CBD Packaging Lead

Wyld; Oregon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wyld is seeking a Packaging Lead to prepare and package products for distribution in our Oregon facility. You will open/close shifts, support a fast-paced packaging team, and maintain high quality standards throughout production.

The role requires at least 1 year in food manufacturing with lead/supervisory experience, strong communication, and adherence to safety regulations. Competitive hourly wages include comprehensive benefits and PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced food production environment.
• Ability to lead or supervise teams and train staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Perform QA/QC inspections and ensure product quality.
• Manage packaging flow and ensure adequate stock at each station.
• Coach Packaging Support staff and train teammates with Supervisors.

Skills

Effective communication

Lead or supervisory experience

Food manufacturing knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Slack

Jira

Job description

Description

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld THC operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OH, OR, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon. Our CBD line is available nationwide across all states!

Department

Packaging

Location

Oregon - Clackamas

Compensation

$23.00 - $27.75 / hour

Description

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld THC operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OH, OR, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon. Our CBD line is available nationwide across all states!

Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative.

Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld Way

• Make a Mark
• We Blaze Our Own Trail
• Brand First
• We Mean Business

Summary

The Packaging Lead packages and prepares all packaging products for distribution by performing all duties meticulously and assisting with the daily workflow. The Packaging Lead supports packaging team members when a Supervisor is not present. They are also responsible for training and coaching packaging team members in collaboration with Supervisors and Managers. This role opens and/or closes shifts and must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, safe work area for yourself and other employees
• Perform basic visual quality inspections on products
• Maintain packaging flow by ensuring adequate product levels at each station
• Ensure quotas are met by observing Packaging Support team members and training/coaching
• Maintain high-quality standards during shifts including constant QA/QC of all products being prepped and produced
• Ability to work well with others in high-pressure situations with a sense of urgency
• Communicate discrepancies in quantities or quality of product
• Perform opening and closing duties
• Ensure proper storage of all facility consumables and products; storing food products in compliance with safety practices
• Maintain and comply with sanitation and safety standard; maintaining a clean and organized packaging area and work environment
• Perform visual quality inspections on products, minimize waste where possible
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company
• Assist Production Supervisors and Managers in training and coaching Packaging Support employees on proper procedures, techniques and compliance protocol
• Communicate quality or safety discrepancies to Supervisors, Managers and/or Directors
• Makes recommendations to management regarding personnel evaluation and training of the Packaging Support team
• Assist the Production Manager or Packaging Supervisor as needed
• Ensure a safe working environment; reviewing and communicating daily on all safety related topics of discussion
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of directly related experience and/or training in a food production or manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience and 1 year of lead or supervisory experience
• Must have experience and familiarity with food manufacturing, sanitation and safety regulations
• Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency
• Computer Skills: Microsoft suite (core applications), Google, Slack, experience in Jira and/or other management platforms and software preferred
• Language Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written
• Math Skills: Possess basic mathematical skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel required between buildings and sites
• Ability to maintain/manage confidential information
• State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older
• ServSafe or Food Handler’s Card preferred
• Will be required to submit to a background check
• Must obtain all applicable state-required permits, licenses, and certifications

Benefits

As a non-exempt employee, you'll receive a competitive hourly wage of $23.00-$27.75/hr paid biweekly, 11 paid holidays, 80 hours of PTO and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.

Wyld is an equal opportunity employer.