Extraction Technician Pacific Coast Botanicals L.LC. Rio Vista, CA Job Details Full-time $26 - $36 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Safety equipment provided Flexible schedule Qualifications Mechanical valves Chemical handling safety procedures Packing Safety regulations Granulation in formulation development Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Manufacturing standard operating procedures Assembly Attention to detail Safety equipment Industrial equipment Safety standard operating procedures Industrial chemical handling Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Full Job Description
BHO EXTRACTION TECHNICIAN
Full-Time
- $26.00 - $36.00 / Hour DOE Rio Vista, CA
- On-Site
- Non-Exempt
ABOUT PACIFIC COAST BOTANICALS
Pacific Coast Botanicals LLC is a licensed Type 7 cannabis concentrate manufacturer operating in Rio Vista, California. We specialize in premium BHO concentrates — including live resin, badder, crumble, sugar, THCa diamonds, isolate, and HTE — produced on an ExtractionTek Solutions MeP40 closed-loop hydrocarbon extraction system. We are a safety-first, compliance-driven operation and we take both seriously.
THE ROLE
We are looking for an Extraction Technician to join our production team in a full-time capacity. This is a hands-on, technically demanding position in a Class 1 Division 1 (C1D1) environment. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining our closed-loop BHO extraction system, executing each run according to our SOPs, and maintaining complete Metrc traceability and California DCC batch record documentation on every run.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
▸ Operate the MeP40 BHO closed-loop extraction system from pre-run safety checks through full solvent recovery and end-of-run breakdown ▸ Complete the Pre-Extraction Checklist before every run — verifying gasket integrity, fitting torque, vacuum hold, thermal system setpoints, and gas detector function ▸ Load and unload biomass material columns; install and torque tri-clamp fittings to specification; pull and verify vacuum integrity ▸ Manage solvent introduction, soak timing, surge tank transfer, and full recovery cycles; monitor dual pressure scales and adjust valve control to process specifications ▸ Perform end-of-run depressurization, column breakdown, and post-run cleaning of the C1D1 area and extraction equipment ▸ Complete all required Batch Production Records (BPRs) in real time, including yield checkpoints at each process step ▸ Maintain Metrc traceability throughout production — recording Metrc UIDs, verifying package weights, and flagging any inventory discrepancy ▸ Identify and report deviations immediately; complete corrective action documentation per SOP ▸ Support material preparation (biomass intake, sock packing) and post-processing operations as needed ▸ Maintain C1D1 area cleanliness and equipment in accordance with PCB's daily, weekly, and periodic maintenance schedules
QUALIFICATIONS
Required ▸ 21 years of age or older (California cannabis employment requirement) ▸ Ability to pass a background check consistent with DCC licensing requirements ▸ Comfort working in a C1D1 classified area with pressurized, flammable hydrocarbon solvents (butane/propane) under PPE requirements ▸ Demonstrated ability to read, follow, and document against written SOPs with precision ▸ Strong mechanical aptitude — ability to confidently handle fittings, valves, gauges, compression connections, and tri-clamp assemblies ▸ Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious — this role requires zero shortcuts ▸ Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a temperature-controlled production environment Preferred — Cannabis Extraction Experience ▸ Prior hands-on experience operating a closed-loop BHO or hydrocarbon extraction system ▸ Familiarity with Metrc (or comparable cannabis track-and-trace systems) ▸ Knowledge of California DCC manufacturing regulations and batch record requirements ▸ Experience with post-processing of cannabis concentrates (vacuum oven purge, CRC, crystallization) Preferred — Equivalent Technical Background (In Lieu of Cannabis Experience) Candidates without direct cannabis extraction experience are encouraged to apply if they bring a strong foundation in a mechanical or industrial application field along with working knowledge of the following concepts: ▸ Fluid dynamics — behavior of gases and liquids under pressure, flow path management, vapor pressure, and phase transitions ▸ Physical and chemical properties of LPG solvents — flammability, LEL/UEL, vapor density, temperature-pressure relationships ▸ Mechanical systems — pressure vessels, valves, pumps, vacuum systems, thermal control, fittings, and seals ▸ Applicable fields include: HVAC/R, industrial gas handling, petroleum/chemical process operations, compressed gas systems, laboratory equipment operation, or similar
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
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Pay Rate:
Pay Rate:
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Pay Rate:
$26.00 - $36.00 per hour, depending on experience ▸
Classification:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt (hourly) ▸
Schedule:
Monday - Friday; schedule may vary based on production needs ▸
Location:
On-site only — Rio Vista, CA 94571
Pay:
$26.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Safety equipment provided
Work Location:
In person
