Packaging Lead

Story Cannabis • Hancock, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Lead oversees daily packaging operations to ensure cannabis products are accurately, efficiently, and compliantly prepared for distribution. This role coordinates workflow, trains and supports packaging team members, and ensures all products meet quality, labeling, and regulatory standards. The Packaging Lead is responsible for monitoring productivity, maintaining packaging supplies and equipment, and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures throughout the packaging process.

Requirements

• Minimum High School or G.E.D equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in a packaging, production, or manufacturing role; cannabis industry experience strongly preferred.
• Previous leadership experience or lead-level responsibilities required.
• Strong knowledge of packaging processes, quality standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to train, motivate, and guide team members with professionalism and clarity.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with tracking systems, spreadsheets, or cannabis compliance software (e.g., METRC).
• Remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations.
• Ability to communicate through various formats including email and phone.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends, if requested.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain/maintain all state-required cannabis badging, which requires pre-employment background check.
• Must possess a valid driver's license or state ID card.

Nice To Haves

• cannabis industry experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Processing and packaging all manufactured cannabis products.
• Using various manual and automated types of packaging equipment.
• Maintaining packaging equipment for daily use, including cleaning and troubleshooting.
• Uplifting and motivating the packaging team.
• Working with the packaging manager to prioritize workflow and product demand.
• Ensuring packaging associates perform work in a safe and clean manner.
• Encouraging efficiency to ensure production KPI’s and metrics are hit.
• Working within the State mandated inventory control system to ensure compliance with labeling and inventory controls.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) including 8 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Company paid Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee referral program
• Commuter benefits
• Product discounts
• Additional compensation incentives (tips, bonuses, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED