Packaging

Job Title: Packaging Associate

Location: Zolfo Springs

Schedule: Must be open and flexible

Cansortium Inc is a vertically integrated cultivator, processor, formulator, and retailer of Premium Cannabis Products currently operating in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas as FLUENT Cannabis. Our purpose is to compassionately provide patients access to the highest level of medical cannabis in an unrivaled, professional healthcare environment with outstanding customer service. Patient care always comes first at FLUENT and our standards, practices, and performance is unmatched.

We are looking for leaders who want to work alongside great talent and create a positive work experience for their team. We are focused on continuous improvements, which creates development opportunities, engaged feedback, and increased contributions towards our goals as a leader in the medical cannabis industry.

Find out more at www.getfluent.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

ROLE SUMMARY

As a Packaging Associate you will be responsible for weighing and packaging our premium cannabis flower after it has been harvested, dried and trimmed. This position is self-sufficient and focused on obtaining both qualitative and quantitative metrics and requires the ability to solve problems with minimal supervision. As a Packaging Associate you are responsible for completing the assigned tasks and maintaining packaging metrics to meet goals and expectations, according to the provided company guidelines and standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for weighing trimmed cannabis flower and packaging it with minimal handling of the product to preserve medicinal content.
• Examine buds during packaging process for final quality control prior to packaging for testing.
• Ensure accurate data recording and entry while always using proper batch information.
• Prepare and package product according to standard operating procedures and state regulations for testing and subsequent transportation to dispensary.
• Match certificate of analysis and BioTrack information to ensure labels are accurate, prior to affixing labels to each batch.
• Use, maintain, and operate department related tools and equipment within the facility.
• Maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and sterility inside the trim area, all staging areas and facility at all times, including routine cleaning and sterilization of equipment and infrastructure.
• Take instruction and assist with tasks delegated by the management team.
• Coordinate with cultivation team to harvest rooms upon finish.
• Ensure the daily compliance policies including compliance with the state, security protocols, access protocols, the dress code and work schedule.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of Trimming and/or Packaging Experience, preferred.
• Experience in the horticulture or agriculture industry, a plus.
• Must be trustworthy and reliable.
• Strong verbal and analytical skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Capable of frequent and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk during the scheduled shift.
• Ability to accurately follow multi-layered instructions and adhere to procedures.

SKILLS

Self-driven, hardworking, and able to communicate effectively.

High degree of flexibility, with a strong work ethic

Effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines.

Excellent organizational skills

Strong team player

Willingness to learn and develop.

Ability to climb, squat, bend, twist, and stand for long periods of time.

Able to work in environment with varying temperatures.

Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in cultivation and manufacturing environments. This role routinely uses cultivation processing equipment and standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand for extended periods; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. {Must be able to individually lift up to 25 lbs.}. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Typical work hours are Monday-Friday, with various hours.

This position regularly requires long hours and occasional weekend work.

TRAVEL

Travel is not required but may be requested on an as needed basis.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred

One year of trimming or agriculture experience preferred

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Per state law, must be at least 21 years of age

Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check

Must pass a drug screening

Must have reliable transportation and a valid ID

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The company will ask you to help out in other departments depending on company needs. This means that you may not always work in the department that you were hired, teamwork and getting product out to patients is the goal and this means helping out where you are needed is crucial to your success as well as the company’s success.

AAP/EEO Statement

FLUENT is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other classification protected by law.

COMPANY BENEFITS

FLUENT provides comprehensive benefits offerings to all full-time employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time-off program and non-matching 401k plan.

FLUENT participates in E- Verify to ensure a legal workforce. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to submit proof of such eligibility.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Per state law, must be at least 21 years of age.

Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check.

Must pass a drug screening.

Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

As a member of the Packaging team, you will be responsible for trimming and packaging of finished cannabis grown in the cultivation facility. This position is self-sufficient and focused on obtaining results and requires the ability to solve problems with minimal supervision. There is a heavy focus on compliance with regard to packaging, therefore great attention to detail is required. As a Packager, you are responsible for completing the assigned tasks and maintaining the plants according to the provided company guidelines and standards.