STIIIZY Cannabis Quality Control Associate

Performs a variety of quality control tests on products at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with quality and reliability standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs analysis of finished products, in-process, and raw materials to check characteristics against testing specifications to assure quality prior to shipment.
• Calibrates and operates QC testing instrumentation in a safe and professional manner.
• Notifies QA Manager of unusual product observations, or analytical results, during analysis to assure potential quality issues are identified, reviewed, and resolved prior to release of product.
• Ensures all appropriate paperwork (COA’s) accompanies shipments of raw materials.
• Records and analyzes statistical data. Writes summaries to validate or show deviations from existing standards.
• Recommends modifications to existing, or suggests new, standards, methods, and procedures.
• Maintains an orderly, safe work area.
• Maintains a retrievable and traceable system of quality documentation.
• Complies with MSDS, SOP’s, cGMP, and HACCP procedures.
• Participates in conducting monthly regulatory inspections.
• Documentation of quality work using approved quality worksheets/notebooks; documentation must be detailed, accurate and meet cGMP requirements.
• Filing, data entry, and ordering (entering lab results in Excel, organization and filing of MSDS and COAs, ordering of lab materials as needed).
• Demonstrates and understand safety as a core value and follow the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforces and coaches others to do the same.
• Performs routine manufacturing maintenance tasks including organization and cleaning of work areas, disposal of product samples, chemicals, and hazardous waste.
• Understands and follows established safety guidelines, consistently complying with all safety procedures (e.g., PPE, Lock Out Tag Out).
• Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives assigned by your manager.

Technical Skills & Abilities: 

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Mechanical/Technical Aptitude to troubleshoot minor equipment failures and make minor adjustments.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Windows and internet applications.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to work variable shifts.

Education & Experience:

• A minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of supply management, manufacturing, and inventory control experience highly preferred.
• Purchasing, procurement, and industry buyer experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Google Docs) keyboarding skills, 10-key speed of at least 40 WPM with minimal errors.
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and WMS (Warehouse Management System) experience preferred.

Requirements: 

• Must be over 21 years of age.
• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting at a desk, and/or working on a computer.
• Be able to stand, bend, kneel, squat, and twist for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift 40 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
• Must be able to stand, sit for prolonged periods of time, bend, kneel, squat, and twist.
• Must be able to complete repeated twisting, grasping, reaching, turning, stooping, and lifting activities throughout shift and for prolonged periods of time.? 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 
This role operates in a cannabis manufacturing setting where exposure to fine plant particles, such as dust from grinding or trimming, is common. The company provides all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain safety and comfort while working in this environment

Company:

Are you interested in working for the world's largest cannabis market with a footprint that covers the entire breadth of the state of California? Are you someone who wants to be part of the growth of a fast-growing industry? At STIIIZY, our mission is clear: to provide the ultimate one stop shop cannabis experience by offering exceptional customer service and diversified products. We strive to build long-term customer loyalty. We are building a consumer-centric organization that is focused on sharing the transformational potential of cannabis with the world.  

Our STIIIZY product line is one of the best-selling cannabis brands in the market today and has claimed the title of the best-selling vape brand across all BDSA-tracked markets and best-selling brand overall in the California market! We are rooted in California, but we currently have operations in Nevada and Washington with plans to soon expand to Michigan. Additionally, we are currently building distribution networks for future markets in more than 60 countries!  

We recognize that our employees are at the center of our success, and we take pride in a corporate culture that emphasizes our core values: Influence, Inspire, Innovate, Win, & Grow!  

Our employees come from a wide range of retail backgrounds, each bringing their own unique skills and talents to the table as we work together to continue our incredible growth.? If you are interested in partaking in the journey of building a nationally recognized and leading brand, we want to hear from you! 

Benefits & Compensation:

Additional details about compensation and benefits eligibility for this role will be provided during the hiring process. All employees are provided competitive compensation, paid training, and employee discounts on our products and services. We offer a range of benefits packages based on employee eligibility, including:

• Paid Vacation Time, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Parental Leave.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k with generous employer match.
• Life Insurance. 

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.