Packaging, Machine Operator

Cresco Labs•Yellow Springs, OH

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry, founded in 2013. Their mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through passionate employees, focusing on quality, consistency, integrity, and professionalism. The company also emphasizes Social Equity and Educational Development (SEEDTM) to ensure equal opportunity in the cannabis industry. This role is for a Machine Operator within the Packaging team in Yellow Springs, OH, reporting to the Packaging Supervisor. The primary responsibility is the production and packaging of Cresco Labs preroll SKUs, with opportunities to cross-train on other packaging automation equipment like the Hightek flower line and Keepac edible poucher. The Machine Operator will handle daily tasks including prepping, cleaning, operating, troubleshooting, and documenting output for packaging machines, as well as monitoring equipment and consumable inventory according to State and Cresco Labs standards.

Requirements

Experience in a field and/or operation that adheres to strict health and safety policies and procedures, preferably a regulated field producing products for human consumption. Or any combination of experience and training which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the following duties:
Strong effective task-management skills, ability to multi-task and adhere to strict policies and procedures
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment
Effective communication skills; strong attention-to-detail
Ability to stand for at least 8 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds to torso level is necessary
Exercise and demonstrate cause and effect logic for troubleshooting
Ability to read, understand and apply learnings to PLC displays, machinery dials, measurement devices and working parts of large-scale machinery
Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Nice To Haves

Experience in operating machinery a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate set up, safe & accurate operation and sanitary clean-up of RollPros Blackbird and other packaging machinery that may include: heat sealers, labelers, combination scales, indexing assembly lines, pouchers, etc.
Understand the process flow chart and individual machine operating parameters well enough to be able to produce products as required by established process specifications and efficiency requirements
Operate equipment within established guidelines to ensure products meet quality standards; maintain awareness of quality and adjust process within specifications to attain high-quality products
Remove defective product & packages from machine and rework into usable production units
Maintain constant visual check on all areas of operation -- equipment, product, film, labels, packaging, etc. Report and correct any discrepancies or failures to Supervisor
Perform all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe, GMP production facility
Ensure personal hygiene is acceptable under standards set by Cresco Labs before performing any production activities by washing hands, wearing a hair net, changing clothes, etc
Complete the sanitation of all production equipment and tools including workspace, production and packaging equipment
Complete audits on work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods (FG) prerolls to ensure accurate inventory counts
Fill out appropriate documentation such as Manufacturing Forms (MFs) and Packaging & Labeling Formulas (PLFs)
Monitor equipment consumables and notify Supervisor when reorders are required
Other duties as assigned