Packaging Technician - Edibles Focused

Vireo Health • Hurlock, MD

11d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

At Vireo Health, Inc. (“Vireo”) our mission is to bring the best of technology, science, and engineering to the cannabis industry. We are a physician-led, customer-focused team of more than 500 dedicated employees creating best-in-class cannabis products and customer experiences. Vireo is proud to have one of the most diverse workforces in cannabis, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through engaging employee outreach programs, community events, and non-profit partnerships. We are rapidly expanding nationwide, and we are looking for talented, compassionate, and dedicated people to join our team and help us grow. From Cultivation to Operations to Sales & Marketing, we are hiring people who share our vision and passion for improving people’s lives. If you are looking for a positive work environment where your contributions truly make a difference, click apply and let us learn about you! Looking for a packaging technician to assist manufacturing team in the production of cannabis-based medicines. This includes packaging, inventory management duties and labeling. Package edibles products following specifications. Trim and pack edibles into final packaging Apply labels to various types of edibles Maintain a clean and safe working environment including cleaning labware Keeps a detailed laboratory log, dating and recording all tasks performed and relevant Comfortable performing in a goal driven environment Perform other functions as necessary to provide an adequate supply of product to meet patient needs Able to setup, and breakdown needed equipment Provide feedback to improve process quality

Requirements

• 2-year technical degree in automation, packaging and biomedical technology or related field.
• In lieu of technical degree, minimum of 3 years’ experience working in regulated environment with automated or semi-automated equipment
• Familiarity with GMP, OSHA or other standardized manufacturing and safety guidelines.
• Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is crucial.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods is common.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.
• Some heavy lifting may be required.
• Exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally may be required.
• Must be comfortable operating and troubleshooting scientific and packaging equipment.
• Must be able to adhere to clean room protocol in designated area.
• Activities include extended periods of sitting or standing and extensive work using laboratory and packaging equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Assist manufacturing team in the production of cannabis-based medicines
• Packaging
• Inventory management duties
• Labeling
• Package edibles products following specifications
• Trim and pack edibles into final packaging
• Apply labels to various types of edibles
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment including cleaning labware
• Keeps a detailed laboratory log, dating and recording all tasks performed and relevant
• Comfortable performing in a goal driven environment
• Perform other functions as necessary to provide an adequate supply of product to meet patient needs
• Able to setup, and breakdown needed equipment
• Provide feedback to improve process quality

Benefits

• A Growing Industry: Work at the leading tech company in the cannabis industry and help shape the future
• Passionate Culture: Join a team that truly cares about the plant, the people, and the purpose behind what we do
• Employee Perks: Enjoy competitive pay and benefits, paid time off and employee discounts
• Making an Impact: We’re committed to education, sustainability, and giving back to the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees