Packaging Technician

Description

At the Company, we have at least a four-dimensional focus on access, cost, quality, and consistency, where we strive to provide our customers with access to quality products at competitive prices, which help to enhance their lives. You will have an opportunity to engage your impressive talents to make positive contributions within the Company, the lives of our customers, and the explosive legal cannabis industry. We have a strong, employee-centered culture built by inspiring people like yourself. And we are committed to sustaining a business environment that is respectful, welcoming, equitable, and supportive of a broad range of people.

The Packaging Technician is responsible for packaging medical devices and medical marijuana products into consumer-facing and bulk packaging before they leave the facility. This position will report directly to the Distribution Manager. An applicant for this role should be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, be highly motivated, and be detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Set a good example for new hires regarding Department of Health (DOH) compliance and Standard Farms policies.
• Responsible for the final packaging of all products and devices. Correct identification and assembly of individual packaging components for bulk stock and appropriate label application on product containers.
• Ability to follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) - must follow specific directions and guidelines throughout the packaging process. Add product into appropriate packaging to fill customer orders - apply labels, including product brochures, and tamper-proof where applicable.
• Ability to perform duties in a manner that ensures a clean and safe production facility.

• Maintenance of sanitary conditions of all equipment and tools, including workspace, containers, and appliances.
• Assisting with the weighing, packaging, labeling, and documentation of all products as well as the tracking of batch numbers, lot numbers, and expiration dates.
• Ensuring that packaging information and the manifest are accurate and listed clearly in accordance with the State and local standards.
• Working with a team to meet departmental goals around efficiency and cost.
• Identify packaging quality control issues, including visually inconsistent, damaged, or blemished packaging.
• Acquire thorough knowledge of the flower final manicure process to include identification of plant blemishes and undesirable consistency of product.
• Provide support to other departments as necessary.
• Ability to comply with all documentation and record-keeping practices
• Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties at any time, with or without prior notice, in accordance with business needs. Employees may also be required to perform additional job-related tasks not specifically outlined in this job description, including special projects or assignments requested by their direct manager.

Key Competencies

• Functional Acumen - Consistently shows comprehensive knowledge, skills, and abilities in the functional area(s) for which they are responsible, and understands the fit with overall business goals
• Emotional Intelligence - Consistently executes the four (4) principles of EQ (i.e., self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, relationship management)
• Intellectual Agility: Consistently evaluates challenges and opportunities from a variety of angles, taking in multiple inputs, and arrives at reasonable business decisions
• Collaboration - Consistently maintains effective teaming relationships with internal parties, and as applicable, external parties
• Dependability - Consistently trusted to execute their job responsibilities on-time and within scope, and meets or exceeds targeted business results
• Adherence to Company Values - Consistently role-models and supports execution of the Company core values

Requirements

• One (1) or more years of packaging experience (preferred)
• High School diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks - no previous convictions for possession, distribution, or intent to distribute a controlled substance.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Effective communication skills/ability to convey information within the team environment.
• Positive work ethic.
• Every job applicant must pass a comprehensive background check, including the mandates of the local cannabis control commission. A job offer issued before the completion of a background check shall be contingent upon a positive result. A negative background check result may lead to the withdrawal of the job offer.
• Must be willing and able to occasionally work a flexible schedule as the business needs demand, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and repeatedly carry 15-20 pounds across the warehouse or greenhouse.
• Frequent and repetitive use of hands for tasks including pruning, transplanting, and equipment handling.
• The employee must be able to sit or stand for long durations and perform essential physical functions, including kneeling, stooping, bending, and twisting within confined or restricted spaces.
• The employee must be able to work in hot, humid environments and tolerate exposure to workplace elements such as dust, allergens, and water.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this role.

TILT, together with its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to DEI. All qualified job applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. TILT and its subsidiaries are committed to fostering diversity and leveraging the value of diversity with equity and inclusion.

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