What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packager position at Vangst?
Description
The Packaging Associate will be responsible for safely and effectively preparing, filling, packaging, and labeling our food-safe medical cannabis oils, edibles, and liquids for ingestion, inhalation, solid dose, and topical applications, as well as pre-rolls and flower. This position will also be responsible for maintaining production and packaging equipment.
Job Duties:
Coordinate and manage daily lab tasks with the Packaging Supervisor
Properly set up and operate filling, edible, and solid dose manufacturing, packaging, and labeling equipment
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and Company SOPs to sanitize the production area and equipment
Maintain accurate documentation of all related data in tracking software
Prepare plant material for extraction (packing material socks) and accurately document related data
Efficiently fill, package, and label products in compliance with SOPs and all applicable manufacturing procedures Precise hand trimming required for flower sales
Accurately weigh and record post-harvest materials
Follow Standard Operating procedures for debucking, trimming, grinding, drying and curing cannabis harvests in preparation for oil extraction
Set up, break down, and sanitize packaging area as needed and in compliance with Company SOPs
Assist with general laboratory tasks including, but not limited to, winterization, filtering, ethanol extraction and rotary evaporation
Perform in-process and post-process sample acquisitions according to protocols or batch records
Support new product lines and process development as needed
Clean and sanitize packaging and laboratory areas and equipment
Assist in monitoring and managing all related processing equipment supplies and inventory
As needed, work in other areas of the facility including manufacturing, harvesting, and/or drying and weighing Ensure compliance and accuracy involving all product tracking, product security, and product movement procedures Participate in training future new team members as necessary
Any other reasonable request from any member of management
Physical Requirements of the Job:
VERY LABOR INTENSIVE.
Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 75 pounds (125 pounds with assistance), which may include walking or standing for extended periods, as well as stooping, bending over, and/or crouching. Moderate to loud exposure to the noise level.
About You:
Due to state regulations, qualified candidates for this position must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a background check – certain criminal convictions may disqualify candidates based on state medical marijuana licensing regulations.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent is required Prior packaging and labeling experience is preferred
Previous marijuana industry experience is preferred; experience in licensed facilities is strongly preferred
Required Knowledge And Skills
Basic math skills Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods, e.g., operating filling and/or packing equipment
Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment, and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications, and email
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
Highly detail-oriented and organized
Effective communication skills
Demonstrate responsibility, accountability, and dependability toward assigned tasks and duties
Strong work ethic and sound judgment
About Vangst:
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.
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The Packaging Associate will be responsible for safely and effectively preparing, filling, packaging, and labeling our food-safe medical cannabis oils, edibles, and liquids for ingestion, inhalation, solid dose, and topical applications, as well as pre-rolls and flower. This position will also be responsible for maintaining production and packaging equipment.
Job Duties:
Coordinate and manage daily lab tasks with the Packaging Supervisor
Properly set up and operate filling, edible, and solid dose manufacturing, packaging, and labeling equipment
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and Company SOPs to sanitize the production area and equipment
Maintain accurate documentation of all related data in tracking software
Prepare plant material for extraction (packing material socks) and accurately document related data
Efficiently fill, package, and label products in compliance with SOPs and all applicable manufacturing procedures Precise hand trimming required for flower sales
Accurately weigh and record post-harvest materials
Follow Standard Operating procedures for debucking, trimming, grinding, drying and curing cannabis harvests in preparation for oil extraction
Set up, break down, and sanitize packaging area as needed and in compliance with Company SOPs
Assist with general laboratory tasks including, but not limited to, winterization, filtering, ethanol extraction and rotary evaporation
Perform in-process and post-process sample acquisitions according to protocols or batch records
Support new product lines and process development as needed
Clean and sanitize packaging and laboratory areas and equipment
Assist in monitoring and managing all related processing equipment supplies and inventory
As needed, work in other areas of the facility including manufacturing, harvesting, and/or drying and weighing Ensure compliance and accuracy involving all product tracking, product security, and product movement procedures Participate in training future new team members as necessary
Any other reasonable request from any member of management
Physical Requirements of the Job:
VERY LABOR INTENSIVE.
Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 75 pounds (125 pounds with assistance), which may include walking or standing for extended periods, as well as stooping, bending over, and/or crouching. Moderate to loud exposure to the noise level.
About You:
Due to state regulations, qualified candidates for this position must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a background check – certain criminal convictions may disqualify candidates based on state medical marijuana licensing regulations.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent is required Prior packaging and labeling experience is preferred
Previous marijuana industry experience is preferred; experience in licensed facilities is strongly preferred
Required Knowledge And Skills
Basic math skills Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods, e.g., operating filling and/or packing equipment
Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment, and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications, and email
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
Highly detail-oriented and organized
Effective communication skills
Demonstrate responsibility, accountability, and dependability toward assigned tasks and duties
Strong work ethic and sound judgment
About Vangst:
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.
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