Packaging Technician

The Packaging Technician is responsible for the post-production handling of all manufactured products. Duties performed include the weighing, packaging, and labeling of all products from our facilities.

Pay range: $18 to $20 per hour

• Weighing, measuring, sorting, labeling, and packaging cannabis products such as edibles, oil cartridges, lotions, roll-ons, topicals, tinctures, capsules, concentrates, flower, and pre-rolls for medical and recreational sale
• Create and apply labeling in accordance with product information, testing results, and other required information
• Maintain forms and database to precisely record weight, product count, and any relevant issues for all products
• Assemble, line, and pad boxes and shipping containers for finished product storage and shipping
• Accurately measure, weigh, and place/scoop products into containers, using hand tools and equipment
• Thoroughly clean equipment, hand tools, containers, materials, supplies, and work areas, using cleaning solutions in accordance with the relevant SOPs
• Responsible for operating a variety of automated sorting, batching, and packaging machinery
• Maintaining quality control by visually inspecting cannabis products and packaging to ensure consistency in product standards; ensuring labeling and product counts are accurate
• Inventory of cannabis products upon receipt and distribution to and from the department
• Assisting in the loading, unloading, and inventory of cannabis packaging, supplies and materials
• Adhering to production schedules
• Weighing and processing waste material in accordance with state regulations and company policies and procedures
• Cleaning and sanitizing packaging areas
• Preform daily, weekly, and monthly audits of packaging supplies when directed by the Inventory & Packaging Manager
• Effectively communicate any issues or constructive criticism with Lead Machine Operator

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (100 pounds with assistance)
• Ability to stand for a full, eight-hour shift
• Fine motor skills and ability to use hands and fingers to precisely and accurately fill, package, and label products
• Close visual acuity in order to read fine print on product labels and equipment screens

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma required
• Prior packaging and inventory experience a plus
• Experience using inventory software and Excel a plus
• Must have a strong work ethic and ability to work well on a team
• Must be detail oriented and self-motivated
• Ability and willingness to work overtime a plus
• Good verbal and written skills
• Must adhere to the MA. CCC hiring guidelines

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• Prior experience working within the cannabis industry
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and be flexible
• Has a motivated team player attitude

Overall: Entry level (less than 2 years)