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King City Gardens

Veteran-owned craft cannabis cultivation and distribution

Sterile Processing Technician

Full-Time
$21.50/hr
Mid
Wilmington, OH, USA
In Person
Cleaning & Custodial ServicesJanitorial Services

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience working in a hospital or other highly regulated, sanitary environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent cleaning standards.
  • Ability to follow detailed cleaning, sanitation, and safety procedures.
  • Ability to safely operate washers, ultrasonic machines, and other cleaning equipment.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to keep tools, trays, supplies, and work areas clean and properly stocked.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize cleaning needs in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to accurately complete cleaning logs and required documentation.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with Production and other departments.
  • Must be at least 21 years old, have no felonies, and have no trafficking charges.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds for extended periods.
  • Must wear a properly fitted respirator mask as required.
Responsibilities
  • Assess processing areas for cleanliness and readiness, ensuring tools, drawers, tins, and trays are clean and properly organized.
  • Collect dirty tools and trays from processing areas and production Pods and return them to the washroom.
  • Clean dirty tools using washers or ultrasonic cleaning equipment and thoroughly clean dirty trays.
  • Inspect washers and ultrasonic machines to ensure they are clean, empty, and ready for use before operating.
  • Follow the established drainage schedule for the ultrasonic machine, including Wednesdays, Fridays, and as needed.
  • Return clean tools and trays to their designated areas and ensure stations remain properly stocked throughout the shift.
  • Prepare and maintain clean, dry tools for lunch switches and production changeovers.
  • Stock clean towels at all stations and replace towels on drying racks every Friday.
  • Maintain the sink and washroom areas by keeping them clean and preparing water for cleaning activities.
  • Collect, condense, refill, and redistribute ISO bottles throughout the processing area as needed.
  • Perform alcohol refill runs and distribute supplies to designated areas.
  • Inspect and clean Sauce Stations, including preparing water and cleaning Sauce rollers and mats on the production floor.
  • Complete end-of-day cleaning by collecting dirty tools and trays, preparing water for cleaning, and removing Sauce residue from roller machines and mats.
  • Maintain accurate and timely cleaning logs to document sanitation activities and support compliance with company and state requirements.
  • Follow all established sanitation, safety, and compliance procedures throughout the workday.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience operating industrial washing machines and ultrasonic cleaning equipment.
  • Experience in the cannabis, food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or other regulated production industries.

About the company

King City Gardens grows and processes medical and adult-use cannabis in Ohio, operating a 25,000-square-foot cultivation facility. It handles growing, harvesting, and hand-trimming in-house to produce flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and solventless concentrates like Live Rosin. It is veteran-owned and vertically integrated with its own The Garden dispensaries and a statewide distribution network, including an exclusive agreement to manufacture and distribute Jeeter pre-rolls, focusing on small-batch, hands-on cultivation to ensure consistent quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, consistent cannabis products, expand direct-to-consumer and partner sales, and create jobs within Ohio's cannabis industry.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Forest Park, Ohio

Founded

2023

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What believers are saying

  • July 14, 2026 Jeeter partnership made King City Gardens Ohio's sole manufacturer.
  • October 2, 2026 menus show The Garden open in Cincinnati with drive-thru traffic.
  • Axios said King City added 50 employees and targets 80 as production ramps.

What critics are saying

  • Ohio's 190 dual-use dispensaries squeeze pricing and shelf space for King City Gardens.
  • King City spent five years litigating for its license; regulators already delayed entry.
  • A DCC compliance failure would threaten both cultivation and The Garden retail licenses.

What makes King City Gardens unique

  • Level I Ohio license plus The Garden retail gives King City Gardens vertical control.
  • Forest Park cultivation and hand-trimming anchor its premium, small-batch craft positioning.
  • Veteran-owned branding and Jeeter exclusivity distinguish it from commodity Ohio cultivators.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Discounts

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