Production Technician - Paterson

Our Client is seeking to hire Production Technicians to join their team. In this role, you’ll be an essential part of the process of turning raw cannabis flower into our line of medicated/recreational products. You will produce, package, handle products, adhere to compliance requirements, and keep safety as your top priority.

Cannabis is a heavily regulated industry, therefore requires all employees comply to safety and compliance regulations.

• Deliver on daily production goals, while focused on safety and quality
• Produce high quality product following GTI SOPs
• Package product and place labels in compliance with state regulations
• Operate basic machinery
• Adhere to quality control methods throughout entire process
• Manage time efficiently to meet goals while consistently producing quality product
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations
• Able to work with Cannabis in all stages and forms of the plant
• Help create a positive environment by having a positive attitude and by being self‑motivated
• Other duties as assigned

• Follow all department specific SOP’s to ensure accurate inventory reporting and product movement
• Ensure unit counts are accurate and returning additional product back to correct stock locations
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
• Be aware of hazards in the workspace
• Retain and understand department specific training
• Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow‑up actions
• Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements
• Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements
• Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor
• Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor
• Report and escalation safety & quality concerns

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.

Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds (and up to 100 pounds with assistance) and must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product.

Must be able to work in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity for extended periods.

Must be able to work at heights.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, changing, and challenging environment.

Must be able to work with cannabis in every stage from seed to finished product.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED;
  Associate degree or certifications preferred
• Basic math skills required
• Effectively follow state and company compliance requirements
• Excellent customer service, time management, and organization skills
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must possess valid state
• Must be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements in order to work in cannabis industry

Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.