Quality Technician I

Curio Wellness The Quality Technician I is responsible for assisting with quality-related activities at our facilities. This role is designed to drive in-process quality within the Cultivation and Manufacturing areas. This role reports directly to the Site Quality Manager for continuous improvement. Please note: This position involves working with plant material, which may include exposure to pollen, allergens, and other plant-related substances. We recommend that applicants with known plant allergies or sensitivities consult with a healthcare professional before applying for this position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for ensuring cGood Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) or cGood Agricultural Practices (cGAP) Standards quality policies and procedures are adhered to according to state regulations
• Collaborate with external and internal audit processes.
• Participate in root cause analysis for quality outages.
• Approve standard work for cells prior to production, including ATP swabbing.
• 100% execution of daily tasks, projects & objectives.
• Conduct inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality.
• Maintains a culture of professionalism and service.
• Ensures daily compliance with policies, including, but not limited to, state compliance, security protocols, access protocols, dress code, and work schedules.
• Comply with all HR policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure notices.
• Input to Lean process improvements for the Manufacturing quality programs.
• Implementation/monitoring of sanitation practices.
• Oversee disposal of non-conforming material (green waste).
• Adherence to food and allergen safety policies

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ideal candidate will embrace a mindset of Extreme Ownership, taking full responsibility for their contributions and driving positive outcomes.
• Lean Experience
• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment that follows GMP standards
• Utilizes critical thinking to troubleshoot issues, work collaboratively with a team to brainstorm solutions, and implement improvement solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow written procedures and monitor others for adherence to written procedures
• Self-motivated
• Analytical and data interpretation
• Strong attention to detail
• Computer/office proficiency
• ServSafe certification (if required by state regulations)
• Responsible Vendor Training (if required by state regulations)

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or 1+ year of quality experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Curio Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer Curio Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Must be 21 years old. Maryland: As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Maryland requirements which includes providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check. Missouri: As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Missouri requirements which include providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check.