Manufacturing Specialist

** Noa Botanicals has a mandatory vaccine policy, please see our website for more details. **

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Specialist will execute a variety of laboratory and manufacturing tasks under the direction and supervision of our Manufacturing Manager and Manufacturing Lead. They will be responsible for assisting in product processing and formulation. They complete tasks assigned by the Manufacturing Manager and Manufacturing Lead to operate lab equipment, monitor, and maintain cleanliness and efficiency, and drive quality control while always being compliant. This individual must be able to multitask, work quickly and efficiently, and be adaptable to changing priorities and tasks as needed. We have a very fast-paced environment as we continue to grow and expand. This candidate must be motivated, trustworthy, and able to operate both independently and within a team environment.

Local applicants are preferred; relocation assistance will not be provided.

Core Job Duties (including but not limited to):

• Support the production team by assisting in day-to-day manufacturing activities
• Learn how to operate and monitor manufacturing equipment under supervision
• Assist in quality control procedures, including inspections and testing of raw materials and finished products
• Learn to identify and report deviations from quality standards
• Familiarize yourself with local, state, and federal regulations governing cannabis manufacturing
• Work with experienced staff to ensure manufacturing processes comply with regulatory requirements
• Learn to monitor and maintain manufacturing equipment
• Assist in routine equipment checks and report any malfunctions or abnormalities
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various manufacturing processes
• Contribute to the development and improvement of SOPs as needed
• Assist in managing inventory levels and tracking raw materials and finished goods
• Learn inventory control systems and procedures
• Participate in safety training sessions and adhere to safety protocols
• Learn and follow good manufacturing practices (GMP) to ensure a safe working environment
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and attention to detail

Core Competencies:

• Working knowledge of State of Hawai’i laws, regulations, and rules related to medical marijuana
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management abilities.?
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and challenging environment?
• Ability to work well, individually and in teams, with a diverse group of people. Must have excellent people skills

Education & Background Requirements:

• Must have valid, unexpired, driver’s license
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the cannabis industry
• Minimum of 21 years of age as required by state statute
• Must have DOH clearance and Fingerprinting, per applicable requirements set forth under state statute
• High School Diploma or GED required?
• 2-3 years of Lab experience (or applicable field) preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push & pull 50 pounds (100 pounds with assistance)
• Ability to sit, squat, bend & kneel repetitively throughout an 8–10-hour workday
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must have reliable transportation and flexibility in scheduling
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Schedule: Varies; Monday - Thursday; 6:30a – 5p (weekends & holidays as needed)

Job Type: Non-Exempt, Full-time

Starting Pay: $18/Hr.

Benefits: Health, dental & vision insurance. Employee discounts. PTO & Paid Holidays

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and staff in accordance with sound employee relation practices and federal and state laws. Noa Botanicals is also firmly committed to taking affirmative action to employ qualified individuals with disabilities, veterans with disabilities, veterans, minorities, and women, and to advance them in employment. If you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation during the application process, please contact our HR Department at 808-550-9848.

Management reserves the right to assign other job duties as necessary. 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. This document is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service deliver, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions. Submittal of an application for the position:1. Authorizes Mānoa Botanicals LLC to share any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the Mānoa Botanicals LLC Human Resources Department only 2. Releases and waives Mānoa Botanicals LLC from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the Human Resources Department.