Packaging Lead

Verano•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Lead provides on-site support for assembling and packaging products manufactured within a cannabis cultivation facility as a senior member of the team. As a Packaging Lead, you are responsible for guiding and supporting the team through accurately weighing, packing, and labeling cannabis flower, infused edibles, and cannabis extracts for shipment to retail dispensaries.

Requirements

Experience packaging product within a commercial cannabis facility.
Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.) required.
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.
Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to incoming and current packaging specialists by showing tips, tricks, and best practices.
Help packaging specialists understand and follow departmental processes.
Aid Assistant Packaging and Packaging Manager with new hire training.
Weigh, assemble, package, seal, and label products.
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.
Provide support and guidance to team members.
Train and develop junior team members per SOP.
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.
Inspect finished goods and processed flower for irregularities (mold, defects, and imperfections) and inform management and QA.
Document all activity using company’s track and trace system.
Work within company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
Regularly clean and sanitize packaging equipment, tools, and work areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.