Company Description
Leaf Infusions is an innovative cannabis brand house located in British Columbia, Canada. Specializing in cannabis-infused products, the company combines research and development, hydrocarbon extraction, product formulation, and manufacturing to create high-quality, affordable offerings that meet Canada’s rigorous regulatory standards. Known for its popular brands such as HIGH KEY, BIGGIES, and TROPHY WELLNESS, Leaf Infusions also provides brand development and contract manufacturing services to top Canadian cannabis brands. Headquartered in New Westminster, British Columbia, just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, the company is committed to delivering excellence in product innovation and consumer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Gummy Cooking & Formulation
- Prepare and cook cannabis-infused gummy recipes according to approved formulations and SOPs
- Accurately measure and incorporate ingredients, including cannabis extracts, flavorings, and functional additives
- Monitor critical cooking parameters (temperature, timing, viscosity, pH, and Brix) to ensure batch consistency
- Troubleshoot formulation or texture issues and recommend process improvements
Machine Operation & Maintenance
- Operate gummy production equipment, including cookers, depositors, molds, conveyors, and cooling systems
- Perform routine preventive maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of machinery
- Identify equipment issues, perform basic repairs, and coordinate advanced maintenance as needed
- Maintain detailed production and maintenance logs
Curing, Finishing & Quality Control
- Oversee curing, drying, and conditioning of gummies to achieve target texture, shelf stability, and appearance
- Monitor humidity, temperature, and time parameters during curing processes
- Inspect finished products for quality, potency consistency, and visual defects
- Collaborate with QA/QC teams on sampling, testing, and corrective actions
Leadership & Compliance
- Lead by example in maintaining clean, organized, and food-safe production environments
- Follow all GPP, sanitation, and state cannabis regulatory requirements
- Train and mentor production staff on proper procedures, machine use, and safety standards
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in cannabis edible production, with a strong focus on gummies
- Hands-on knowledge of industrial cooking processes and equipment operation
- Experience with machine maintenance and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment
- Understanding of curing/drying processes for gummies or similar confectionery products
- Strong attention to detail and consistency
- Ability to lift production materials and stand for extended periods
- Willingness to work in a regulated cannabis environment and maintain compliance
Preferred Qualifications
- Confectionery, food science, or culinary background
- Familiarity with GPP, HACCP, or food safety programs
- Experience scaling production from small to large batch sizes
- Leadership or team lead experience in manufacturing
- Work Environment
- Production-kitchen and manufacturing setting
- Exposure to heat, machinery, and food-grade ingredients
- Compliance-driven, fast-paced production schedules
Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
