Edibles (Kitchen) Agent

About the role

Cresco Labs is seeking an Edibles Product Agent for our growing facility. The Edibles Product Agent is responsible for cross-functional support of production and packaging for our infused edible products. The Agent completes tasks assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor and Packaging Supervisor. Carry out day-to-day tasks including prepping, cleaning, cooking, labeling, wrapping and operating basic production and packaging machinery. Produce and package edibles in accordance with the State and standards set by Cresco Labs.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen staff in the daily production of cannabis-infused food products using commercial machinery.
• Understand and execute batch production as assigned by Department Leadership – learn and continuously improve production efficiency.
• Collaborate with the kitchen lead to adhere to manufacturing formula standard operating procedures, ensuring both potency and homogenization.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues that may cause damaged edibles, ensuring quality control.
• Train in food safety/sanitation and maintain a clean and safe production environment.
• Assist, when needed, in labeling, packaging and tracking edibles for final sale.
• Maintain a clean and safe production facility.
• Ensure personal hygiene meets Cresco Labs standards before performing any production activities (washing hands, donning PPE, changing clothes, etc.).
• Complete sanitation of production equipment and tools including workspace, production and packaging equipment, cookware and appliances.
• Assist, when needed, in cross-departmental training and task completion.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in general production, preferably in a regulated field producing for human consumption (or any satisfactory combination of experience and training demonstrating the ability to perform the duties).
• Experience in a production-heavy kitchen is a plus.
• Clear understanding of recipes, food production and kitchen sanitation.
• Strong task-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Attention to detail – ability to monitor basic kitchen production in process, package and label precisely.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment.
• Comfort working around plant material, including potential exposure to pollen and/or dust.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, and perform repetitive hand motions for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must comply with all legal and company regulations for working in the cannabis industry.
• No employment-based visa sponsorship offered; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without current or future sponsorship.

Pay

Hourly rate: $18.50 USD

Benefits

• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) match program
• FSA/HSA programs
• LTD/STD options
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Annual discretionary bonuses (eligible employees)
• Stock options (eligible employees)
• Employee discount program

Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time status, location, or position.