Cannabis Processing Operator I

Curio Wellness; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Curio Wellness in Maryland Heights, MO, is seeking a Processing Operator to manage blending and pre‑batch operations for Dixie Brands and Curio Wellness products. This role reports to the Manufacturing Production Manager and involves exposure to plant material.

Responsibilities include setting up clean workstations, documenting processes, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with SOPs and GMP standards while supporting cross‑functional projects and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Food or pharmaceutical processing experience in a production facility.
• cGMP experience.
• Some mechanical experience.
• Familiarity with production documents.
• Ability to follow established recipes.
• Ability to use scales to weigh ingredients and seasoning.
• PC proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products according to work standards and specifications to meet product quality and productivity standards in a GMP environment.
• Set up and maintain clean and organized workstations, materials and equipment, and tools according to standard work layout and placement.
• Adhere to and accurately complete/review production‑related documents to meet the production schedule and customer service targets.
• Analyze processes to determine next steps and ensure all previous process steps are complete.
• Communicate and document processes in a multi‑task operation.
• Perform 5S assignments to maintain a safe and clean workplace.
• Restock inventory of production materials necessary to achieve daily production goals.
• Count inventory to maintain inventory accuracy of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
• Safely use equipment and instruments according to standard operating procedures.
• Perform equipment preventative maintenance tasks as assigned and outlined in SOPs.
• Perform scale verification checks according to methods and frequency outlined in product specifications and SOPs.
• End‑of‑shift cleanup: mopping floors, wiping tables, cleaning utensils and dishes, and disposing of trash.
• Maintain accurate and reliable record keeping including hour‑by‑hour boards, batch records, inventory counting sheets, 5S sheets, data charts and other pertinent information.
• Work on special projects as assigned; contribute to cross‑functional brainstorming.
• Escalate any problems to the Group Leader and/or the Production Manager.
• Maintain a positive and supportive work culture focused on efficiency and productivity.
• Follow GMP standards and personal hygiene.
• Be able to work overtime as required.
• Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non‑disclosure.

Skills

Extreme Ownership

Process documentation

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Scales for weighing ingredients

Production equipment

Job description

Curio Wellness in Maryland Heights, MO, is seeking a Processing Operator to manage blending and pre‑batch operations for Dixie Brands and Curio Wellness products. This role reports to the Manufacturing Production Manager and involves exposure to plant material.

Responsibilities include setting up clean workstations, documenting processes, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with SOPs and GMP standards while supporting cross‑functional projects and overtime as needed.