Packaging Lead

Department: Packaging - Wyld Canada

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: British Columbia - Pitt Meadows

Reporting To: Packaging Manager

Compensation: $22.50 - $27.75 / hour

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure.

Wyld THC operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OH, OR, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon. Our CBD line is available nationwide across all states! Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative. Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld Way.

Wyld’s core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld.

• Make a Mark
• We Blaze Our Own Trail
• Brand First
• We Mean Business

The Packaging Lead packages and prepares all products for distribution by performing all duties meticulously. Leads Packaging Support team and operations when a supervisor is not present. Opens and/or closes the shifts and assists with staff training. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

• Availability for Monday - Friday 9:30AM to 6PM schedule
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe work area for yourself and other employees
• Perform basic visual quality inspections on products
• Maintain packaging flow by ensuring adequate product levels at each station
• Ensure quotas are met by observing Packaging Support team members and training/coaching
• Maintain high-quality standards during shifts including constant QA/QC of all products being prepped and produced
• Ability to work well with others in high-pressure situations with a sense of urgency
• Communicate discrepancies in quantities or quality of product
• Perform opening and closing duties
• Ensure proper storage of all facility consumables and products; storing food products in compliance with safety practices
• Maintain and comply with sanitation and safety standards; maintaining a clean and organized packaging area and work environment
• Perform visual quality inspections on products, minimize waste where possible
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company
• Assist Production Supervisors and Managers in training and coaching Packaging Support employees on proper procedures, techniques and compliance protocol
• Communicate quality or safety discrepancies to Supervisors, Managers and/or Directors
• Makes recommendations to management regarding personnel evaluation and training of the Packaging Support team
• Assist the Production Manager or Packaging Supervisor as needed
• Ensure a safe working environment; reviewing and communicating daily on all safety related topics of discussion
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs

• Experience with the utilization of sanitation tools and chemicals, food safety, and the safe operation of standard sanitation equipment
• At least 6 months of related experience and/or training in a production or packaging environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Use of cleaning chemicals and safe handling practices
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency, preferably in a fast-paced work environment
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Microsoft suite (core applications), Google, Slack, experience in Jira and/or other management platforms and software preferred
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written
• Math
  
  Skills:
  
  Possess basic mathematical skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Travel Requirements:
  Occasional travel required between buildings and sites
• Ability to maintain and manage confidential information
• Provincial regulations require all applicants must be 19 years of age or older
• Serv Safe, Food Handler’s or FOODSAFE Level 1 card preferred
• Will be required to submit to a background check
• Must obtain all applicable government-required permits, licenses, and certifications

Wyld is an equal opportunity employer.