Production Associate (Packaging)

Lazy River Products LLC•Dracut, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate works in the Packaging Department, supporting daily operations to package bulk flower and pre-rolls as finished goods. Working as part of a team and under production leadership, the associate helps meet packaging KPIs and reports to the Production Manager. The role involves accurately weighing and packaging flower products, applying labels according to company procedures, conducting quality checks, maintaining records, and keeping tools, equipment, workstations, and rooms clean and organized. The associate must follow company SOPs, safety rules, regulatory requirements, and directions from leadership while maintaining a professional, collaborative, and productive approach. The position operates in a limited-access manufacturing environment with potential exposure to loud machinery, bright lights, airborne particulates, and other production hazards. Employees must use provided uniforms and personal protective equipment. Work requires fine-motor activity throughout the shift, mobility between rooms and departments, and may involve sitting, standing, squatting, lifting, or reaching. The schedule is 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, weekdays, and weekends or holidays if necessary, for 40 hours per week. Applicants must be at least 21, meet industry and Massachusetts agent-registration requirements, pass a background check, and have reliable transportation.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Proficiency with Windows OS and Office Suite applications, including Word and Excel.
Ability to reliably perform standard mathematical calculations involving quantities, weights, and measures.
Ability to demonstrate integrity, accountability, collaboration, and a positive, coachable attitude.
Ability to adapt to changes in operational priorities, policies, or procedures and take accountability for actions.
Ability to prioritize immediate, concurrent, and future tasks while collaborating with colleagues.
Strong organizational skills and proficient written and verbal communication.
Ability to identify challenges or problems and offer thoughtful, proactive solutions.
Ability to build, package, and label products swiftly and accurately, by hand or with mechanical assistance.
Must be at least 21 years of age and comply with legal and company requirements for working in the industry.
Ability to pass a formal background check required for Massachusetts agent registration.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to work 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, for 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays if necessary.
Ability to wear required uniforms and PPE, including ear, eye, and respiratory protection as needed, closed-toe shoes, hair nets, and disposable gloves.
Ability to perform persistent fine-motor work using fingers, hands, wrists, and arms throughout the scheduled shift.
Ability to travel between rooms and departments, sit or stand at a workstation, and squat, lift, or reach to access materials and supplies.

Nice To Haves

Inventory or manufacturing experience.
Previous Massachusetts cannabis industry or production experience.

Responsibilities

Accurately package all flower products by weight using scales and balances in accordance with regulatory requirements and company SOPs.
Apply labels neatly and accurately to product packaging in accordance with company SOPs.
Perform quality control checks on products and labels, including label information and proper application.
Maintain sanitation and keep tools, equipment, workstations, and work rooms organized and regularly cleaned.
Maintain department logs, forms, and records with clear and legible writing.
Work efficiently and productively with colleagues to meet or exceed KPIs and address challenges as they arise.
Follow directions from department and company leadership.
Wear the company uniform and PPE, maintain good hygiene, and follow safe-handling requirements.
Assist colleagues and leadership with department duties and tasks throughout the day.
Assist with product and consumables inventory audits and alert leadership when supplies are running low or need reordering or restocking.
Operate tools and equipment proficiently and safely, following safety policies, SOPs, and applicable state and federal safety regulations.
Perform additional duties or assist adjacent departments as assigned.