What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cannabis Packaging Associate position at East Coast Cannabis?
Summary: The Packaging Associate is responsible for weighing and packaging a variety of concentrates, vape products and inspecting finished products. Packaging Associates are responsible for operating within the Maine Adult Use program guidelines per East Coast Cannabis’ best practices .
Responsibilities:
- Packaging of a variety of concentrates, such as but not limited to-
- Cured Badder
- Cured Sugar
- Live Badder
- Live Sugar
- Vape carts
- Maintaining a clean and organized work environment
- Maintain steady packaging rates to meet our weekly demands.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies.
- Properly and safely operate heat sealing equipment
- Assistant with unloading and organizing packaging and manufacturing supplies.
- Must work well in a group and independently; demonstrate self-motivation and initiative.
- Exhibit competency in basic organizational skills and communication.
- Exhibit personal hygiene and follow the health guidelines set forth by the company.
- Ability to follow instructions and follow through with the specific task.
- All other tasks East Coast Cannabis needs to be successful.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to articulate product specifications.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strict accuracy on compliance tasks.
- Basic math skills required
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Must obtain and maintain the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy Individual Identification Card (IIC).
- Must wear lanyard with IIC card at all times on worksites.
Work Environment
- Indoor, climate-controlled cultivation setting.
- Must wear required PPE.
- Monday-Friday, 7AM to 3:30PM
- Saturday shifts occasionally required.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for long shifts.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
- Must be able to work comfortably in tight spaces with respect to co-workers comfort zones at times.
- Positive attitude toward work and co-workers.
Travel Requirements:
- No travel requirements unless requested to meet at the corporate office or cover a shift at other cultivation centers.
- Occasional use of company van to transport supplies/products.
Required Education/Experience:
- High school diploma/GED
- Experience in production or manufacturing is preferred.
- Cannabis industry experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Basic math: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Eliot, ME 03903: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
