Production Associate (Packaging)

Lazy River Products (LRP) is seeking a Production Associate to join the Packaging Department in Dracut, MA. This full-time, hourly role supports daily operations related to packaging bulk flower and pre-rolls into finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Package flower products accurately by weight, adhering to regulatory and LRP standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Use scales and balances to ensure product weights meet requirements.
• Apply labels to product packaging accurately and neatly per LRP SOP.
• Maintain sanitation practices, including cleaning tools, equipment, workstations, and work rooms.
• Complete department logs, forms, and records with clear and legible writing.
• Perform quality control for products and product labels, ensuring proper information and application.
• Demonstrate professionalism and maintain productive relationships within the department and company.
• Follow directives from department and company leadership while raising suggestions or concerns professionally.
• Work efficiently to meet or exceed KPIs, support colleagues, and proactively address challenges.
• Wear LRP uniform and PPE, practice good hygiene, and follow safe handling requirements.
• Assist colleagues and leadership with department duties and tasks as needed.
• Support inventory audits for products and consumables, communicating supply needs to leadership.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and proficiently, adhering to all safety policies and regulations.
• May be assigned additional duties or asked to assist in adjacent departments to support production needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (required).
• Inventory or manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Previous experience in the Massachusetts cannabis industry or production (preferred).
• Proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to perform standard mathematical equations related to quantity, weights, and measures.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and comply with all legal and company regulatory requirements.
• Ability to pass a formal background check per Massachusetts regulatory requirements for agent registration.
• Reliable transportation.

Skills

• Integrity, accountability, and collaboration.
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and coachability.
• Adaptability to changes in operational priorities, policies, or procedures.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work collaboratively toward shared goals.
• Strong organizational skills and proficient written/verbal communication.
• Ability to identify challenges and propose proactive solutions.
• Precision and accuracy in building, packaging, and labeling products by hand or with mechanical assistance.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to loud machinery, bright lights, airborne particulates, or other production hazards.
• Must wear ear, eye, and respiratory protection as a precaution.
• Limited-access, clean production area requiring proper uniform, closed-toed shoes, hair nets, disposable gloves, and other PPE.
• Persistent use of fingers, hands, wrists, and arms for building and packaging materials throughout the shift.
• Mobility requirements include traveling between rooms/departments, sitting/standing at workstations, and accessing materials (squatting, lifting, reaching).

Pay

$18.00/hour (non-exempt).

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM–4:30 PM (30-minute unpaid lunch break).
• 40 hours per week, with potential weekend/holiday work as needed.