Lab Production Technician (Inventory & Packaging)

Renew Cannabis Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cannabist Company in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Production Technician to handle vape cart filling, packaging, labeling, and concentration processing in a safety‑minded, compliant environment.

You will follow SOPs, work with minimal supervision to meet production goals, and help maintain a clean, organized facility while adhering to confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• 1–3 years of experience in a production role, including hands-on activities.
• General knowledge of weights and measurement.
• Role involves handling confidential information with discretion.
• Must be fast and precise with equipment and maintain attention to detail.
• Must be able to multi-task and maintain consistency on repetitive tasks.
• High attention to detail and endurance for standing/walking for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-rolls and filling of vape carts.
• Accurately weigh, package, label, and record medical cannabis concentrates.
• Assist with packaging and QC checks for orders shipped to dispensaries.
• Take instructions from management and perform delegated tasks.
• Work quickly and efficiently while maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
• Support inventory audits and maintain professional standards; comply with state policies, security, dress code, and schedules.
• Ensure confidentiality and non-disclosure as required by HR policies.

Skills

Equipment operation

Measuring / weighing

Discretion / confidentiality

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Position Overview:

The Production Technician is responsible for all aspects of packaging cannabis vape carts and other cannabis concentrates. These responsibilities include operating vape filling equipment, portioning concentrates for final sale, labeling all packaging, and following all SOPs to maintain a safe and clean working environment. The ideal candidate should be able to stay on task with minimal supervision and be able to meet required production goals. This position works in a timely manner and strives to increase productivity, acts with professional regard to the management and use of all production facilities and processing equipment. All qualified applicants will be trained in the use of equipment for processing.

Major Areas of Responsibility include:

• Assists in pre-rolls, filling of vape carts, etc.


• accurately weighs, packages, labels, records/tracks medical cannabis concentrates for distribution


• Assists with packaging and QC checking orders being shipped to dispensaries


• Receives instructions and assists on tasks as delegated by management team


• Works in a quick and efficient manner


• Maintains a clean and organized work environment


• Help with inventory audits


• Maintains a culture of professionalism and service


• Ensures daily compliance with policies including but not limited to; state compliance, security protocols, access protocols, dress code and work schedules


• Complies with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure

Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities):

• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and be able to pass a background check


• 1-3 years of experience in production position; including hands-on production activities


• General knowledge of weights and measurement


• All positions deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment


• Speed and precision with equipment and attention to detail


• Ability to multi-task and maintain work consistency on repetitive tasks daily


• High attention to detail


• Standing/sitting for long periods of time

Job Details

• Pay: $16.00 per hour plus benefits


• Location: Columbus, Ohio


• Shift: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm


• Travel %: 0


• FLSA status: Non-exempt

Additional Abilities Required:

The job requires physical activity, including prolonged sitting, standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds (or more with a coworker). Good visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive motions with accuracy is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts the company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

About the Cannabist Company:

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 12 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 77 facilities including 61 dispensaries and 16 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care, now The Cannabist Company, is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use markets. In 2021, the Company launched Cannabist, its retail brand, creating a national dispensary network that leverages proprietary technology platforms. The company offers products spanning flower, edibles, oils and tablets, and manufactures popular brands including Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press, and Amber. For more information, please visit www.cannabistcompany.com.

Recognized for its comprehensive benefits, ongoing training opportunities and commitment to diversity and equity inclusion both internally and with external vendors, The Cannabist Company has earned a spot on mg Magazine’s America’s Top Cannabis Industry Employers list.

The Cannabist Company provides full-time employees with an excellent benefits and compensation package including but not limited to competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, 401K with company match, multiple health plan choices, dental, vision, pet and life insurances, 100% paid short-term disability, optional long-term disability insurance and more!