Packaging Technician

Schedule: 10 hours per day, 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs. or Tues.- Fri.)

Position Overview

The Packaging Technician is responsible for the post-production handling of all manufactured products. Duties performed include the weighing, packaging, and labeling of all products from our facilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Weighing, measuring, sorting, labeling, and packaging cannabis products such as edibles, oil cartridges, lotions, roll-ons, topicals, tinctures, capsules, concentrates, flower, and pre-rolls for medical and recreational sale

• Create and apply labeling in accordance with product information, testing results, and other required information

• Maintain forms and database to precisely record weight, product count, and any relevant issues for all products

• Assemble, line, and pad boxes and shipping containers for finished product storage and shipping

• Accurately measure, weigh, and place/scoop products into containers, using hand tools and equipment

• Thoroughly clean equipment, hand tools, containers, materials, supplies, and work areas, using cleaning solutions in accordance with the relevant SOPs

• Responsible for operating a variety of automated sorting, batching, and packaging machinery

• Maintaining quality control by visually inspecting cannabis products and packaging to ensure consistency in product standards; ensuring labeling and product counts are accurate

• Inventory of cannabis products upon receipt and distribution to and from the department

• Assisting in the loading, unloading, and inventory of cannabis packaging, supplies and materials

• Adhering to production schedules

• Weighing and processing waste material in accordance with state regulations and company SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

• Cleaning and sanitizing packaging areas

• Preform daily, weekly, and monthly audits of packaging supplies when directed by the Inventory & Packaging Manager

• Effectively communicate any issues or constructive criticism with product packaging directly to Inventory Manager

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (100 pounds with assistance)
• Ability to stand for a full, eight-hour shift
• Fine motor skills and ability to use hands and fingers to precisely and accurately fill, package, and label products
• Close visual acuity in order to read fine print on product labels and equipment screens

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• High school diploma required

• Prior packaging and inventory experience a plus

• Experience using inventory software and Excel a plus

• Must have a strong work ethic and ability to work well on a team

• Must be detail oriented and self-motivated

• Ability and willingness to work overtime a plus

• Good verbal and written skills

• Must comply with the Ma. CCC hiring guidelines

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Prior experience working within the medical cannabis industry

• Prior experience working with medical patients

• High level of attention to detail

• Ability to work independently, accurately, and be flexible

• Has a motivated team player attitude

NOTE: This job description may not be all-inclusive. Employee may be asked to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• If a current Happy Valley employee encouraged you to apply, please let us know who to thank.
• Are you willing to work 10 hours per day, 4 days per week?

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18