What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flower Packaging Technician position at Northeast Alternatives?
Flower Packaging Technician
Northeast Alternatives/Sapura is a growing, award-winning, seed-to-table cannabis brand operating in Massachusetts and Michigan. NEA achieves the production of the highest quality cannabis products through the talents of our skilled and motivated team. We are constantly seeking out diverse, talented individuals to further the company's mission and provide unique and innovative ideas. As the business continues to grow, our team will continue to grow, providing opportunities for our aspiring employees. If you are motivated, eager to learn, dedicated, flexible and excited about joining an incredible industry, then come join the Northeast Alternatives/Sapura family!
Job Description:
The Flower Packaging Technician reports to the Flower Packaging Supervisors. The ultimate objective of the Flower Packaging Technician is to package flower products both by hand and utilizing automated operating equipment line efficiently and compliantly, while maintaining a safe production and sanitary work environment. The flower Packaging Technician assists the Flower Packaging Supervisor with daily tasks, as needed, to maintain a productive work environment. The Flower Packaging Technician is a full-time position and may be required to work overtime.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-11:00pm
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Package flower products accurately and effectively
- Adhere to supervisors direction with ensuring that production goals are met on a daily basis
- Using automated operating equipment to complete tasks
- Overseeing the quality of products produced daily
- Full understanding of the quality standards at NEA
- Report quality issues to management
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment
- When required, accurately produce quality acceptable labels for packages
- Maintain a reliable attendance record
- Communicate effectively between the Packaging, Kitchen, Distribution, and other NEA departments
- Assisting with gathering of daily production materials and inventory
- Boxing/case packaging of packaged units
- Assisting with break coverages
- Labeling finished packaged units (by hand, benchtop, or automated machinery)
- Production of chillums
- Understanding of all automated operating equipment required to complete daily tasks
- Strict adherence to safety procedures and company policies
- Have read and understand all S.O.P’s pertaining to job duties
- Failure to hit individual KPI for 3 consecutive months will result in an employee counseling session
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficient with Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Possess a can-do attitude, resourceful, action oriented, reliable, and a team player
- Excellent communications skills as applied to internal teams
- Motivated with flexibility and adaptability
- Possess a sense of urgency, problem-solving, and organizational skills with great attention to detail
Education and Experience:
- 1 year of relevant work experience
- Over 21 with ability to obtain an MA agent registration card
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to meet minimum physical requirements to work in a production and retail environment
Perks/Benefits:
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Training
- Free Uniform
- Vision & Dental Insurance
- Health Benefits and more…
The Ideal Candidate:
- Has Cannabis Industry Experience
Northeast Alternatives has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and aspires to be reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We aim to attract and hire qualified candidates who hold these same values, provide diverse perspectives, and contribute to creating a workplace where all employees experience a sense of belonging.
Northeast Alternatives is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, NEA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
EEO M/F/D/V
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
