Manufacturing Technician – Night Shift

Maven Genetics / Maven Productions
Location: Pacoima, CA
Department: Operations
Reports To: Manufacturing Lead / Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour
Schedule: 3:00 PM–11:30 PM

Maven Genetics is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Manufacturing Technician to join our Operations team on the night shift.

In this hands-on manufacturing role, you will operate production equipment used for infused pre-rolls, AIO vape devices, and 510 cartridges
, while also supporting quality control, packaging, labeling, material accountability, and batch documentation.

The ideal candidate takes pride in producing consistent, high-quality products, follows procedures carefully, and can maintain accuracy and productivity in a fast-paced production environment.

• Set up and operate equipment used for infused pre-roll and vape production.
• Verify product, strain, batch, materials, hardware, and scheduled quantities before beginning production.
• Follow approved operating procedures and product specifications.
• Monitor equipment and production runs for consistency, quality, and performance.
• Perform authorized adjustments and basic troubleshooting and escalating unresolved equipment issues.
• Complete equipment changeovers between products, strains, batches, and hardware types.

• Perform QC checks throughout production and packaging.
• Inspect products for fill accuracy, weight consistency, damage, leakage, closures, packaging, and other quality issues.
• Identify and separate defective or questionable units for review.
• Document QC findings, rejects, rework, and material loss.
• Communicate recurring quality concerns to the Manufacturing Lead or supervisor.

• Package pre-rolls, AIOs, and 510 cartridges according to product specifications.
• Verify packaging components and labels match the applicable product and batch.
• Apply required seals, closures, labels, and packaging components.
• Verify product, strain, batch, and label information before and during production.
• Maintain proper batch separation during changeovers.
• Reconcile packaged and labeled quantities with batch records.

• Review shift handoffs and nightly production priorities.
• Track completed units, rejects, remaining materials, downtime, shortages, and waste.
  
  Complete Batch Production Work Orders accurately and in real time.
• Record required product, batch, workflow, weight, quantity, start/end time, break, downtime, and rework information.
• Report discrepancies, equipment issues, shortages, and quality concerns promptly.

• Clean equipment, tools, and workstations according to approved procedures.
• Complete required cleaning and material clearance between products and batches.
• Perform assigned equipment inspections and routine operator care.
• Follow PPE, safe-handling, shutdown, and facility-security procedures.
• Provide a clear end-of-shift handoff detailing completed work, remaining production, and unresolved issues.
• Leave equipment, materials, and work areas clean and organized for the incoming shift.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating production equipment or performing detailed manufacturing work.
• Ability to follow written procedures, work orders, and product specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic math skills and ability to reconcile counts and weights.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize equipment or process issues.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively when support is needed.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining quality…