Packaging Specialist

Verano

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Specialist provides on-site support assembling and packaging products manufactured within a cannabis cultivation facility. As a Packaging Specialist, you are responsible accurately weighing, packing, and labeling cannabis flower, infused edibles, and cannabis extracts for shipment to retail dispensaries. The Packaging Specialist is responsible for assembling and packaging products manufactured by the cultivation and processing facility.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

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.