MIP - Kitchen Technician

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 6:00am-5:00pm

Pay Rate: $15.50/hr

About Illicit Gardens:

Illicit Gardens is one of Missouri’s leading cannabis brands, known for high-quality products and a bold, authentic approach. Our Projects Team in Sugar Creek plays a key role in keeping operations running smoothly and supporting new initiatives across the facility. Illicit Gardens is also proud to be a 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This means our employees are not just team members, they are owners of the company. Through the ESOP, eligible employees earn an ownership stake in Illicit Gardens over time, allowing them to directly share in the Company’s long-term success.

Job Summary:

Illicit Gardens is looking for a meticulous and experienced Kitchen MIP Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the preparation, production, and quality control of manufactured infused products in our kitchen. This role requires a keen eye for detail, adherence to safety standards, and a strong understanding of infusion techniques and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and production of infused products, ensuring consistency and quality

• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines

• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment used in the production of infused products

• Measure and mix ingredients accurately according to established recipes and protocols

• Perform quality control checks on products to ensure they meet company standards

• Document production processes, inventory usage, and batch records

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to improve processes and product quality

• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in infusion techniques

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a kitchen or food production environment

• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and practices

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and consistency

• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Physical and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is consistently required to remain stationary and standing for several hours at a time; they are also required to maneuver throughout the facility, and to work with different tools, machines, and shipments - occasionally being asked to lift up to 25 lbs. The employee will also be required to focus on and observe multiple processes throughout their shift. The employee must be prepared to work in varying temperatures - to include both hot and cold - throughout the facility. The mental and physical requirements as described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

• A supportive and inclusive work environment

• Employee discounts on Illicit Gardens products

• 401(K)

• 100% Employee Owned (ESOP)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Wellness Program (ClassPass)

EEO Statement:

OXG, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Questions? Contact our Recruitment Team:

Email:

recruiting@illicitgardens.com