Packaging Technician

 

About the Job:

The Packaging Technician will be responsible for safely and effectively preparing, filling, packaging and labeling our food safe cannabis oils, edibles, and liquids for ingestion, inhalation, solid dose and topical applications using an automated packaging machine. This position will also be responsible for maintaining production and packaging equipment.

• Other duties may be assigned.

  • Coordinate and manage daily lab tasks with Packaging Supervisor
  • Properly set up and operate the automated packaging machine for filling edible and solid dose manufacturing, packaging, and labeling equipment
  • Follow manufacturer’s instructions and Company SOPs to sanitize production area and equipment
  • Maintain accurate documentation of all related data in tracking software
  • Prepare plant material for extraction (packing material socks) and accurately documenting related data
  • Using the Automated Packaging Machine, efficiently fill, package, and label products in compliance with Holistic SOPs and all applicable manufacturing procedures
  • Set up, break down, and sanitize packaging area as needed and in compliance with Company SOPs
  • Assist with general laboratory tasks including, but not limited to, winterization, filtering, ethanol extraction and rotary evaporation
  • Perform in-process and post-process sample acquisitions according to protocols or batch records
  • Support new product lines and process development as needed
  • Clean and sanitize packaging and laboratory areas and equipment
  • Troubleshoot the automated packaging machine, as needed
  • Assist in monitoring and managing all related processing equipment supplies and inventory
  • As needed, work in other areas of the facility including manufacturing, harvesting, and/or drying and weighing
  • Ensure compliance and accuracy involving all product tracking, product security, and product movement procedures
  • Participate in training future new team members as necessary
  • Any other reasonable request from any member of management

About You:

General

• Regulations require that incumbent be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain and maintain marijuana work credentials

 

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

• One (1) year of prior packaging and labeling experience is required
• Experience with a Paxium or other similar automated packaging machine, preferred
• Previous marijuana industry experience is preferred; experience in licensed facilities is strongly preferred

 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic math skills
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time, e.g., operating filling and/or packing equipment

• Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications, and email
• Must maintain current knowledge of and adhere to all applicable policies and regulations

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Highly detail oriented and organized
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrate responsibility, accountability, and dependability toward assigned tasks and duties

• Strong work ethic and sound judgment

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Last updated on Jul 31, 2024