Packaging Technican- Cannabis Industry

About the role

Greenleaf Therapeutics is a Packaging Technician position within the Wana business unit of Canopy USA, LLC. As part of the newly formed Canopy USA, LLC, we are building a stronger, more agile organization that will unlock greater opportunities across the growing US cannabis market.

Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor all tasks in packaging areas, including packaging flower, edibles, and concentrates with precise weights and piece counts, while maintaining rate.
• Regularly examine machine operation and learn how to run, and troubleshoot machinery.
• Train new team members on job.
• Maintain the equipment in good condition.
• Clean machines, set up scales (minor mechanical), report on when small equipment needs to be replaced.
• Supply packaging manager with performance analysis, log downtime, cGMP training, health & safety, gowning for packaging, SOP training, documentation training.
• Learn to operate basic labeling & packaging machines safely.
• Follow SOP’s, and training to check components for QA/QC to ensure the best practices and applicable regulations are followed based on state regulations.
• Understand the purpose of doing line checks throughout packing orders and when cleaning.
• Check labels and packages for print to ensure correct information (lot # and expiry date) & for damaged labels or packages.
• Understand and be concurrent on all SOPs to ensure cGMP compliance.
• Review and keep current with SOPs.
• Constantly look for actions that can be taken to prevent defects and all quality training.
• Report corrections and all identified discrepancies to management to ensure accuracy of all inventory counts, labeling, and applicable pertinent information.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) months of previous relevant work experience within other packaging, pharmaceutical or biotech firms.
• Strong problem solving and mechanical troubleshooting ability.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make quick decisions in accordance with SOPs and training.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to enter and maintain accurate data and in a timely manner.

Skills

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) months of previous relevant work experience within other packaging, pharmaceutical or biotech firms.
• Strong problem solving and mechanical troubleshooting ability.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make quick decisions in accordance with SOPs and training.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to enter and maintain accurate data and in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k).
• Paid Time Off.
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life.
• Spouse and child life and ADD&D.
• Pet insurance.
• FSA and HSA are available.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

The work environmental characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. You must be able to work quickly but efficiently, while maintaining the integrity of the product. Light to moderate lifting of up to 50 lbs.; heavier weights with assistance. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Repetitive motions and understanding of lab equipment. You must wear company-provided scrubs, hair/beard nets, gloves, surgical masks and safety glasses/ goggles/ splash shield, while working in the Packaging Department. Must adhere to facility general hygiene requirements. Capacity to stay focused on the task at hand.

Disclaimer

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. E-Verify Participation Notice This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. What is E-Verify? E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Code of Conduct

All employees are expected to represent value and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct. Greenleaf Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.