Facilities Associate

4Front Ventures; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cannabis industry is hiring a Facilities Associate in Matteson, IL. This role involves maintaining safety protocols and providing support across various departments to ensure efficient operations. The ideal candidate has experience with mechanical equipment and a passion for teamwork within a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Employee Discount

Health, Vision, Dental Benefits

PTO Accrual

Floating Holidays

Parental/Maternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years cannabis industry experience preferred.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls.
• Ability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations teams to ensure tasks are executed safely.
• Track inventory of machinery and complete work orders timely.
• Maintain areas to comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical equipment experience

HVAC experience

Organizational skills

Advanced communication skills

Math skills

Education

Dispensing organization agent identification card

Job description

4Front Ventures (CSE: FFNT / OTCQX: FFNTF) is a fast-moving national cannabis grower, distributor, and retailer headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona with active operations in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Washington. Focusing on Excellence, People, Integrity, and Courage, 4Front Ventures is building a responsible and people-focused company that consistently produces high-quality products, ensures access to cannabis through top service and affordable brands, and provides value through job creation and community engagement. From plant genetics to the cannabis retail experience under the Mission Dispensary brand, 4Front’s team applies expertise across the entire cannabis value chain.

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Facilities Associate will collaborate with the Maintenance, Operations and Retail teams to ensure all the department’s daily tasks are properly and safely executed in a timely manner. This position requires a self-reliant individual who must ensure all areas of the facility are kept well organized and clear of hazards and show an aptitude to work and schedule around each department’s needs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow and comply with all company and facility policies and procedures.
• Responsible for repairs and cleanup of the grounds during all seasons of the year
• Ensure all areas, stations and processes of the department comply with all local and state regulations.
• Support maintenance team and other departments as needed to keep work operations moving
• Ability to handle emergencies and collaborate with various departments to enhance overall workplace functionality and efficiency.
• Partner with department heads to maintain the safety protocols and procedures are followed by all employees and visitors.
• Promote a respectful work environment in daily interactions with all employees and while performing all tasks.
• Follow instructions from the leadership team showing flexibility with all delegated tasks.
• Assist in supporting the correct operation of all equipment and machinery in the facility.
• Track inventory of all machinery, equipment, parts, tools, hardware, etc.
• Complete work orders on time to ensure consistent workflows do not get interrupted.
• Monitor and track routine and preventative maintenance needs for all equipment and machinery including production machinery, HVAC, lighting, plumbing, etc.
• Maintain a high level of communication with other departments focusing on efficiency and productivity to minimize/eliminate any potential disruptions to production workflow.
• Follow maintenance schedules around the rigid facility schedules so workflows are not interrupted.
• Assist in other duties as assigned to ensure the team, department, and company division maintain success.

SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

COMPENSATION

• $17 (Hourly, Non-Exempt) Paid Bi-Weekly Basis

QUALIFICATIONS

• Mechanical/high speed Production equipment experience(preferred)
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing and lighting experience (preferred)
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls and work at least 1 day on the weekend
• Cannabis industry experience, 1+ years (preferred).
• Advanced communication, math, organizational, and computer skills.
• Dispensing organization agent identification card (able to obtain).

BENEFITS

• Employee Discount
• Health, Vision, Dental Benefits
• PTO Accrual
• Floating Holidays
• Parental/Maternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development
• Advancement Opportunities

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work involves physical exertion such as bending, lifting (up to 50 pounds), kneeling, squatting, pivoting, and carrying items/ product on a regular basis. Employees will be required to stand for extended periods and may need to climb ladders or operate equipment. The warehouse/ facility environment may be subject to hot and cold temperatures, and ventilation may not be available in all areas. The warehouse/ facility environment may be subject to elevated noise volumes due to equipment, machinery, and the movement of goods. The warehouse/ facility may be subject to dirt, dust, cleaning solutions, chemicals, and debris from the handling of goods. The warehouse/ facility may have safety hazards such as slippery floors, moving equipment, and the presence of hazardous materials. You will need to follow safety protocols and wear appropriate protective equipment.

• *NOTE: The facility contains confined spaces that may only be accessible by ascending/descending stairwells while traveling throughout the building. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, bend, kneel, squat, and twist. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Will need to be badged as a medical registered agent for retail sites.

• *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• ***4Front Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer

*NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.