What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate position at Curaleaf?
Production Associates can be assigned to work any task throughout the processing, post-harvest, and manufacturing areas at any time based on the needs of the business. Ability to move to Level 2 is dependent upon demonstrated sustained proficiency in all applicable tasks, successful completion of all paperwork/checklists on a constant basis, consistently meeting or exceeding norm time standards for work tasks, a strong track record of meeting QA/QC standards, proven mastery of the EBR and BioTrack systems, good standing with the company (attendance, performance, no teamwork issues, etc.), and proven ability to multi-task.
Responsibilities:
- Filling and packaging of all flower-based and oil-based products throughout the operation
- Responsible for organizing work areas and performing daily tasks such as preparing and sterilizing components and filling assemblies
- Laying out, fabricating and assembling containers of finished goods
- Performing aseptic fills of measured substances into finished product containers
- Assemble secondary packaging and final product
- Follow all QA and QC guidelines to ensure rectifying of all non-conformances on the line
- Maintaining precise counts and following department verifications as required to ensure inventory accuracy
- Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to SOPs, cGMPs, Facility Rules, and NYS regulations
- Strong emphasis on documentation according to company and state policies
- Adhere to departmental, site and corporate safety practices
- Responsible for facility and equipment cleaning to maintain cGMP aseptic standards
- Sanitization and sterilization of laboratory equipment such as glassware
- Responsible for set up and maintenance of equipment throughout the processing environment
- Accurately enter data in all company forms, the EBR, and BioTrack
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and create and update as necessary
- Keep good records of all practices implemented and data collected as pertaining to role
- Store supplies and equipment, disposal of waste per guidelines, and keeping laboratory, storerooms and working areas immaculate
- Perform clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, and filing
- Maintain material safety data sheets for all department chemicals and products
- Perform any other job-related tasks or duties as assigned by management
Compliance:
- Ensure processing operation is fully compliant with state regulations and federal and state law.
- Assure that all operations adhere to business and industry license requirements.
- Maintaining strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals and equipment used in the laboratory and document production by completing forms, reports, logs and records as required.
Job Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must have valid NYS license with reliable transportation
- Must be able to work certain holidays as required
Job Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to accurately fill out documentation
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment
- Possess Basic Math skills such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication
- Ability to gown and work in an aseptic/clean room environment.
- Health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a biopharmaceutical laboratory
- Proper and safe handling and disposal of harmful chemicals, substances, and hazardous wastes
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to effectively plan and prioritize
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work with regulated material in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to focus & attention to detail
- Ability to communicate both verbally and written
- Possess basic computer skills and be able to enter and maintain data accurately
- Work with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Work with BioTrack THC and other inventory management software systems
- Responsibilities are subject to change at any time.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time, along with frequent bending and reaching
- Close visual focus required (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
- Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers to manipulate small objects
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and push up to 100 pounds with assistance
