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

TerrAscend • Boonton, NJ

20h • Onsite

About The Position

TerrAscend Corp. is seeking passionate, hard-working individuals to join our expanding packaging operations in Boonton as Full-Time Packaging Technicians. This is an opportunity to grow your career in the cannabis industry within a leading TSX-listed company with operations across North America. We offer a fast-paced environment where your work makes an impact, with opportunities for career growth, collaboration with talented teams, and the chance to shape the future of our evolving business.

Requirements

• Ability to adhere to daily packaging schedules.
• Ability to verify equipment and work areas are in good order.
• Attention to detail for quality and safety standards.
• Ability to operate, clean, calibrate, and maintain packaging equipment.
• Ability to produce reliable and precise data for documentation.
• Ability to manage inventory and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to adhere to safe chemical handling and disposal procedures.
• Ability to ensure safety of self and others.
• Ability to support leads and drive productivity.
• Comfort working in an environment with high amounts of plant matter and pollen.
• Comfort working in areas with high/low temperatures and high humidity levels.
• Comfort with potential exposure to dust, plant matter, and particles.
• Willingness to wear protective gear.
• Comfort working with harsh cleaning chemicals.
• Comfort with repetitive movements.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, bend, squat, and walk for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity for using hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel, and pick objects.
• Comfort and capability of working under all specified conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in packaging operations.
• Experience in the cannabis industry.
• Familiarity with seed-to-sale documentation.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to daily packaging schedules to ensure efficiency goals are met.
• Verify that all working areas, tools, processing equipment, and packaging/labeling components are in good working order before starting each batch.
• Ensure all packaging, labeling, and data reporting activities comply with TerrAscend quality and safety standards, regulatory compliance, 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 SOPs.
• Produce accurate data for all required batch, equipment, quality, inventory, and seed-to-sale documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of TerrAscend process SOPs, work instructions, and controlled document revisions.
• Manage inventory of packaging and labeling components, and finished products by maintaining accurate records.
• Adhere to safe chemical handling and disposal procedures as defined by SOPs and MSDS.
• Ensure personal and others' safety by maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
• Support the Packaging Lead daily to ensure goals and deadlines are met.
• Drive productivity and cost-effective packaging processes and develop innovative plans for optimization.
• Work nights and weekends as needed to complete critical tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $18.50/hour with annual merit increases.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible team members.
• 401(k) savings opportunities.
• 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 and development opportunities.
• Employee perks and additional programs.
• 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