Packaging Technician I - Mayflower (Fall River)

Mayflower Medicinals Packaging Technician I

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 Technician I role is for our Mayflower Medicinals facility in Fall River, MA.

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.

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
• Ability to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact

Position Summary: As a Packager, you play a critical role in the final stages of product preparation. You'll be responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient assembly, weighing, sealing, and labeling of various cannabis products, maintaining the highest standards of quality control throughout the packaging process. This position requires a keen eye for detail, adherence to sanitation protocols, and a commitment to delivering cannabis products that meet the highest quality standards in the industry.

Essential Functions: The Packager's primary responsibility involves the meticulous packaging and labeling of cannabis products according to regulatory guidelines and company standards. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for product tracking and electronic documentation to ensure products are accurately packed and accounted for. Your key responsibilities include, but is not limited to the following:

• 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 Lead or Manager.
• 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.
• Attend team meetings and participate in training sessions as required to enhance skills and stay updated with company protocols.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
• 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.

Qualifications + Education:

• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older (18 in NY).
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must consent to a criminal background check.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of the criminal background check.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn state-specific cannabis laws and regulatory compliance is non-negotiable.
• Reliability is a must.
• Meticulous organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Proficient in both oral and written communication.
• Computer-savvy, with a knack for quickly mastering new software.
• Able to prioritize tasks effectively and work in a heavily regulated environment.
• Green Flower or Ganjier Certificate preferred.

Working Conditions The employee works in either a dispensary and/or cultivation environment. The employee is 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.