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Ice Water Technician (Weekend Shift)

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Oakland, CAOn-site$21/hr
Posted Thursday, 7/16/2026

About Us:
 
Our client is a leader in producing high-quality, chemical-free cannabis extracts using cutting-edge solventless extraction techniques. They are committed to crafting the purest cannabis concentrates through ice water extraction, ensuring a clean, full-spectrum experience for consumers. Their process relies on only  ice, water, heat, and pressure , maintaining the plant's natural terpene profile while avoiding any use of solvents or chemicals.

As we continue to push the boundaries of solventless innovation, we're seeking an  Ice Water Solventless Extraction Technician  to join our team and help create top-tier hash and rosin products that set new standards for quality and purity in the cannabis industry.
 

Job Summary:
 
The  Ice Water Solventless Extraction Technician  will play a key role in our extraction process, working with fresh frozen cannabis to produce  live hash, live rosin, and solventless vape extracts. This position requires a deep understanding of  ice water extraction, terpene preservation, and natural purification processes  to ensure high-quality results. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in solventless extraction, strong attention to detail, and a passion for clean, chemical-free cannabis products.
 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform  ice water hash extraction  to create high-quality bubble hash and live rosin.
  • Utilize  freezing, sieving, drying, and pressing techniques  to refine extracts while preserving full-spectrum cannabinoids and terpenes.
  • Monitor  water temperature, agitation techniques, and micron screen usage  to optimize yield and quality.
  • Operate, clean, and maintain  hash washing machines, freeze dryers, rosin presses, and other extraction equipment.
  • Implement  natural purification methods  to remove undesirable lipids while maintaining a strong entourage effect.
  • Work with  fresh frozen cannabis material  to ensure top-tier product consistency and flavor.
  • Follow strict  sanitation, compliance, and safety protocols  to meet state and local cannabis regulations.
  • Maintain  detailed records  of extraction runs, including batch yields, environmental conditions, and process optimizations.
  • Stay informed on  industry trends and new advancements  in solventless extraction.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in solventless extraction , hash-making, or rosin pressing preferred.
  • Deep understanding of  micron screen sizes, agitation techniques, and freeze-drying methods.
  • Knowledge of  terpene preservation and full-spectrum cannabis extracts.
  • Ability to work with  large volumes of fresh frozen and dried cannabis material.
  • Experience with  freeze dryers, rosin presses, and filtration equipment  is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and organization.
  • Ability to lift  up to 50 lbs  and stand for extended periods.
  • Passion for  solventless cannabis products and clean extraction methods.
  • Compliance with  all local and state cannabis regulations.

About Vangst:
 
Vangst is the cannabis industry's hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry's go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry's leading businesses.
 
Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.
 
Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.
 
Vangst's headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company and backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others.
 
Vangst 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.
 
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
 
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