Quality Control Technician

Duties/Responsibilities

• Inspect or test products before, during, and/or after the manufacturing process to ensure incoming or outgoing products align with company and legal standards.
• Review and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and specifications.
• Pass or reject products as necessary to ensure compliance with applicable cannabis regulations as well as DreamFields' internal specifications, policies, and procedures.
• Correctly categorize rejected products in accordance with the observed defect(s).
• Track units reworked and/or rejected in real time.
• Document inspection results by accurately counting and reporting quality-related data quarterly (every 2 hours).
• Real-time data entry is required during cannabis raw material QC inspections.
• Raise red flags and provide detailed notes as needed to internally communicate quality- or compliance-related issues clearly and effectively.
• Communicate to and collaborate with QC Supervisor, Production Lead, or other team members as needed to contribute to error reduction and process enhancements.
• Identify and communicate quality-related insights and opportunities for continuous improvement to QC Supervisor and Production Leads.
• Support identification of appropriate corrective actions.
• Properly use and maintain QC equipment and materials in accordance with approved methods and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain sanitary conditions at workstation(s).
• Be receptive to coaching or performance-related feedback from QC leadership.
• As needed, support with execution and documentation of product tests or experiments.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have reliable transportation.
• Meticulous attention to detail – must be able to closely inspect product to identify defects, count and report accurate numerical data, and review/verify product labeling with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong verbal communication skills – must be able to professionally communicate and collaborate with others, effectively follow and provide instructions, and ask questions as necessary to fulfill roles and expectations.
• Problem-solving skills – skilled at making pertinent observations and recommending solutions to manufacturing defects in a fast-paced production environment.
• Able to maintain a high level of cleanliness, organization, and sanitary work environment in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Quickly adaptable and open to change.
• Knowledge of and ability to uphold workplace health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of the environmental and other manufacturing conditions necessary to achieve safe and high-quality cannabis products – strongly preferred.

Education And Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in a quality control or quality assurance role, preferably in cannabis or a similarly highly regulated industry.
• Experience with accurate and timely data reporting – strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to use cleaning solutions and properly and safely use brooms, unload trash cans, and other cleaning supplies and tools.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Frequent walking and standing in a warehouse environment.
• Capability to operate heavy machinery such as floor scrubber safely and efficiently.
• Comfortable working in industrial environments with exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold, and other manufacturing conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
• Must be physically capable of sitting or standing for long periods or entire shifts.

Work Schedule (Non-Exempt)

• This position is scheduled on a full-time basis.
• Specific shift times and workdays are determined by the operation and may vary by location.
• Business needs may require work on evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as occasional overtime.
• Scheduled start and end times, assigned shifts, and workdays are subject to change based on staffing and operational requirements.
• Whenever feasible, advance notice of schedule changes will be provided.