Packaging Associate - Job ID 1895803

DCM•Hagerstown, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Associate packages finished cannabis goods, including concentrates, oil syringes, vape carts, and disposables. The role also involves accurate production-log entry and routine inventory counts of packaging materials. Associates are expected to meet strict daily production and quality goals. This is an onsite role, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in a cannabis growing and production facility. Employees work around cannabis plants, strong odors, bright lights, varying noises, and temperatures between 55° and 85°F. Required PPE includes scrubs, masks, gloves, and hairnets; the company provides scrubs, gloves, and hairnets. The position involves repetitive production tasks and substantial sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, scooping, twisting, and reaching. It requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, up to 80 pounds with assistance, and occasionally lifting 10 pounds above the head. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job's functions.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must pass federal and state criminal history background checks.
High school diploma or GED required.
Must be able to work onsite five days per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Must be comfortable working in temperatures ranging from 55° to 85°F.
Must not have allergies to plant materials or nitrile gloves; the role requires daily exposure to cannabis plants and nitrile gloves.
Must be able to perform repetitive tasks and the described physical activities, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 80 pounds with assistance.
Must wear required PPE, including scrubs, masks, gloves, and hairnets.
Comply with HR policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
Maintain open communication with management and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Ability and comfort using power-operated machine tools.
Comfort using technology and computers to operate machines.
Comfort working around high-speed machinery.
Comfort working at heights up to 12 feet.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Desire and ability to work as a team member.
Strong work ethic, accountability, and proactivity.
Ability to work at a fast pace in a high-production environment.

Responsibilities

Package finished goods, including concentrates, oil syringes, vape carts, and disposables.
Accurately enter production logs and maintain up-to-date, accurate scale logs.
Conduct routine inventory counts of packaging materials.
Meet daily production quantity and finished-product quality goals.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards and keep the work area clean and organized.
Follow standard operating procedures, operational guidelines, verbal directives, training information, and company policies.
Clean unfilled concentrate jars and apply necessary labels.
Count completed units into predetermined case-pack sizes.
Assist with daily machine cleaning.
Complete duties on time and accept additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
Communicate daily production output to management and coworkers.
Assist other departments when needed and allowed by the production schedule.
Perform other duties as necessary.