Flower Packaging Technician

Flower Packaging Technician

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!

Location: Lakeville, MA

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Job Description:

Flower Packaging Technicians report directly to the Packaging Manager, Supervisor or Lead, during their shift. Flower Packaging Technicians work directly with flower products creating accurate and compliant items for retail and wholesale sale.  Flower Packaging Technicians are expected to meet demand through daily production targets while passing quality control checks in place.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Produces pre-rolled and prepackaged flower items

• Responsible for accurately weighing, counting, packaging, and labeling all Flower products

• Utilize weighing, assembly, and packaging equipment to complete daily tasks and goals

• Reports any identifiable occurrence of mold, mildew, seeds, pests, or pathogens to the Packaging Manager, Shift Supervisor or Lead

• All Flower products are packaged to the highest standard of compliance, passing all internal, and external, quality control checks

• Provide maintenance of processing and assembly equipment, and restock all assembly and packaging supplies

• Participate as a team member in a fast-paced work environment to complete group goals

• Effectively and efficiently execute tasks assigned by the Packaging Shift Supervisor or Lead

• Reports any, and all, issues or concerns to their direct report in a timely fashion

• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work space while maintaining 100% compliance

• Other duties assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Full time, 40 hours a week required

• Open availability throughout the week as needed

• Ability to learn about, and operate, new machinery for production/labeling

• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment and manage time effectively

• Proficient in basic math skills

• Good organizational skills

• Detail oriented, and good with numbers

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Over 21 with the ability to obtain a MA agent registration card

• Ability to lift over 50 lbs

• Ability to perform the following physical tasks: sitting, standing, stooping, stretching, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, performing repetitive motions, and carrying boxes

Perks/Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Free Uniform

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has Cannabis Industry Experience

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.