Hi there, I'm Mike Zone—a cannabis lab technician and operations specialist with a passion for precision and process. I work in Grand Rapids, MI, bridging hands-on production with quality control and packaging, while also publishing and editing through Dumpster Fire Press. I’m open to relocation to Kent County, MI and excited to contribute to collaborative, compliance-driven environments. I thrive in cross-functional teams, take pride in maintaining compliant workflows, and enjoy turning complex tasks into clear, repeatable processes. My experience spans lab operations in cannabis production, post-harvest workflow, and editorial publishing, enabling me to bring a practical, detail-oriented approach to new opportunities.

Mike Zone

Hi there, I'm Mike Zone—a cannabis lab technician and operations specialist with a passion for precision and process. I work in Grand Rapids, MI, bridging hands-on production with quality control and packaging, while also publishing and editing through Dumpster Fire Press. I’m open to relocation to Kent County, MI and excited to contribute to collaborative, compliance-driven environments. I thrive in cross-functional teams, take pride in maintaining compliant workflows, and enjoy turning complex tasks into clear, repeatable processes. My experience spans lab operations in cannabis production, post-harvest workflow, and editorial publishing, enabling me to bring a practical, detail-oriented approach to new opportunities.

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Hi there, I’m Mike Zone—a cannabis lab technician and operations specialist with a passion for precision and process. I work in Grand Rapids, MI, bridging hands-on production with quality control and packaging, while also publishing and editing through Dumpster Fire Press. I’m open to relocation to Kent County, MI and excited to contribute to collaborative, compliance-driven environments.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, take pride in maintaining compliant workflows, and enjoy turning complex tasks into clear, repeatable processes. My experience spans lab operations in cannabis production, post-harvest workflow, and editorial publishing, enabling me to bring a practical, detail-oriented approach to new opportunities.

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Work Experience

Vape Agent at Tend.Harvest.Cultivate.
January 1, 2026 - Present
Operate DDS machinery to fill cartridges per manufacturer guidelines; operate machine press to seal cartridges; segregate defective cartridges per state compliance from pending orders; general lab maintenance; organize products for testing and/or packaging per state guidelines; assist in formulating and mixing extracted oils with terpenes for production.
Post Harvest Technician at Tend.Harvest.Cultivate.
July 1, 2024 - Present
Maintain organized harvest areas to support production goals; ensure efficient post-harvest processes (bucking, trimming, and related activities); keep harvest areas clean and sanitized; perform plant/material weighing during trimming and harvesting per SOP; operate and maintain automated production machines; audit finished goods; package final material for fulfillment and shipping.
Editor/Writer/Publisher at Dumpster Fire Press
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2024
Read and evaluate content for publication; recruit musicians, poets, writers, and comedians for multimedia coordinated events; coordinate multiple artists and writers on various projects; promote publications via social media and Zoom readings; manage development of manuscripts from concept to publication including collaboration, visual representation, and interior content.
Operations Specialist at Kohl's
December 1, 2017 - October 1, 2021
Receive and process freight for distribution to proper departments; conduct inventory audits; maintain store visual merchandise standards; provide customer service; perform general warehouse maintenance and duties.
Concentrate Lead at Terrapin Care Station
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Assist in manufacturing a wide array of concentrates; coordinate with sales, management, and production objectives; data entry for state compliance within METRC; inventory control through record-keeping via safe maps; oversee distribution of concentrate strains for high-volume orders; general lab maintenance.

Education

Associates of Arts in English and Humanities at Grand Rapids Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
CDL
October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2028
Forklift Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Teaching Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Non-CDL Class C
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Pallet Jack Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026
Chauffeur's Permit
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services