Processing Assistant (Post-Harvest)

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time detail-oriented Processing Assistant to support post-harvest operations within a regulated cannabis production facility. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of processing, packaging, and sanitation activities, ensuring all work meets Health Canada Cannabis Regulations, Good Production Practices (GPP), and internal SOPs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and takes pride in precision, quality, and compliance.

• Pay Rate: $18.50/hour

• Location: Scarborough, ON

• Shift: 8:30am – 5:00pm | Monday to Thursday every other week

• Job type: Temporary | Full-time

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

Here's why you should apply:

• Paid weekly accurate and on time

• Strong health and safety programs

• Medical and dental benefits once qualified

• Free training programs

• New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

Processing & Production:

• Perform hand trimming of cannabis flower

• Conduct flower removal from stems using scissors according to SOPs

• Weigh, portion, and package product to specification

• Accurately record production data, including weights and batch details

• Maintain product integrity by handling materials carefully and minimizing loss

Quality & Compliance:

• Adhere strictly to GPP, sanitation, and contamination control procedures

• Identify and report product defects, contamination risks, or deviations

• Ensure all processes meet Health Canada cleanliness and security standards

• Follow all documentation practices with a high level of accuracy

Facility & Equipment Support:

• Clean and sanitize tools, drying racks, and workstations

• Assist with inventory counts and secure material handling

• Support harvest and room turnover activities when required

• Collaborate with team members to meet daily production and quality targets

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma required; post-secondary in horticulture, agriculture, or related field is an asset

• 1+ year of experience in the cannabis industry (commercial experience is an asset but not required)

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict processes

• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and working in a physically demanding environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/sit for extended periods

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Knowledge of Health Canada Cannabis Regulations and GPP is an asset

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays if required

• Indoor work within controlled processing and cultivation environments

• Exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and strong odors

• Exposure to cleaning agents such as isopropyl alcohol (with proper PPE and training)

• Fast-paced environment requiring focus, endurance, and consistency

• Strict adherence to personal hygiene standards

• No jewelry, nail polish, or makeup permitted in production areas

• A patient, detail-oriented, and quality-focused individual

• Strong work ethic with the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure

• Reliable, team-oriented, and adaptable

• Ability to follow strict regulatory and safety protocols

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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