Packaging Associate - (contract)

Organigram; London; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Organigram in Ontario, Canada is seeking a Packaging Associate to support packaging operations in a regulated manufacturing environment, ensuring product quality, accurate documentation, and traceability. You will follow GMP/GPP, operate ERP systems, perform line clearances, and complete required records while collaborating with cross-functional teams to hit production targets.

This role requires attention to detail, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and commitment to safety

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse settings preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proficient with computers, production software, and electronic documentation.
• Experience with inventory management, ERP, or warehouse systems is an asset.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity with GPP, quality systems, and regulated manufacturing environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Follow all GPP and SOPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, including Cannabis Act.
• Perform packaging activities safely, efficiently, and accurately while maintaining product quality.
• Complete line clearances, reconciliations, in-process quality checks, and all required documentation accurately.
• Maintain accurate production records to support product traceability, QA, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize computers and electronic systems to complete production documentation and access work instructions.
• Perform inventory transactions and maintain accurate inventory records using company systems.
• Verify materials and finished goods to ensure inventory accuracy and traceability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, inspection-ready work environment.
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a commitment to safety, attendance, and productivity expectations.
• Identify and communicate safety, quality, inventory, process, or production concerns promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety consciousness

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Job description

The Packaging Associate is responsible for supporting packaging operations in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner while maintaining product quality, accurate documentation, inventory accuracy, and regulatory requirements. This role works collaboratively with team members and cross-functional departments to achieve production goals in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all Good Production Practices (GPP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and regulatory requirements, including compliance with the Cannabis Act.
• Perform packaging activities safely, efficiently, and accurately while maintaining product quality and meeting production targets.
• Complete line clearances, reconciliations, in-process quality checks, and all required documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate production records to support product traceability, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize computers and electronic systems to complete production documentation, access work instructions, record production information, and support daily operations.
• Perform inventory transactions and maintain accurate inventory records using company inventory management systems.
• Verify materials, components, and finished goods to ensure inventory accuracy and product traceability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work environment through proper cleaning, sanitation, material handling, and waste disposal practices.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail to ensure product integrity, consistency, and compliance with quality standards.
• Identify and communicate safety, quality, inventory, process, or production concerns in a timely manner and support efforts to resolve issues.
• Work collaboratively with team members and cross-functional departments to achieve production goals while maintaining a positive and respectful work environment.
• Adapt to changing priorities and support multiple products, processes, and production areas as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement, 5S, workplace organization, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a commitment to safety, quality, attendance, and productivity expectations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, packaging, production, or warehouse environment is considered an asset.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Comfortable using computers, production software, and electronic documentation systems.
• Experience with inventory management, ERP, warehouse, or inventory tracking systems is an asset.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when required.
• Familiarity with GPP, quality systems, and regulated manufacturing environments is an asset.