Packaging Technician - New Jersey

Bud’s Goods of New Jersey is seeking a Packaging Technician to join our award-winning team in Linden, New Jersey. This full-time role operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (clock-in as early as 6:45 AM).

About the role

The Packaging Technician packages and labels dried flower, fills and packages pre-rolls, and portions concentrates and oils according to work orders and quotas. This position involves operating sophisticated packaging equipment, including setup, operation, changeover, breakdown, and sanitation. Safety is a priority, with air filtration and personal protective equipment provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform packaging duties for assigned work orders in the packaging lab.
• Coordinate batch inventory and packaging materials with the Packaging Manager.
• Operate high-tech equipment to sort, package, and label dried cannabis flower into pouches and jars.
• Operate equipment to produce, package, and label pre-rolls and other joints.
• Package oils and concentrates using specialized equipment.
• Print and apply labels to packages.
• Case pack units ready for storage and shipment.
• Track and record each step of the process, validating with equipment readings for consistency.
• Attend to units rejected by packaging equipment.
• Set up, change over, and clean sophisticated packaging equipment.
• Break down and change over workstations per sanitation and GMP processes.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and report inconsistencies with package labels.
• Inspect labels for proper format and compliance with state regulations.
• Weigh product accurately using a scale and track numbers.
• Update inventory logs per batch to ensure accurate counts.
• Maintain compliance with state regulations, company policies, and SOPs.
• Keep workstations clean and safe.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in packaging or inventory-related roles.
• High school diploma or GED required (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Basic understanding of mechanical packaging equipment.
• Basic math skills and working knowledge of computer functions, including email and Excel.
• Must pass all required background checks.
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the cannabis industry.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must be approved as a Registered Agent by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Production-minded with excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, hardworking, and punctual with reliable attendance.
• Good personal hygiene and hand-eye coordination.
• Efficient and effective in fast-paced environments.

Working Conditions

• Able to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Extensive use of hands, including repetitive movements.

Benefits

Full-time team members are eligible for a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Pay

$20 USD per hour.