Packaging Technician - PharmaCann

The Processor is responsible for a variety of processing duties, including but not limited to trimming, packaging, curing, and farming that are assigned daily.  The focus of the Processor is to meet daily productivity, quality, and compliance requirements. The Processor is expected to hand trim plants, correctly package product, and perform a variety of other duties in cure and farming as assigned. The Processor is expected to operate under the highest standards of compliance and professionalism.

Starting pay: $18.29/hour

Essential Duties

Procedures & Tasks

• Takes instruction and follows direction as delegated by supervisors and management to meet daily, weekly, individual, and team goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity.
• Calibrate scales to company standards to ensure correct measurements of product.
• Proper use and understanding of scales and measurements.
• Proper placement of labels for tracking and compliance, and ingredient labels.
• Clean and proper packaging of all product.
• Count and organize product to prepare for shipment.
• Follow all Standard operating procedures in order to meet production and quality standards.
• Performs basic quality control checks including measuring, weighing, package counts, and evaluating product or package appearance.
• Accurately fill out all paperwork/spreadsheets.
• Use packaging equipment, such as the shelf bagger and bundler to prepare final packaged goods for the distribution team.

Workspace and Material Maintenance

• Ensure organization and cleanliness of immediate work station.
• Ensure the organization and cleanliness of the Trim production area.
• Contribute to daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning and general maintenance.
• Perform regular cleaning and maintenance on work surfaces, tools, and related equipment (scissors,
• table, floors etc.).

Compliance

• Assist to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Assist to ensure that workflow and work procedures are documented and that appropriate controls

Supervision 

• Works under the direct supervision of the Manager of Grow Packaging, and The Grow Packaging Supervisors.
• This person may be instructed to guide and train but not supervise and discipline others.

Work Environment

• Adhere to all work safety requirements including, but not limited to: lifting, bending, etc.
• Ensure cleanliness of all areas in the packaging Dept.
• Maintain a positive attitude that contributes to a positive work environment.
• Keep doors closed when not in use.
• Wear protective clothing, hairnets, and beard nets when working with plants, and product.
• Before exiting the facility remove protective clothing and ensure that there is no cannabis on your person.

Supervision

• Works under the direct supervision of the Manager of Grow Packaging, and The Grow Packaging Supervisors.
• This person may be instructed to guide and train but not supervise and discipline others.

Work Expectations

• Must maintain a positive attitude with coworkers and superiors alike, to support a positive work environment.
• Communication, flexibility, and diligence are expected in order to meet all production goals.
• Regular attendance and punctuality, as well as reliability to contribute to achieving production goals.
• Focus and dedication to the task at hand.
• Work schedule is 40 hours per week that fall within this time frame: Mon-Sat 7:00 AM-5:45 PM. This shift has the potential to run late. You are expected to stay until the job is completed daily.

Work Experience

• Six months of work experience in a related industry or work environment preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet productivity and performance requirements.
• Demonstrates high attention to detail.
• Demonstrates professional and respectful demeanor towards others.
• Demonstrates oral communication capability.
• Knowledge and background in trimming preferred.
• Must be able to secure appropriate work credentials from the Colorado Department of Labor Marijuana Enforcement Division.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Working Conditions

• Able to use a computer for extended periods of time.
• Able to move about a typical office, manufacturing, warehouse, or retail environment.
• Able to perform general office managerial and administrative activities.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required.

Note:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.