Flower Technician III

Trulieve; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Trulieve is seeking a Flower Technician III to operate packaging and labeling equipment, verify incoming materials, and ensure quality standards on a fast-paced cannabis processing line in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves setting up machinery, performing routine checks, documenting tasks, and training junior technicians to maintain compliance.

The position requires familiarity with GMP practices, ability to lift, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with controls and instrumentation in a processing/manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced controlled environment with attention to detail.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Experience with state-m mandated tracking systems (Metrc, Biotrack, MJ Freeway) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate flower packaging and automated label application equipment.
• Verify incoming cannabis flower materials against specifications and brand standards.
• Set up and change over equipment for preroll, packaging, and labeling processes.
• Train and supervise Flower Technician II on packaging, filling, labeling, and related duties.
• Maintain records of tasks and PM documentation; escalate issues to maintenance.

Skills

Controls/Instrumentation

Fast-paced environment

Attendance to schedule

Communication/Documentation

Metrc/Biotrack/MJ Freeway experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Metrc

Biotrack

MJ Freeway

Job description

Join Trulieve - Where Passion Meets Purpose

If you're interested in being part of one of the nation's fastest-growing industries, Trulieve may be the perfect place for you. We are proud to be recognized on TIME's America's Best Companies 2026 List, an honor awarded to top-performing U.S. organizations based on employee satisfaction, financial strength, and sustainability transparency. Trulieve was one of only two cannabis companies to receive this distinction.

If you have passion for helping others and want to make a meaningful impact through your work, this may be the role for you. At Trulieve, we strive to bring our patients the relief they need in products they can trust. Our plants are hand-grown in carefully controlled environments designed to minimize unwanted chemicals and pests, keeping the cultivation process as natural as possible every step of the way.

To learn more about Trulieve and our mission, please visit www.trulieve.com

Remote Work Available: No

Department: Processing

Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor or Team Lead

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt, Hourly

Location: Phoenix, AZ

POSITION SUMMARY

The Flower Technician III is responsible for properly operating flower packaging and automated label application equipment; ensuring incoming cannabis flower materials by confirming specifications, confirming compliance accordance; conducting visual and measurement tests; assist in printing labels; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure incoming inspections (moisture, texture, overall quality, size through sort, etc.) of incoming batches of flower and pre roll material are being performed
• Ensure proper bud size per brand standard, weigh out and package flower and/or pre rolls during and after machine operation
• Perform proper setup and change over of equipment to ensure efficient operation of preroll, packaging, and labeling equipment
• Trained and have been signed off to operate and monitor machinery at least three packaging machines, including but not limited to sealers, label printers (if applicable), Apollo, Combi lifts, Paxium, etc.
• Trained to perform machine setup, changeover, and troubleshooting and elevate complex issues to maintenance
• Conduct and document routine equipment checks and minor adjustments during operations
• Fill out all proper paperwork checks and PM documentation, submitting any issues with equipment to leads and Facilities and Maintenance
• Ensure sealing machine is operating correctly, checking that the seal is to standard and machines are operating correctly
• Prepare, print, and apply labels to bags/jars/boxes of product secondary labels through equipment and/or manual as needed, ensuring compliance in accordance with product and label specifications
• Ensure cleaning processes for equipment, verification paperwork is filled out, and PPE per cGMP and Trulieve maintenance standards are being performed
• Train Flower packaging tech. II to packaging, machine fill, label and other job duties to quality standards
• Maintain detailed records of completed tasks for documentation and traceability, Collaborate with the facilities and maintenance team and leadership to resolve any issues and questions in the documentation
• Monitor packaging equipment to ensure optimal performance to SOPs and address any issues
• Notify leads of any quality, machine operation, and material challenges as they occur, as well as fixes performed
• Attend to other job duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Controls and instrumentation experience
• Ensure timeliness of return from breaks
• Work in a fast-paced controlled environment
• Work with chemicals, oils, and sharp objects
• 1+ year in working with processing quality at Trulieve
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage changes in working schedule
• Minimum 6 months in the Flower Technician II role or 2 years working with equivalent equipment complexity
• SAP/Emaint/state mandated system (Metrc, Biotrack, MJ Freeway) entry experience preferred
• Outstanding communication, documentation, and organizational skills

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age (or a minimum of 18 years of age in CT, PA and WV)
• Must be able to pass state mandated background screening

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work in close proximity and with cannabis flower and particulates on a daily basis.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
• Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks
• Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection)
• Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as; reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions
• Must be able to speak and communicate at conversational proficiency with co-workers and leadership (Moderate noise)

WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours weekly. Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is offered with this position.

Trulieve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.