QA Technician Lead

Connecticut Social Equity•Sterling, CT

1d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Rodeo Cannabis Co. is a vertically integrated cannabis company with cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensary operations in Connecticut. We are hiring a QA Technician to lead our packaging department at our Sterling, CT facility. This is a hands-on quality leadership role responsible for ensuring all packaged products meet Connecticut regulatory standards and Rodeo's brand standards before shipment. The QA Technician will lead a packaging team of 3 to 10 technicians across multiple product types including vapes, gummies, pre-rolls, and flower.

Requirements

Exceptional attention to detail with proven accuracy across labels, counts, and documentation.
Strong communication skills with the ability to give clear direction and escalate effectively.
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions on a fast-paced production floor.
Reliable, accountable, and consistent work ethic.
Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive bending and reaching, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to follow and enforce strict SOPs in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Comfortable working across multiple product types and shifting priorities throughout the day.
High school diploma or GED required.
Must be 18 years of age or older per Connecticut cannabis regulations.
Must successfully pass a background check as required by Connecticut cannabis industry compliance.

Nice To Haves

Prior team lead or supervisory experience in packaging, manufacturing, or quality control.
Prior experience in cannabis packaging or quality assurance, especially across multiple product types.
Familiarity with label design, label printing, or label verification workflows.
Experience with seed-to-sale compliance tracking systems such as Biotrack or METRC.
Background in regulated manufacturing (food, pharmaceutical, or cannabis).
Demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members.

Responsibilities

Lead a packaging team of 3 to 10 technicians across daily production runs.
Direct and prioritize packaging activities across multiple product types: vapes, gummies, pre-rolls, and flower.
Print, verify, and approve product labels in accordance with branding and compliance specifications.
Enforce all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Connecticut cannabis regulations throughout packaging operations.
Conduct in-line quality control checks to ensure accuracy in labels, printing, unit counts, and finished product appearance.
Make on-the-floor decisions to keep production moving while protecting quality and compliance.
Escalate quality concerns, deviations, or compliance risks promptly and clearly to leadership.
Train, coach, and develop team members on packaging procedures, quality standards, and SOPs.
Maintain accurate packaging records, batch logs, and compliance documentation.
Partner with production, branding, and inventory teams to keep packaging aligned with overall operations.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and proposing solutions.