Production and Packaging Technician 1st shift

Job Description

Company Description

About Made By A Farmer: When the 2018 Farm Bill passed and legalized non-psychoactive cannabis hemp cultivation, we decided to become leaders in this budding industry. We planted our first hemp crop on our 200-acre plot near Ann Arbor, MI in the Spring of 2019 and have been working to bring you premium-quality hemp products ever since.

Made By A Farmer is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. 

Job Description 

The Packaging Technician is a highly organized and motivated individual that assists the Packaging Manager with day-to-day operations. Packaging technicians are hardworking, honest, and dependable members of our team. This position is responsible for compliantly packaging and labeling all cannabis products. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, be efficient and focused, and have a passion for working hands-on in the cannabis industry. 

Responsibilities: 

• Preparation and cleaning of boxes, jars, lids, and all equipment used for packaging. 
• Packaging jars with various cannabis products.
• Capping and boxing of Carts. 
• Operating and working on automated gummy pouching lines. 
• Maintain a clean and safe packaging facility by proper disposal of waste and keeping work area in pristine condition. 
• Maintaining strict inventory records of product, materials, and equipment. 
• Record keeping of all details pertinent to packaging and inventory. 
• Maintain, clean, sanitize, and properly store production tools and equipment. 
• Participating in ongoing education and professional development opportunities. 
• Weighs or counts items for packaging and finished goods, to ensure conformance to company standards and verifies all product batches match the correct packaging and labels. 
• Responsible for maintaining a tour friendly appearance in packaging area and all walking areas in between. 
• Working collectively and respectfully with other team members. 
• Enforcing a culture of safety and attention to detail. 
• Follow all Company Policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and attend training(s) on new procedures and equipment as needed. 
• Gather adequate supply of materials needed for daily packaging and follow proper chain of custody procedures (documentation and security) for supplies and ingredients. 
• Enforce and maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA, GMP and GLP, ensuring proper ingredient/packaging storage and handling. Follow all GMP, HACCP and Q/A processes in the facility. 
• Assist in other areas of the facility, as needed, and directed by management.