Temporary Packaging Technician

Overall

Job Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Packaging Team Leads, the Temporary Packaging Technician(s) work in and maintain standards of a Health Canada regulated packaging environment and will assist in all aspects of preparing cannabis for final sale once it is ready to be packed, ensuring orders are done accurately and in a timely manner and maintaining high quality standards. This process includes accurately weighing, labeling, packaging, sampling, and inspecting company products in accordance with the Standard Operational Procedures.

This is a hardworking, hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves environment emphasizing a team-oriented and collaborative style. It will be key for the candidate to embrace change and see past obstacles with a focus on solutions in the context of a company undergoing rapid growth and ongoing functional integration.

Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Accurately package cannabis flower, pre-rolls, and oils, ensuring compliance with provincial/federal regulations and company policies and procedures

Responsible for Quality Control and maintenance of all packaging equipment

Aid in the oversight of inventory of bulk and prepackaged products. Set up appropriate inventory levels, ensure proper quantity of packages/products

Making sure all labeling and recording of inventory data into inventory tracking system is done in compliance Company regulations and procedures

Maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and sterility inside the processing area

Hand-harvesting cannabis product, providing support to cultivation departments as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Job Details:

Rate of Pay: $18.00 per hour

Position Status:
Full-Time, Hourly, 3-month Contract Temporary Position

Schedule:

Regularly 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday (subject to change, occasional additional shiftwork as per operational requirements)

Psychological Demands:

Must be able to complete duties with minimal supervision and comfortable working independently and safely in a group environment

Must be willing/able to work in a social environment

Must be comfortable with completing highly repetitive tasks with focused attention

Fast-paced, production-focused role

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform physical tasks, including but not limited to; pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 50lbs), bending, walking, and standing/sitting for prolonged periods of time

Ability to withstand repetitive twisting motion of the body for long periods of time

Ability to wear assigned Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to medical gloves, safety eyewear, face masks, half-mask respirator (face must be clean shaven to ensure proper protection) etc.

Environmental Demands:

Sterile cannabis product packaging environment

Ability to work in an environment that uses cleaning products including, but not limited to, Isopropyl Alcohol, Ethanol, and residue cleaning products like AM717, Caustek-Free, and Formula-19.

This position may involve exposure to cannabis materials and is therefore not likely suitable for anyone that may suffer from allergies to cannabis materials, or for anyone that experiences medical issues as a result of exposure to cannabis materials

The ideal candidate has:

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Experience in regulated packaging and/or a related field is viewed as a strong asset

A positive attitude and enjoys working in a team

Meticulous attention to detail in repetitive tasks

The ability to work in a results-oriented, time-sensitive environment

Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to work effectively with all levels of employees and management

Access to reliable transportation to work full-time hours as scheduled (40 hours per week)

Must have the ability to provide a criminal record check that is clear of any charges that could be related or have a direct correlation to the position or company

All employees must be 19+