Production Technician

Vangst

Product

Paterson, NJ, USA

Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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Company & Role Overview

Summary

Our Client is seeking to hire Production Technicians to join their team. In this role, you’ll be an essential part of the process of turning raw cannabis flower into our line of medicated/recreational products. You will produce, package, handle products, adhere to compliance requirements, and keep safety as your top priority.

Cannabis is a heavily regulated industry, therefore requires all employees comply to safety and compliance regulations.

Salary

$16.00 - $16.00 / hour

Working Environment

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions

Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus

Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds (and up to 100 pounds with assistance) AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product

Must be able to work in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity for extended periods

Must be able to work at heights

Ability to work in a fast paced, changing, and challenging environment

Must be able to work with cannabis in every stage from seed to finished product

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Role Requirements

Responsibilities

Deliver on daily production goals, while focused on safety and quality

Produce high quality product following GTI SOPs

Package product and place labels in compliance with state regulations

Operate basic machinery

Adhere to quality control methods throughout entire process

Manage time efficiently to meet goals while consistently producing quality product

Maintain cleanliness of workstations

Able to work with Cannabis in all stages and forms of the plant

Help create a positive environment by having a positive attitude and by being self-motivated

Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Follow all department specific SOP’s to ensure accurate inventory reporting and product movement

Ensure unit counts are accurate and returning additional product back to correct stock locations

Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.

Be aware of hazards in the workspace

Retain and understand department specific training

Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up actions

Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPE requirements

Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements

Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor

Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor

Report and escalate safety & quality concerns

Experience

Basic math skills required

Effectively follow state and company compliance requirements

Excellent customer service, time management, and organization skills

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Must possess valid state ID

Must be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements in order to work in cannabis industry

Education

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; Associate degree or certifications preferred

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