Production Technician - Peekskill NY (1st Shift)

Jeeter•Peekskill, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

DreamFields is hiring a full-time, onsite Production Technician in Peekskill, New York. The technician helps manufacture cannabis products from initial production through packaging into finished, sale-ready units for distribution. The role involves hands-on work with cannabis flower and oil on a high-volume manual assembly line, meeting position-specific cycle times and individual and team performance goals while maintaining product quality. The scheduled shift is 1st shift, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The position is non-exempt and pays $18.00 per hour, with weekly pay. Shift times and workdays may vary according to operational needs and may change based on staffing requirements. Evening, weekend, and holiday work, as well as occasional overtime, may be required. Advance notice of schedule changes will be provided whenever feasible. Production facility work may involve regular exposure to cannabis plant material, dust, and other potential allergens, including pollen, molds, and strong odors. Personal protective equipment is provided. Candidates must be willing to submit to a background check. DreamFields is an equal opportunity workplace.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old, as required by state law.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in a production or manufacturing position.
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Ability to work well with others and independently.
Ability to learn and adapt to various cannabis strains, styles, and types.
Ability to manage time in a fast-paced environment and meet goals without sacrificing quality.
Ability to maintain health and hygiene standards required by OSHA.
Ability to follow instructions and receive feedback and coaching from management.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods, and to sit or stand for long periods or entire shifts.
Ability to perform repetitive motions using hands and arms, with full use of arms, hands, and fingers for fine manipulation, making boxes, and applying compliance stickers.
Comfort working in industrial environments with exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold, and other manufacturing conditions.
Willingness to submit to a background check.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience manufacturing consumable goods.

Responsibilities

Manipulate cannabis flower and oil.
Weigh, stuff, and roll products.
Label, sticker, and package finished goods.
Meet specific cycle times in each position.
Work on a high-volume manual production assembly line and achieve individual and team performance goals.
Maintain product quality while meeting production goals.