Edibles Production Lead

TerrAscend Corp. is a leading TSX-listed company with operations across North America, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, and California through TerrAscend Growth Corp., as well as retail operations in Canada.  

TerrAscend operates The Apothecarium and other dispensary retail locations, along with scaled cultivation, processing, and manufacturing facilities across its core markets. Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as The Apothecarium, Cookies, Kind Tree, Legend, State Flower, Wana, Cuue, One, and Valhalla.  

Sound like weed be a good fit?  Here’s where you come in.     Our next Full-Time Edibles Production Lead   will assist with the manufacturing process of gummy edible products for TerrAscend and lead the team of Edibles Production Technicians with the oversight of the Lab Manager and Supervisor.   To Be Blunt You will be challenged to work tactically to ensure complete and on time execution of production schedules. One minute you will be monitoring environmental factors that affect the plants. The next minute you will be record-keeping within the state-mandated electronic tracking system. And the next minute Harvesting the plants and sanitizing the grow rooms. Regardless of the task, it’s critical you have strong situational awareness and EQ as you’ll work within a diverse team in the organization.   Where you’ll be planted This position will be on-site at our Hagerstown, MD facility.

Why TerrAscend?

Join a growing, fast-paced organization where your work makes an impact. At TerrAscend, you'll have opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented teams, and help shape what's next as our business continues to evolve.    

To be blunt, this role will be about:

• The Edibles Production Lead will perform critical tasks to ensure that the company's regulated cannabis infused products are produced in a timely, high quality, and compliant manner.
• The person in this role needs to have strong attention to detail, follow direction well, maintain consistency across large volumes of products, and be an adaptable team player
• Oversee Edible Production Technicians to ensure proper production cycles, timelines, sanitation, and compliance
• Assist with delegation of responsibilities to ensure production quality and efficiency
• Train and oversee onboarding of new team members in Edible Production department
• Operate, clean, and maintain all equipment and kitchen area
• Complete production orders with consistency and quality while maintaining reasonable speed
• Keep accurate records at all steps to maintain quality and control of regulated product
• Awareness and adherence to GMP, Food Safety, and QA regulations
• Strict adherence to department SOPs and recipes
• Maintain proper PPE and hygiene
• Implementation of new systems and processes related to edibles products
• Requires the ability to sit or stand for 10 hours per day and requires consistent hand eye coordination and excellent hand dexterity.
• Must be able to bend, lift and stoop continuously
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role we know you’ll need:

• High School education or equivalent
• Experience working in a GMP manufacturing or laboratory environment is preferred.
• Experience in the medical marijuana/cannabis industry is preferred but not required.
• Leadership ability and/or experience in a similar setting
• Self-motivated to learn and improve.
• Strong mathematical skills with ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide various units of measure.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment.
• High stress tolerance, adaptable, ability to work in an ever-changing environment, flexible
• Effectively communicate in English, both written and verbal.
• Capable of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting and/or walking for extended periods.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information obtained from manuals, data sheets, or other documents.
• Culinary background and experience, strongly preferred.
• Must be and remain compliant with any and all company regulations.

What We Offer  

• Health & Wellness — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible team members.  

• Plan for Your Future — 401(k) savings opportunities to help support your financial goals.  

• Time to Recharge — Paid time off and company holidays for eligible team members.  

• Grow Your Career — Learning, development, and opportunities to build your career across a growing organization.  

• Employee Perks — Team member discounts and additional programs designed to recognize and support our people.  

• Support When You Need It — Resources and programs focused on your overall well-being.  

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status, location, and other applicable factors.

  Working Conditions:  

This position requires working in an environment that has a high amount of plant matter and pollen. Areas of the facility reach high/low temperatures with high humidity levels. Employees may have exposure to conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin, depending on department job assignments.  Employees are required to wear protective gear and have the option to wear eye and ear protection. Certain areas of the facility use harsh chemicals for cleaning such as bleach and can have repetitive movements. Employees should be comfortable and capable of working under all of the above conditions.  

Physical Requirements:  

• This position may require the ability to perform essential functions that include, but are not limited to: Pushing, pulling, lifting, or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.   

• Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or walking for extended periods of time. Using hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel, and pick objects (manual dexterity).   

• Working with chemicals (e.g., butane, propane, bleach) while following strict safety guidelines.   

• Cleaning and maintaining the facility or equipment using approved chemicals.   

• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including clothing protection, close-toed non-slip shoes, and optional ear and eye protection.  

EEO Statement  

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.   

Disclaimer  

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Company has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.  

TerrAscend participates in E-Verify. 

Please review the E-Verify Participation Notice and Right to Work Notice, available in English and Spanish.

E-Verify Participation Notice:
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

Right to Work Notice:
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf

  Statement on External Recruiting Agencies TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract f