Packaging Associate

Job Description

Job Description

This shift will be M-F: 8am- 4:30pmGrowing medical and recreational cannabis manufacturers on the East Coast. Our mission is simple: grow the highest-quality weed at prices everyone can afford.We're looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to democratize cannabis-or as we like to say, to "Weed the People."With a dialed-in grow operation and a bold new brand refresh, we're ready to dominate the MD/DC market-and have a little fun while we're at it.Packaging AssociateOur Packaging Associate will be responsible for finalizing finished flower units and assisting the Packaging Machine Operator with any tasks related to the bagging machine. He/she will assist with all machine-related tasks and troubleshooting issues.Your role in caring for our products.The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Review completed units to verify correct weight and detect any visual defectsApplication of all necessary labels Counting completed units into predetermined case pack sizesScale calibrationAssist in day-to-day cleaning of the machineAssist Packaging Machine Operator in troubleshootingPre-opening of machine bagsMaintain supply of machine bags.All other duties assigned Qualifications we ask you to have:For legal reasons, all employees need to be at least 21 years of ageYou will be asked to pass a Federal and State criminal history background checkWe ask that you have at least a high school diploma/GEDFive years of packaging and/or production experience Additional skills which will help you excel in your role:Strong attention to detail and accuracy – our machinery is imperative to the lifecycle and proper care of our plants!Desire and ability to work as a member of a teamAbility and comfort with using power-operated machine tools.Comfortable using technology/computers to operate machine. Ability and willingness to pivot to other tasks quickly.Ability to learn new techniques and be open to direction from supervisor and teammates.Ability to make adjustments to the machine.Ability to learn new techniques and take direction well.Comfortable working around high-speed machinery.Comfortable with heights (up to 12 feet).Work- Schedule/Location: On-site 5 days a week Please make sure you are willing and able to perform the following:Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.This role will ask that you sit, walk, bend, and reach throughout your entire shift. There may be days where you stand the entire day, sit the entire day, etc. Please be flexible as needs will change.This role is similar to an assembly line in that it will be completing repetitive tasks throughout the day. You will be asked to carry loads of up to 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day. Must be able to lift 10lbs over headMust be comfortable working around high-speed machinery.As this is a cannabis growing facility, there will be strong odors, bright lights, and various noises throughout the workday. Must be comfortable working with their hands and must be extremely accurate Employees are asked to wear scrubs, masks, gloves, and hairnets while working with the plants. DCM will provide scrubs, gloves, and hair nets to all employees.Our BenefitsHealth Insurance: Medical, Dental & VisionEmployee Assistance PlanShort-Term DisabilityLife Insurance AD&D401KDCM Product/Merch DiscountsPaid Time OffCompetitive payIndustry DiscountsEqual Opportunity and Affirmative ActionDCM Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. DCM Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at DCM Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DCM Inc. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.