Cannabis Packaging Technician — QA & Efficiency

Verano; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Verano is seeking a Packaging Specialist to join our cannabis cultivation facility team in the United States. The role focuses on weighing, assembling, packaging, labeling, and qualified handling of cannabis flower, infused edibles, and extracts for shipment to retail dispensaries.

You will operate flow wrap, labeling, and heat-sealing equipment, collect QA samples, maintain traceability, and ensure compliance with SOPs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–3 years' experience in packaging or related role.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and 21+.
• Ability to stand 90% of the time and lift up to 25 lb.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, assemble, package, seal, and label products.
• Safely operate packaging equipment, such as flow wrap, labeling, and heat-sealing machines.
• Collect samples for QA as needed for quality testing.
• Transport completed products from the packaging workspace to the vault.
• Manage, document, and destroy cultivation waste.
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
• Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
• Document all activity using company’s track and trace system.
• Inspect finished goods and processed flower for irregularities and inform management and QA.
• Work within company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
• Regularly clean and sanitize packaging equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Provide support to additional cultivation, harvest, and production teams as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Stamina for standing

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Tools

Flow wrap machine

Labeling equipment

Heat-sealing machine

Job description

Verano is seeking a Packaging Specialist to join our cannabis cultivation facility team in the United States. The role focuses on weighing, assembling, packaging, labeling, and qualified handling of cannabis flower, infused edibles, and extracts for shipment to retail dispensaries.

You will operate flow wrap, labeling, and heat-sealing equipment, collect QA samples, maintain traceability, and ensure compliance with SOPs and safety standards.