Machine Production Operator

Pure Sunfarms; Delta; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cannabis industry is seeking a Production Operator to manage sophisticated Pre-rolls machinery. This role involves ensuring quality, adhering to safety protocols, and working collaboratively within a diverse team. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience and a strong attention to detail. Join us in delivering exceptional products and experiences to our customers.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in manufacturing or production required.
• Experience in Pre-roll production with a Licensed Producer is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Pre-rolls machinery ensuring quality.
• Complete daily production reports and batch record entries.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Manufacturing

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Driven by a love of plants, Pure Sunfarms is one of Canada’s largest, single-site, licensed producers of high-quality, greenhouse-grown cannabis based in BC’s Fraser Valley (Delta). We are proud to bring together individuals from a wide breadth of industries, backgrounds, and experiences, and promote a culture of belonging where everyone can truly be themselves – in every form of expression that is natural to them. This is our priority and guiding light at Pure Sunfarms, driving our uncompromising approach to quality and success within the Canadian recreational cannabis market. We believe our differences are our strengths, letting us look at cannabis in a whole new light.

As part of our Production team, you will work in our manufacturing area maintaining and operating our sophisticated automatic Pre-rolls machinery, ensuring quality is met every step of the way. You are ready to help elevate our existing production and manufacturing practices so we can deliver exceptional products and experiences to our customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Production

• Set up, operate, monitor, and tend sophisticated Pre-rolls machines and perform all daily checklists of machinery required for machines functioning and operating to ensure safety and care for machines and personnel
• Load, unload, and assemble parts of different production machine equipment and perform daily in process cleaning
• Perform other Pre-rolls production activities such as quality checking, packaging, and product labeling according to Cannabis regulations and Pure Sunfarms best practices
• Adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Pure Sunfarms guidelines, procedures, and best practices
• Ensure that all work areas are clean and organized at all times, including adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Production Practices (GPP)
• Complete daily production reports and batch record entries following Pure Sunfarms procedures
• Work with Pre-rolls Supervisor regarding potential improvement opportunities in Pre-rolls processes
• Enter inventory transfers and monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished cannabis products in the ERP system, and notify Pre-rolls supervisor of any materials shortages or production downtime factors
• Perform minor troubleshooting, minor machine repair, and basic preventative maintenance when needed and partner with our Facility Maintenance team in resolving issues
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Pre-rolls production area
• Work with different teams to ensure products are processed in a timely manner following Pure Sunfarms procedures and best practices

Safety

• Know, understand, and follow all safety protocols and lead by example in fostering a safe working environment
• Operate production equipment and machinery in accordance with Health & Safety guidelines and best practices
• Ensure timely escalation of all safety concerns on the production floor

OTHER DUTIES

At Pure Sunfarms, we are all growers at heart. Our plants and processes require in-person care and attention to ensure we’re bringing the best our plants and people have to offer to our consumers. This means other duties may arise since we work together to ensure we support all business activities – seed to sale.

This role is on-site, which requires you to work in Pure Sunfarms facility at all times in an operating role or directly supporting operations.

The scheduled shifts and hours for this role is as follow : Monday-Friday morning shift 5 : 00AM – 2 : 00PM or evening shift 2 : 00PM – 11 : 00PM .

YOUR BRAND, YOUR STORY

We already know you love working with sophisticated machinery, but we want to know more about your story and experiences. You're good at the following :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year-experience in manufacturing, production, food processing or other fast-moving consumer goods industry required
• Adequate experience operating manufacturing and / or processing machines is an asset
• Ability to lift 30-40 pounds, work standing up for long periods and perform repetitive motions in a manufacturing environment
• Flexibility to work on different shift schedules as per as business needs
• Experience in Pre-roll production with a Licenced Producer is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize duties to meet deadlines and can adapt to unexpected priorities
• Focused on careful, precise, and high-quality work
• Systematic and patient when approaching technical tasks; having strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Independent, allowing for deep focus and uninterrupted work time
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the cannabis life cycle is considered an asset
• Knowledge of Punjabi language an asset
• Champions Pure Sunfarms’ values and competencies
• Must have the ability to maintain and pass an RCMP criminal record check and obtain security clearance.

At Pure Sunfarms, we are growing our team with the same care we devote to growing our plants. We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive culture that we’ve built and are excited to learn more about your experiences and how you can contribute to Pure Sunfarms and the cannabis industry.