Production Specialist

The Production Specialist supports Tru Farms LLC cannabis manufacturing operations by preparing, filling, assembling, labeling, packaging, and inspecting products for their approved final form and distribution. This cross-functional, hands-on role requires consistent accuracy, cleanliness, safe work habits, and the ability to switch between production stations as business needs change.

• Fill vape cartridges and disposable vape devices according to approved work instructions and specifications.
• Accurately weigh and fill rosin pucks, concentrate jars, and other approved containers.
• Place finished pre-rolls into tubes and other packaging; prepare flower and concentrates for packing.
• Assemble final packaging, apply labels, compliance stickers and batch identifiers, and verify correct product-to-label matching.
• Prepare products for quality checks, inventory transfer, storage, and authorized outbound distribution.
• Count, weigh, inspect, and document finished units; promptly report defects, discrepancies, or shortages.
• Follow production orders, batch segregation, traceability requirements, and all applicable SOPs.

• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly for the assigned task, including gloves, hair restraints, and protective garments as specified.
• Wash/sanitize hands and follow hygiene rules; prevent cross-contamination between products and batches.
• Inspect, clean, and sanitize the workstation, tools, and equipment before production begins.
• Keep the station neat and sanitary throughout the shift; handle product and production waste properly.
• Clean and sanitize the work area and equipment after production, leaving the station ready for the next shift.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, suspected contamination, or equipment problems.

• Meet reasonable daily production targets while maintaining required weight, labeling, count, and packaging accuracy.
• Maintain accurate production logs and communicate job status, obstacles, and material needs.
• Minimize avoidable waste, rejected units, and rework; do not trade safety or quality for speed.
• Support coworkers, assist across production stations, follow supervisor instructions, and maintain dependable attendance and a professional attitude.

• Detail-oriented, reliable, organized, and comfortable with repetitive precision tasks.
• Able to follow written instructions, production specifications, cleanliness rules, and safety procedures.
• Able to work independently or on a team and perform basic counting, weighing, and recordkeeping.
• Previous packaging, manufacturing, food production, or cannabis production experience preferred, but training may be provided.
• Must meet applicable Minnesota cannabis industry employment requirements.

Position may require extended sitting or standing, repetitive hand movements, handling small components and precision scales, and lifting materials up to approximately 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Eligible Production Specialists may earn additional production bonuses based on quality-approved units completed above established task-specific targets. Performance is evaluated using completed unit counts, efficiency, accuracy, sanitation/PPE compliance, documentation, and teamwork. Targets and rates may differ for cartridge filling, rosin-container filling, pre-roll tube filling, labeling, and final packaging.

Bonus conditions:
Only qualifying, accepted work counts toward the bonus under the company’s separate written plan.

Management will communicate targets, bonus rates, measurement periods, and payment schedules before an applicable bonus period. Equipment downtime, shared work, rejected units, and corrections will be addressed under that plan.

Employees must never skip breaks, required PPE, cleaning, or quality checks to increase output.

Non-discretionary production bonuses will be included in the overtime regular-rate calculation where required by

Production Specialists are scheduled to work no more than 40 hours per workweek unless otherwise authorized by management. Overtime is not routinely scheduled and requires advance approval. All hours actually worked must be accurately recorded and will be compensated in accordance with applicable federal and Minnesota wage laws.