Kitchen Agent - 2nd Shift

Cresco Labs; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

FSA/HSA

LTD/STD

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Annual discretionary bonuses

Stock options

Employee discount

Job summary

Cresco Labs is seeking an Edibles Product Agent for our growing facility. The Edibles Product Agent is responsible for cross-functional support of production and packaging for our infused edible products.

The Agent completes tasks assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor and Packaging Supervisor. Carry out day-to-day tasks including prepping, cleaning, cooking, labeling, wrapping and operating basic production and packaging machinery.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in production, preferably regulated for human consumption.
• Experience in a production-heavy kitchen is a plus.
• Demonstrate an understanding of recipes, food production and kitchen sanitation.
• Strong task-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Attention to detail and ability to monitor and label with precision.

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen staff in daily production of cannabis-infused food products using commercial machinery.
• Follow batch production instructions and support efficiency improvements.
• Adhere to SOPs to ensure potency and homogenization of edibles.
• Identify issues affecting edibles quality and assist with QA checks.
• Train in food safety/sanitation and maintain a clean production environment.
• Assist in labeling, packaging and tracking edibles for final sale.
• Maintain a clean and safe production facility.
• Comply with personal hygiene and PPE requirements.
• Complete sanitation of equipment and workspace.
• Support cross-departmental training as needed.

Skills

Production experience

Kitchen production

Food safety/sanitation

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.

Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.

At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

SCHEDULE

Monday to Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking an Edibles Product Agent for our growing facility. The Edibles Product Agent is responsible for cross-functional support of production and packaging for our infused edible products. The Agent completes tasks assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor and Packaging Supervisor. Carry out day-to-day tasks including prepping, cleaning, cooking, labeling, wrapping and operating basic production and packaging machinery. Produce and package edibles in accordance with the State and standards set by Cresco Labs.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Assist kitchen staff in the daily production of cannabis-infused food products using commercial machinery.
• Understand and execute batch production as assigned by Department Leadership – Learn and continuously improve production efficiency.
• Collaborate with the kitchen lead to adhere to manufacturing formula standard operating procedures, ensuring both potency and homogenization.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues that may cause damaged edibles ensuring quality control.
• Train in food safety/sanitation and maintain a clean and safe production environment.
• Assist, when needed, in labeling, packaging and tracking edibles for final sale.
• Maintain a clean and safe production facility.
• Ensure personal hygiene is acceptable under standards set by Cresco Labs before performing any production activities by washing hands, donning personal protective equipment, changing clothes, etc.
• Complete the sanitation of production equipment and tools including workspace, production and packaging equipment, cookware and appliances.
• Assist, when needed, in cross-departmental training and task completion.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Two years of experience in a general production, preferably a regulated field producing for human consumption. Or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties.
• Experience in a production-heavy kitchen is a plus.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of recipes, food production and kitchen sanitation.
• Strong and effective task-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Attention to detail – ability to monitor basic kitchen production in process, package and label in a precise manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment.
• Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust.
• Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level.

In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range: $21 USD - $22 USD

BENEFITS

• major medical, dental and vision insurance
• a 401(K)-match program
• FSA/HSA programs
• LTD/STD options
• life insurance and AD&D
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• annual discretionary bonuses
• stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program
• Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• The company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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