Confectioner

• Base Pay $17.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Northeast Alternatives is a growing, award-winning, seed-to-table cannabis retail brand specializing in the highest quality cannabis products Massachusetts, Michigan and New Jersey has to offer. Constantly focused on developing and ingenuity, NEA strives to achieve this by adding skilled and motivated team players. These goals are met by seeking out diverse, talented individuals to further the company's mission and provide unique and new ideas.

As the business continues to grow, our team will continue to grow, allowing us to be the best in our specialized market. If you are motivated, eager to learn, dedicated, flexible and excited about joining an incredible industry, Northeast Alternatives is the perfect place to be!

Job Description:

Confectioners work as part of a collaborative production team dedicated to creating high-quality cannabis edible products while maintaining strict compliance with all state, regulatory, and food safety requirements.

Ideal candidates are team-oriented, dependable, and take pride in producing consistent, high-quality products. Candidates should possess a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and a general understanding of food production or food science.

Confectioners are responsible for following dynamic production schedules, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and established quality and food safety standards throughout the manufacturing process. All products must be produced in accordance with CRA requirements and all other applicable food safety and regulatory standards. Additional food safety training will be required upon acceptance of this position.

Join a team that takes pride in its work, supports one another, and continuously strives to produce some of the best edible products in the cannabis industry!

• Executing the production of edibles daily, following the production schedule in line with Supervisors and Management while standing or moving for an 8 hour shift
• Keeping a clean and organized work environment
• Ensure edible batches are produced accurately and consistently while maintaining proper piece weights throughout production
• Completing and maintaining all sanitary processes and standards
• Communicating with other shifts or management about daily operation and progress
• Understand the importance of attendance and reliability
• Understands and executes work tasks compliantly and within CRA guidelines and company SOPs
• Cooperation and Commitment on a daily basis
• Follow all food safety regulations and trainings
• Inventory control
• Working safely with equipment and machinery

Strong work ethic: proactive, efficient, adaptable and driven

Passion for:
Cannabis and Producing High Quality Products

Knowledge and compliance for all things cannabis

Proven success in a culinary or manufacturing environment

Strong work ethic and ability to stand and move during work hours

Culinary or Production equipment experience is preferred

Must be 21+ and eligible to obtain required state cannabis agent registration

High School diploma or equivalent is preferred

Experience in culinary/confectionary production or manufacturing environments

Experience utilizing culinary/confectionary or manufacturing equipment

Ability to understand and consistently follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, production schedules, and safety requirements

Ability to stand or move for an 8 hour shift

Commitment to food safety and GMP standards

Serv Safe, HACCP, GMP, food-handler, or comparable food-safety training is a plus; additional required training will be provided upon hire

Ability to lift 50 pounds and push and pull 100 pounds

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