Edibles Production Specialist

Verano; Portsmouth (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Verano Holdings Corp. is seeking a production associate at our Portsmouth, VA facility. You will measure ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, receive and store items, apply FIFO, collect samples for quality testing, and help prepare finished products for distribution.

You must follow recipes, maintain quality and safety standards, and collaborate with teams across cultivation, harvest, and production to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a related position.
• Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
• Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
• Able to follow recipe specifications.
• Must have effective time management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state's cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Responsibilities

• Precisely and efficiently measure and weigh ingredients using recipe specifications.
• Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment to mix, melt, pour, and bake raw ingredients.
• Receive food items and ensure appropriate storage.
• Make sure that all food items are stored and rotated properly using first in first out (FIFO) methods.
• Collect samples as needed for quality testing.
• Weigh, assemble, package, seal, and label products.
• Operate hot plates, kettles and other industrial kitchen equipment as needed for production.
• Regularly clean and sterilize equipment and workspace.
• 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.
• Immediately inform Production Manager of any system discrepancies.
• Ensure all products are of high quality and visually aesthetic, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
• Prepare finished and packaged products for distribution.
• Document and update product information and labeling using company’s seed to sale system.
• Provide support to additional cultivation, harvest, and production teams as needed to achieve facility production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Follow detailed instructions

Repetitive tasks

Team player

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Verano Holdings Corp. is seeking a production associate at our Portsmouth, VA facility. You will measure ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, receive and store items, apply FIFO, collect samples for quality testing, and help prepare finished products for distribution.

You must follow recipes, maintain quality and safety standards, and collaborate with teams across cultivation, harvest, and production to meet production goals.