contractors with experience in the cannabis industry. Contractors will have flexibility in their schedule, work in multiple departments, and attend shifts at each facility. A qualified contractor will be communicative regarding their flexible schedules, prepared for new experiences, and willing to travel to and train in various departments.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - PRODUCTION STAFF:

• Obtain and maintain a valid Facility Agent (FA) License with AZDHS
• Process marijuana plants ( trim buds, break down plants, prepare fresh frozen material for extraction, etc. ).
• Package marijuana products, including flower ( bulk flower, pre-packed flower, trim, pre-rolls, kief ) and concentrates ( shatter, badder, crumble, sauce, vape cartridges ).
• Assist in related work such as inventory, product preparation, sanitary practices, waste protocols, cleaning of tools and facility, etc.
• Learn and uphold product quality standards.
• Understand, abide by, and enforce AZ Department of Health Services ("AZDHS") rules, regulations and compliance standards.
• Wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
• Complete daily checklists of tasks with efficiency and precision.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and professional working environment.
• Safely and compliantly move cannabis products throughout the facility.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with precision and attention to detail.
• Keep up with a fast-paced and high-energy environment. We work hard, but we have fun while doing it!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Facility Agent (FA) card is required to start work
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds as needed.
• Quick learner and willing to be coachable and flexible with work tasks.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an AZDHS Facility Agent Card.
• Attention to detail and ability and willingness to follow instructions.
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Reliable attendance and communication - show up to work when you say you will and do what you say you will do.
• Criminal background checks will be performed; most marijuana-related crimes will not negatively impact an application.
• Reliable transportation.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred):

• Experience in the cannabis industry (formal or informal).
• Desire for full-time employment opportunities with the company.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Cannabis-related education.

Job Type: Starting Contract, 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts, Monday to Friday, occasional w eekend availability.

Pay Rate: From $15.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate: Mesa and Tempe

Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Criminal background check will be performed; most marijuana-related crimes will not negatively impact an application.