Packaging Technician - New Jersey

Bud's Goods + Provisions•Linden, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Bud's Goods of New Jersey is seeking a Packaging Technician to join our award-winning team. The primary role of this individual is to package and label dried flower as well as fill and package pre-rolls in accordance with pre-determined quotas and work orders. This role will also portion and package concentrates and oils per scheduled work orders. The Packaging Technician will be working with sophisticated packaging equipment and large volumes of packaged units. This will include set-up, operation, changeover, breakdown, and sanitation details of the equipment. The Packaging Technician reports to the Packaging Manager. This role can be full-time in Linden, New Jersey. There will be shifts starting as early as 6:00am. The facility is open Monday through Friday. The individual for this role enjoys consistency. This role works with a team to align and accomplish daily packaging work orders. Safety is a priority for our team. The packaging labs have air filtration, and personal protective equipment is provided. The facility will have an appointed safety committee and a quality assurance manager.

Requirements

1+ years' experience in packaging or inventory-related role
High school diploma/GED required (Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred)
Basic understanding of mechanical packaging equipment
Basic math skills
Working knowledge of basic computer functions including e-mail and Excel
Must pass all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be approved as a Registered Agent by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission
Attention to detail
Production minded
Excellent organizational and documentation skills
Ability to work independently as well as with a team
Dependable and hardworking attitude
Punctual with reliable attendance
Good personal hygiene
Excellent hand-eye coordination
Efficient and effective
Able to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Extensive use of hands, including repetitive movements

Responsibilities

Perform packaging duties for the work orders assigned to the packaging lab
Coordinate batch inventory and packaging materials on your work order with the Packaging Manager
Operate high tech equipment which sorts and packages dried cannabis flower into pouches and jars
Operate equipment to produce, package and label pre-rolls and other style joints
Operate equipment to package oils and concentrates
Operate equipment to print and apply labels to packages
Case pack units ready for storage and shipment
Track and record each step of the process and validate with equipment readings for consistency
Attend to any units rejected by the packaging equipment
Set up, changeover, and clean-up of sophisticated packaging equipment
Breakdown and changeover of workstations per the sanitation and GMP processes of the facility
Identify when equipment is not operating as intended
Inspect and call-out any inconsistencies or issues with package labels
Record activity that occurs throughout your assigned work orders
Audit labels to ensure proper format and all information is present and in compliance with state regulations
Work with a scale to accurately weigh product and track numbers
Update inventory logs per batch and ensure inventory counts are accurate
Maintain compliance with state regulations and company policies and SOPs
Keep workstations clean and safe