Confectioner

Confectioner

Northeast Alternatives is a growing, award-winning, seed-to-table cannabis retail brand specializing in the highest quality cannabis products Massachusetts, Michigan and New Jersey has to offer. Constantly focused on developing and ingenuity, NEA strives to achieve this by adding skilled and motivated team players. These goals are met by seeking out diverse, talented individuals to further the company's mission and provide unique and new ideas. As the business continues to grow, our team will continue to grow, allowing us to be the best in our specialized market. If you are motivated, eager to learn, dedicated, flexible and excited about joining an incredible industry, Northeast Alternatives is the perfect place to be!

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Kalkaska, MI

Job Description:
Confectioners work as part of a collaborative production team dedicated to creating high-quality cannabis edible products while maintaining strict compliance with all state, regulatory, and food safety requirements.

Ideal candidates are team-oriented, dependable, and take pride in producing consistent, high-quality products. Candidates should possess a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and a general understanding of food production or food science.

Confectioners are responsible for following dynamic production schedules, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and established quality and food safety standards throughout the manufacturing process. All products must be produced in accordance with CRA requirements and all other applicable food safety and regulatory standards. Additional food safety training will be required upon acceptance of this position.

Join a team that takes pride in its work, supports one another, and continuously strives to produce some of the best edible products in the cannabis industry!

Responsibilities: 

• Executing the production of edibles daily, following the production schedule in line with Supervisors and Management while standing or moving for an 8 hour shift
• Keeping a clean and organized work environment
• Ensuring batches of edibles are made correctly and consistently. Maintaining proper piece weights during production
• Completing and maintaining all sanitary processes and standards
• Communicating with other shifts or management about daily operation and progress
• Understand the importance of attendance / reliability
• Understands and executes work tasks compliantly and within CRA guidelines and company SOPs
• Cooperation / Commitment on a daily basis
• Follow all food safety regulations and trainings
• Inventory control
• Working safely with equipment and machinery

Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong work ethic: proactive, efficient, adaptable and driven

• Passion for: Cannabis and Producing High Quality Products

• Knowledge and compliance for all things cannabis

• Proven success in a culinary or manufacturing environment

• Strong work ethic and ability to stand and move during work hours

• Culinary or Production equipment experience is preferred

Perks/Benefits:

• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

• Employee Discount

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Training

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 and eligible to obtain required state cannabis agent registration

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred

• Experience in culinary/confectionary production or manufacturing environments

• Experience utilizing culinary/confectionary or manufacturing equipment

• Ability to understand and consistently follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, production schedules, and safety requirements

• Ability to stand or move for an 8 hour shift

• Commitment to food safety and GMP standards

• ServSafe, HACCP, GMP, food-handler, or comparable food-safety training is a plus; additional required training will be provided upon hire

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and push and pull 100 pounds

• Ability to repeatedly perform the following tasks: sit, stand, stoop, stretch, bend, twist, reach, carry, lift, push, and pull during an 8 hour shift

Northeast Alternatives has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and aspires to be reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We aim to attract and hire qualified candidates who hold these same values, provide diverse perspectives, and contribute to creating a workplace where all employees experience a sense of belonging.

Northeast Alternatives is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, NEA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.