Full Time Manufacturing Packaging Technician (3 Openings)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description:  The Manufacturing Packaging Technician is responsible for ensuring the accurate, efficient, and compliant packaging of cannabis products for Ilera Holistic Healthcare's dispensary partners across Louisiana. This role involves performing packaging tasks such as weighing, measuring, and labeling products according to established procedures while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Follow daily packaging schedules to meet quality and efficiency goals.Verify the functionality of all equipment and tools before each shift or batch, ensuring they are in good working order.Accurately package, label, and report data, adhering to Ilera Holistic Healthcare's quality standards and regulatory requirements.Operate, clean, calibrate, and maintain packaging equipment such as liquid filling machines, capping machines, label applicators, and scales according to SOPs.Crosstrain other packaging operators to ensure team flexibility.Manage inventory for packaging and labeling materials and finished products, maintaining accurate records.Safely handle and dispose of chemicals in accordance with SOPs and MSDS guidelines.Maintain a clean and safe work environment, reporting any unsafe conditions to the Packaging Supervisor.Assist with product transport to secure inventory areas.Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOPs and work instructions.Communicate effectively across shifts to ensure smooth operations.Work flexible shifts as needed to meet production demands.​​Qualifications and Education Requirements​:Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently.Self-motivated with a drive to learn and improve.Proficient in basic math and computer programs (word processing, spreadsheets, and email).Must be able to work with materials that may include allergen-sensitive substances; e.g., cannabis, nut-derived oils, artificial flavoring, and more. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing team environment.Excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal).Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from manuals, data sheets, or other documents.Must be at least 21 years old.Must comply with all company regulations and safety standards.Position Shift: Monday - Friday 8AM-4:30PMThis job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Organization:Ilera Holistic Healthcare is a Louisiana based company which cultivates, processes and packages premium marijuana medicine for the medical marijuana patients of Louisiana.  Ilera Holistic Healthcare's mission is to improve the quality of life for the patients we serve by supplying consistent, effective, and safe medical marijuana solutions that provide relief and enhance wellness.  We are a curious and continuously learning team that lives our values of integrity, compassion, and community through how we treat other people and ourselves.  Background Check Requirement:As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the laws of Louisiana and the Louisiana Department of Health rules for therapeutic marijuana employment. This will include a criminal background check conducted by a third-party as well as any additional background check which the state may request at their discretion. EEO Statement:At Ilera Holistic Healthcare, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Ilera is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Ilera is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers. Disclaimer:This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position