Packaging Specialist
- Readington, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Weigh, assemble, package, seal, and label products.
- Safely operate packaging equipment, such as flow wrap, labeling, and heat-sealing machines.
- Collect samples for QA as needed for quality testing.
- Transport completed products from the packaging workspace to the vault.
- Manage, document, and destroy cultivation waste.
- Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
- Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
- Immediately inform Packaging Manager of any system discrepancies.
- Document all activity using company’s track and trace system.
- Inspect finished goods and processed flower for irregularities (mold, defects, and imperfections) and inform management and QA.
- Work within company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
- Regularly clean and sanitize packaging equipment, tools, and work areas.
- Provide support to additional cultivation, harvest, and production teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a related position.
- Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
- Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
- Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
- Must have effective time management and multitasking skills.
- Ability to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day, lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
- The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb.
- Able to stand for 90% of the time.
- Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity.
- Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.) preferred.