Lead, Packaging - Citiva (Warwick)

About the role

In the role of Lead Packager, you assume a pivotal role in the final stages of product production, providing essential support under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Manufacturing. Your primary responsibility involves overseeing the packaging department, where you will monitor and ensure the accurate and efficient assembly, weighing, sealing, and labeling of diverse cannabis products. Upholding stringent quality control standards throughout the packaging process is critical to this role.

Responsibilities

• Package concentrates and flower products without degrading or sacrificing quality; determine exact weight and prepare product for packaging
• Prepare and adhere labels to each package; verify that labels for finished packages conform to State regulations
• Track product and maintain documentation standards, ensuring products are accounted for throughout the packaging process
• Ensure that all functions are performed to the highest standard of quality and compliance and successfully conform to all State regulations, company standards and procedures, and security protocols
• Work successfully in a team setting, take instructions well, and help on tasks as delegated by the Senior Manager, Manufacturing
• Review orders and prepare products for packaging; monitor products electronically and enter information into tracking database in accordance with departmental guidelines and State regulations
• Manage time efficiently to meet productivity goals while consistently producing quality work
• Maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and sanitation inside the processing area and participate in the clean-up of equipment and workplace at the end of every day
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed
• Responsible for training all new hires in the packaging department
• Oversee shifts and perform the opening and/or closing procedures
• Act as Manager on Duty in the absence of the Senior Manager, Manufacturing
• Follow and uphold the company’s core values, including respect, diversity, sustainability, research, and service
• Adhere to iAnthus' cultural principles of collaboration, innovation, and accountability

Requirements

• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older (18 in NY)
• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Knowledge of state-specific cannabis laws and regulatory compliance is non-negotiable
• Proficiency in Windows-based software (heavy Excel) and POS applications (ADILAS) required
• Reliability is a must
• Strong interpersonal abilities for seamless collaboration across all company levels
• Excellent organizational skills with acute attention to detail
• Proficient in both oral and written communication
• Able to prioritize tasks effectively and work in a heavily regulated environment

Benefits

• 12 Days of Paid Time Off
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and Transit Benefits
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Product Discounts

Pay

Starting Pay Rate: $25/hour

Working Conditions

The employee works in either a dispensary and/or cultivation environment. The employee may be required to use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The position also requires a high level of attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency. The employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, handling routine and recurring tasks. The employee will work in environments that include exposure to, but not limited to dirt, fertilizers, dusts, odors, fumes, high heat, low temperature, high and low humidity, high noise levels, vibrations, water, dry salts, allergens, pollen, dust, plant pathogens, other volatile organic compounds, heights, indoor A/C, no A/C, and other environmental variables. The position also requires a high level of scheduling flexibility and will occasionally include evening, weekend, and holiday work hours. The employee will encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday and must have a high regard for self-management, time management, and scheduling of activities.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time, move around, and clearly communicate. The employee must constantly position oneself to move freely. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance. The employee should have the ability to meet the physical demands of lifting, carrying and positioning heavy objects and should be familiar and comfortable using the assistance of push/pull manual transport equipment (e.g., pallet jack, hand truck). The employee will often need to use a ladder, with up to a 12’ extension and general hardware tools. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.