Packaging Specialist

Job Summary

The Packaging Specialist provides on-site support assembling and packaging products manufactured within a cannabis cultivation 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.

About the Role

This role requires the ability to weigh, assemble, package, seal, and label products, safely operate packaging equipment, collect samples for quality testing, transport completed products, manage and document waste, monitor quality control measures, adhere to company policies and SOPs, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and provide support to other teams as needed.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, assemble, package, seal, and label products
• Safely operate packaging equipment, such as flow wrap, labeling, and heat-sealing machines
• Collect samples for QA as needed for quality testing
• Transport completed products from the packaging workspace to the vault
• Manage, document, and destroy cultivation waste
• 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 (mold, 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 additional cultivation, harvest, and production teams as needed to achieve facility production goals
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a related position
• Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks
• Positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment
• Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner
• Effective time management and multitasking skills
• Able to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day, lifting up to 25 pounds
• Able to stand for 90% of the time
• Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity
• Compliant with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.) preferred