Manufacturing Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Associate

Temp-to-hire

DESCRIPTION

The Manufacturing Department Associate will be tasked to package, assemble, and label products. They will work closely with the quality control department to perform a variety of tasks in support of cannabis production operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fills a variety of roles on the production line as needed.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains production equipment or machinery.
• Prepares, inspects, or measures raw materials.
• Checks components for compliance with tolerances or specifications; may perform finish work.
• Packages, stores, and ships completed goods.
• Handles cannabis product.
• Tag and label merchandise accurately.
• Label and stockpile merchandise according to size, shape, and type.
• Box, wrap, and pack merchandise in accordance with relevant procedures and standards.
• Adherence to safety and quality regulations within the workplace.
• Recognize and accurately report problems.
• Follow all CGMP and PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) protocols.
• Execute routine validation protocols.
• May perform activities that include periods of rigorous, repetitive work.
• Record and manage all impaired or damaged merchandise.
• May operate filling and labeling machines.
• Maintain acceptable attendance record and promptness to work within assigned workstation; reliable, strong work ethic.
• Must be accurate and precise.
• Assist other employees in accomplishing company goals.
• Participates in and completes company-required training programs.
• Participates in Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
• Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives assigned by your manager.
• May be responsible for assisting manufacturing staff or management.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Physical stamina and manual dexterity.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours of shift.
• Must be able to pick up at least 40 pounds safely.
• Team-player mentality.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Must be detailed and able to work quickly.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem solver.
• Fast-learner and able to work under pressure.
• Desire to learn about our products and company.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior production, assembly and/or cannabis experience is preferred but not required

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be over 21 years of age.
• Available to work on various schedules.
• Flexible availability for day and night shifts.
• Must be able to work at least 40 hours a week.
• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting at a desk, and/or working on a computer.
• Be able to stand, bend, kneel, squat, and twist for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift 40 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
• Must be able to work in dusty environments and wear PPE

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role operates in a cannabis manufacturing setting where exposure to fine plant particles, such as dust from grinding or trimming, is common. The company provides all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain safety and comfort while working in this environment

Vangst is the cannabis industry's hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry's go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry's leading businesses.

Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.

Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.

Vangst's headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others.

Vangst 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.