CBD Packaging Lead

About the role

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces Cannabis edibles and beverages using real fruit and natural flavors. The Packaging Lead supports packaging team members when a Supervisor is not present, trains and coaches team members, and ensures accurate, deadline-driven workflow in a fast-paced environment. This role opens and/or closes shifts and requires a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area for self and others
• Perform basic visual quality inspections on products
• Maintain packaging flow by ensuring adequate product levels at each station
• Ensure quotas are met by observing and training/coaching Packaging Support team members
• Maintain high-quality standards during shifts, including constant QA/QC of all products being prepped and produced
• Work well with others in high-pressure situations with a sense of urgency
• Communicate discrepancies in quantities or quality of product
• Perform opening and closing duties
• Ensure proper storage of all facility consumables and products in compliance with safety practices
• Maintain and comply with sanitation and safety standards; keep packaging area and work environment clean and organized
• Minimize waste where possible
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company
• Assist Production Supervisors and Managers in training and coaching Packaging Support employees on proper procedures, techniques, and compliance protocol
• Communicate quality or safety discrepancies to Supervisors, Managers, and/or Directors
• Make recommendations to management regarding personnel evaluation and training of the Packaging Support team
• Assist the Production Manager or Packaging Supervisor as needed
• Ensure a safe working environment; review and communicate daily on all safety-related topics

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of directly related experience and/or training in a food production or manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1 year of lead or supervisory experience
• Experience and familiarity with food manufacturing, sanitation, and safety regulations
• Experience working with a high sense of urgency
• Computer skills: Microsoft suite (core applications), Google, Slack; experience in Jira and/or other management platforms and software preferred
• Language skills: Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Math skills: Basic mathematical skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Occasional travel required between buildings and sites
• Ability to maintain/manage confidential information
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• ServSafe or Food Handler’s Card preferred
• Must obtain all applicable state-required permits, licenses, and certifications

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $23.00–$27.75/hr paid biweekly
• 11 paid holidays
• 80 hours of PTO
• Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance