Quality Control Technician - Cannabis

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.

Requirements

• 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.