Lead, Packaging - Citiva (Warwick)

At iAnthus, we are not just in the business of cannabis; we’re in the business of empowering individuals to lead healthier, happier lives through access to premium-quality medicinal and adult-use cannabis products. We believe in the potential of cannabis to enhance wellness and redefine the future of self-care. As a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, we’re committed to providing a holistic approach to well-being, fostering a community where every patient and customer can thrive and find relief.

This Packaging Lead role reports to the Citiva manufacturing facility in Warwick, NY.

Who We Are:
iAnthus Capital Management is a multi-state operator, encompassing the full spectrum of cannabis enterprises, from cultivation to processing to retailing. Cannabis will be the next great transformative industry - not just because it has the power to change people’s lives (especially those suffering from chronic ailments) – but also because it will impact many other industries, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals to alcoholic beverages. Our mission is to create the most valuable cannabis brands and network of cannabis operations and distribution nationally. At iAnthus, you will be given opportunities for career development, a flexible work environment, excellent benefits, a wellness program and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the cannabis industry.

Who You Are:
You have a strong desire to learn and to contribute to a team. You are passionate about making an inclusive, positive, and compliant workforce. You can effectively manage your time and focus on ensuring data integrity and accuracy for your projects. If you would like to work in a fast-paced environment and are interested in building something meaningful with the rest of the iAnthus team, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits:

• 12 Days of Paid Time Off
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and Transit Benefits
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Product Discounts
• Ability to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact

Position Summary:
In the role of Lead Packager, you assume a pivotal role in the final stages of product production, providing essential support under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Manufacturing. Your primary responsibility involves overseeing the packaging department, where you will monitor and ensure the accurate and efficient assembly, weighing, sealing, and labeling of diverse cannabis products. Upholding stringent quality control standards throughout the packaging process is critical to this role. 

Essential Functions:
The Lead Packager’s role is defined by having a keen attention to detail, strict adherence to sanitation protocols, and an unwavering commitment to delivering our cannabis products of the highest quality. The following essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Package concentrates and flower products without degrading or sacrificing quality; determines exact weight and prepares product for packaging.
• Prepare and adhere labels to each package; verify that labels for finished packages conform to State regulations.
• Track product and maintain documentation standards, ensuring products are accounted for throughout the packaging process.
• Ensure that all functions are performed to the highest standard of quality and compliance and successfully conforms to all State regulations, company standards and procedures, and security protocols.
• Work successfully in a team setting, take instructions well, and help on tasks as delegated by the Senior Manager, Manufacturing.
• Review orders and prepare products for packaging; monitors products electronically and enters information into tracking database in accordance with departmental guidelines and State regulations.
• Manage time efficiently to meet productivity goals while consistently producing quality work.
• Maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and sanitation inside the processing area and participate in the clean-up of equipment and workplace at the end of every day.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Responsible for training all new hires in the packaging department.
• Oversee shifts and perform the opening and/or closing procedures.
• Acts as Manager on Duty in the absence of the Senior Manager, Manufacturing.
• Follow and uphold the company’s core values, including respect, diversity, sustainability, research, and service.
• Adhere to iAnthus' cultural principles of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications + Education:

• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older (18 in NY) .
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of state-specific cannabis laws and regulatory compliance is non-negotiable.
• Proficiency in Windows-based software (heavy excel) and POS applications (ADILAS) required.
• Reliability is a must.
• Strong interpersonal abilities for seamless collaboration across all company levels.
• Excellent organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Proficient in both oral and written communication.
• Able to prioritize tasks effectively and work in a heavily regulated environment.

Starting Pay Rate: $25/hour

Working Conditions
The employee works in either a dispensary and/or cultivation environment. The employee may be required to use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The position also requires a high level of attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency. The employee must be able to work in a fast-faced environment, handling routine and reoccurring tasks.
The employee will work in environments that include exposure to, but not limited to dirt, fertilizers, dusts, odors, fumes, high heat, low temperature, high and low humidity, high noise levels, vibrations, water, dry salts, allergens, pollen, dust, plant pathogens, other volatile organic compounds, heights, indoor A/C, no A/C, and other environmental variables.
The position also requires a high level of scheduling flexibility and will occasionally include evening, weekend, and holiday work hours. The employee will encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday and must have a high regard for self-management, time management, and scheduling of activities.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time, move around, and clearly communicate. The employee must constantly position oneself to move freely. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance. The employee should have the ability to meet the physical demands of lifting, carrying and positioning heavy objects and should be familiar and comfortable using the assistance of push/pull manual transport equipment (ex: pallet jack, hand truck). The employee will often need to use a ladder, with up to a 12’ extension and general hardware tools.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
iAnthus Capital Management 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, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.