Production Technician - PM

Job Description

Job Description

Production Technician (PM Shift)Oakland, CASchedule: Monday - Friday | 2:00 PM - 10:30 PMPay: $23.12/hr.

Company Overview

Vangst is currently supporting the hiring efforts for a leading multi-state cannabis operator seeking a Production Technician to join their manufacturing team in Oakland, CA. This company is known for producing high-quality cannabis products at scale and is continuing to expand its production operations with a strong emphasis on compliance, consistency, and operational excellence.

Position Overview

The Production Technician will play a key role in supporting vape cartridge production operations, with a primary focus on operating and maintaining the Thompson Duke vape cart filling machine and related production equipment. This is a hands-on manufacturing role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and has strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation & Production Support
• Operate and support the Thompson Duke vape cartridge filling machine and associated production equipment.
• Assist with machine setup, calibration, cleaning, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
• Monitor machine performance and identify operational issues as they arise.
• Maintain efficient production flow to help meet daily output goals.

Quality Control

• Inspect vape cartridges and finished products to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with company quality standards.
• Identify and report product defects or machine inconsistencies.

Compliance & Documentation

• Follow all company SOPs, safety standards, and state cannabis regulations.
• Accurately complete production logs and related documentation.

Inventory & Materials Handling

• Assist with staging production materials, hardware, and packaging components.
• Maintain organized inventory and clean production workspaces.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with manufacturing and production teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Communicate effectively regarding workflow, machine performance, and production updates.

Safety & Sanitation

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
• Adhere to all sanitation and workplace safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, packaging, or machine operation preferred.
• Experience with Thompson Duke equipment or vape cartridge filling machinery is highly preferred, but not required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Comfortable following strict compliance and regulatory procedures.
• Basic computer and documentation skills preferred.

If you’re interested in joining a growing cannabis manufacturing team and gaining hands-on experience with industry-leading production equipment, we’d love to hear from you.

About Vangst

Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credentialed full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses.

Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.

Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others.

Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,