Job Description
Cart and Concentrate Lab Tech Inland Empire Growing Airway Heights, WA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $25 - $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Google Sheets Packing Statistical Process Control Industrial ovens Shift management Inventory management software Shop math Printing Data integrity and documentation HACCP Weight checks Measuring ingredients Viscosity measurements Lean management Packaging equipment
Full Job Description Cart & Concentrate Lab Tech/Lead Position Details Level:
Technician or Working Lead (DOE) Department:
Production - Processing/Packaging Location:
Airway Heights, Wa Schedule:
Full-time; occasional OT as needed around production runs Reports to: Processing Manager / COO Role Summary Run day-to-day filling of vape cartridges and portioning/pack-out of concentrates (e.g., live resin, rosin, badder, shatter, diamonds/sauce) with a focus on accuracy, throughput, and GMP-style cleanliness. As a Working Lead, coordinate the shift, train techs, maintain SOP discipline, and keep quality/compliance tight (batch records, labels, CCRS/Cultivera entries). What You'll DoProduction & Quality Set up, operate, and break down semi-automatic filling equipment (heated syringe/pump/peristaltic systems) for 0.5 mL & 1.0 mL carts and disposables per SOP. Portion, weigh, and package concentrate SKUs to tight tolerances; manage viscosity, temperature, and terpene handling to minimize aeration and oxidation. Perform in-process checks:
fill weight/volume, headspace, torque checks, leak/bubble checks, cosmetic standards. Execute cleaning, sanitation, and line-clearance procedures; complete batch records, cleaning logs, and yield reconciliations. Print/verify labels (SKU, lot, potency, warnings) and ensure packaging compliance by market (WA). Compliance & Documentation Maintain accurate batch/lot traceability and inventory movements in seed-to-sale systems (e.g., CCRS via Cultivera), including waste and rework. Pull and send out QA samples as needed; support COA matching and release status controls. Follow SOPs Support internal audits and state inspections. Equipment, Safety & 5S Calibrate and care for scales, thermometers, torque gauges; submit maintenance tickets and perform basic PMs. Safely handle hot oil (40-80 °C typical), pressurized gases, and food-grade solvents (e.g., ethanol); wear required PPE. Maintain 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, sustain) and cleanroom behaviors; keep a tidy, audit-ready workcell. Team Leadership (Lead level) Plan daily runs, and balance lines to hit targets; coordinate with Inventory, Packaging, and COO. Monitor first-pass yield, scrap, and rework; drive continuous improvement. Push throughput and always be proactive in getting things done. Capable of autonomy and high level problem solving Communicate shift handoffs, shortages, and issues; escalate equipment or quality concerns promptly. What Success Looks Like (KPIs) Fill accuracy: ±2.0% by mass or better, documented via in-process checks. First-pass yield:
≥99.5% (no rework/leakers). Throughput:
[target carts/hour] and [target units/hour concentrates] sustained. Compliance:
100% complete & timely batch records; inventory variance 
