Packaging Specialist

Job Summary

The Packaging Specialist provides on-site support assembling and packaging products manufactured within a cannabis manufacturing facility. As a Packaging Specialist, you are responsible accurately weighing, packing, and labeling cannabis flower, infused edibles, and cannabis extracts for shipment to retail dispensaries. The Packaging Specialist is responsible for assembling and packaging products manufactured by the cultivation and processing facility.

Part Time Shifts Available for Day Shift

Duties and Responsibilities

• Weigh, assemble, package, seal, and label products.
• Safely operate packaging equipment and machines.
• Collect samples for QA as needed for quality testing.
• Transport completed products from the packaging workspace to the vault.
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
• Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
• Immediately inform Packaging Manager of any system discrepancies.
• Document all activity using company’s track and trace system.
• Inspect finished goods and processed flower for irregularities (defects, and imperfections) and inform management and QA.
• Work within company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
• Regularly clean and sanitize packaging equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Provide support to other Departments as need to achieve facility production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Reports to Packaging Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a related position.
• Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
• Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
• Must have effective time management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb.
• Able to stand for 90% of the time.
• Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.
• Preferred Qualifications
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.) preferred.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or packaging role is preferred
• Familiarity with hand tools and mechanical knowledge is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production targets
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team
• Forklift certification is a plus, but not required

Physical and Mental Demands Overview

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Language Skills

Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must display professional telephone etiquette and be able to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Ability to effectively present information in one on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 or more pounds and regularly move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is normal.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is normal. The employee is frequently exposed to an environment of natural chemical fumes, herbal aromas, airborne particles, exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Employee will have moderate exposure to conditions such as dust and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or the skin, depending on department job assignments. Personal Protective Equipment is provided for employees to utilize

Responsibilities:
- Package products according to specifications and quality standards
- Operate hand tools and equipment to assemble and package products
- Inspect finished products for defects or damage
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Follow safety guidelines and protocols
- Assist with inventory management and stock replenishment

Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a warehouse or packaging role is preferred
- Familiarity with hand tools and mechanical knowledge is a plus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production targets
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team
- Forklift certification is a plus, but not required

We offer competitive pay rates and opportunities for growth within the company. If you are a motivated individual with a strong work ethic, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Packager!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15