Quality Assurance Technician

The Quality Technician is responsible for performing daily verification activities to ensure that all raw ingredients, raw materials, packaging, and finished products comply with all applicable regulations and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations, and to act when predefined standards are not met. This position will also help manage product quality tracking systems, state regulatory standards, internal and external audits, etc. The goal for this role is to ensure compliance with all Green Thumb policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, ordinances, and regulations. Duties and Responsibilities Supports the Quality Department and ensures all employees understand and follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs). Perform incoming inspections of materials received and ensure compliance with all specifications and requirements. Execute in-process and finished product sampling as required. Conduct positive release of all finished goods, which includes review of in-process batch documentation, packaging, labeling, logbooks, test results against internal specifications, and other production paperwork as required. Ensures good documentation practices are followed and all records are filed and maintained accordingly. Assist segregation, control, and disposition of non-conforming product. Identify, recommend, and perform quality training as needed. Ensure maintenance and control of production quality records. Assist Quality Manager and production personnel in the investigation of root causes of quality incidents and non‑conformances and assist with documenting and performing corrective and preventative actions. Continually study the existing quality system and make recommendations for improvements. Perform improvement projects as identified. Monitors compliance to established current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidance. Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow general GMP and food safety guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect product safety, product quality or personnel safety. Maintain and foster a positive work atmosphere. Perform pre‑operation inspection and sanitation verification of production areas as required. Perform allergen and environmental swabbing activities as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil). Preferred Education, Experience and Skills Associate degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Prior experience in regulated industry in healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods (food), or cannabis is highly desired. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) experience is highly desired. Strong experience with product sampling and inspection. Must have the knowledge and skills required to work in a fast paced and challenging environment. Must be able to work variable day shifts dependent on business need. Ability to follow written procedures and monitor others for adherence to written procedures. Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks and problem solve effectively. Exceptional computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word). Should have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations or a passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws. Prior cannabis experience not required. Additional Requirements Must pass all required background checks. Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry. Must possess valid driver’s license. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age. Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry. Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid Time Off Employee Discount Mental Health Programs 401(k) Daily Pay Supplemental Insurance Flexible Spending Account / Health Spending Account And much more Green Thumb Pay Range $19 - $19 USD As set forth in Green Thumb’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. Although GTI is not a federal contractor and therefore, not under compliance mandates to report on the percentage of its workforce that is comprised of employees with disabilities or Veterans, we provide applicants and employees with a voluntary option to confidentially self‑identify as a person with a disability or a Veteran as a part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Identifying yourself as a Veteran or individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and will not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self‑identified in the past. #J-18808-Ljbffr