Boonton Hiring Event | 2nd Shift Packaging Technicians - October 14th

TerrAscend • Boonton, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

TerrAscend Corp. is seeking passionate, hard-working individuals to join their growing packaging operations in Boonton as Full-Time Packaging Technicians. This role offers opportunities to grow your career in the cannabis industry within a fast-paced organization. The position involves adhering to daily packaging schedules, ensuring equipment is in good working order, and maintaining strict quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining packaging equipment, producing accurate documentation, managing inventory, and adhering to safety procedures for chemicals and the work environment. The role also involves supporting the Packaging Lead and contributing to productivity and cost-effective processes.

Requirements

• Ability to adhere to daily packaging schedules to ensure efficiency goals.
• Ability to verify working areas, tools, equipment, and components are in good working order.
• Attention to strict quality and safety standards, regulatory compliance, and legal/food safety requirements.
• Ability to safely operate, clean, calibrate, and maintain equipment.
• Ability to produce reliable and precise data for documentation.
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvement of SOPs and controlled documents.
• Ability to manage inventory and maintain accurate records.
• Adherence to safe chemical handling and disposal procedures.
• Ability to ensure a safe and orderly work environment.
• Ability to actively support Packaging Lead.
• Ability to drive productivity and cost-effective packaging processes.
• Comfort and capability to work in an environment with high amounts of plant matter and pollen.
• Comfort and capability to work in areas with high/low temperatures and high humidity levels.
• Comfort and capability to work with conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin.
• Willingness to wear protective gear.
• Comfort and capability to work with harsh cleaning chemicals.
• Comfort and capability to perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, bend, squat, and/or walk for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity to use hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel, and pick objects.
• Comfort and capability to work with chemicals (e.g., butane, propane, bleach) while following strict safety guidelines.
• Ability to clean and maintain the facility or equipment using approved chemicals.
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including clothing protection, close-toed non-slip shoes, and optional ear and eye protection.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience may be considered.
• Qualifications may be considered.
• Prior interview feedback may be considered.
• Current rehire eligibility may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the daily packaging schedules to ensure attainment of efficiency goals.
• Verify that all applicable working areas, tools, processing equipment, packaging and labeling components are maintained in good working order prior to the start of each batch.
• Ensure that all packaging, labeling, and data reporting activities are performed with attention to strict TerrAscend quality and safety standards, regulatory compliance, and all other applicable legal and food safety requirements.
• Safely operate, clean, calibrate, and maintain equipment including manual, semi-automatic, and automatic liquid filling machines, capping machines, label applicators, label printers, and scales according to strict standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Produce reliable, precise data for the completion of all required batch, equipment, quality, inventory and seed-to-sale documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of TerrAscend process SOPs, work instructions and controlled document revisions.
• Manage inventory of packaging and labeling components, finished products, and other items by maintaining accurate records.
• Adhere to safe chemical handling and disposal procedures as defined by SOPs and material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Ensure the safety of themselves and others by maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
• Report to and actively support Packaging Lead on a daily basis to ensure attainment of goals and deadlines.
• Drive productivity and cost-effective packaging processes and develop innovative plans to achieve optimization.
• Work nights and weekends as needed to complete critical tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $18.50/hour with annual merit increases.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Employee discounts at local Apothecarium dispensaries.
• Career growth opportunities through Technician II training and advancement programs.
• Paid time off and company holidays for eligible team members.
• Learning, development, and opportunities to build a career across a growing organization.
• Team member discounts and additional programs designed to recognize and support people.
• Resources and programs focused on overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed