Machine Operator - 1st & 2nd Shift - Cannabis

ZipRecruiter; Fort Montgomery (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis company is seeking a Machine Operator for their Fort Montgomery facility. The role involves operating automated equipment, maintaining quality standards, and collaborating with team members. Candidates should be adaptable to relocation to Middletown in 2026.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a general automation machine operator.

Responsibilities

• Operate various pieces of automated and semi-automated equipment.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Communicate any issues involving equipment operation.

Skills

Knowledge of automated assembly or packaging equipment

Ability to prepare concise and accurate records and reports

Ability to continuously monitor equipment and product quality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ActionPac automation machines

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Machine Operator

Department: Production

Reports to: Production Value Stream Supervisor

Effective Date: 4/15/25

Location Update:

This role will begin at our Fort Montgomery, NY facility. We are planning to relocate operations to Middletown, NY around the beginning of 2026 (approximately 6-8 months after your start date). Candidates should be comfortable working in Fort Montgomery initially and transitioning to Middletown once the move is finalized.

Company Overview:

DreamFields is one of the top 5 cannabis companies in the industry through our leading #1 pre-roll brand, Jeeter. We are passionate about producing world-class marketing, high-quality, innovative products, delivering exceptional customer experiences, maintaining cutting-edge operations, and fostering an amazing company culture and thriving work environment. With over 1,500 employees, we are proud to be one of the most loved employers in the industry. DreamFields continues to experience exponential month-over-month growth as one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry, and we have begun our aggressive expansion into all legalized cannabis states in the USA.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate various pieces of automated and semi-automated equipment.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Conduct line clearances and label verification.
• Communicate any issues involving equipment operation, quality evaluation, inspection, or troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with and monitor the performance of other operators as needed.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of automated assembly or packaging equipment.
• Ability to prepare concise and accurate records and reports.
• Ability to continuously monitor equipment and product quality, and communicate machine, component, and/or product issues to support personnel.
• Experience with ActionPac automation machines is strongly preferred.

Education and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience as a general automation machine operator.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to exert 20-30 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull, and/or transfer equipment and materials. Must be able to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch.
• Ability to perceive sound, near and far vision, depth perception, and communicate orally.
• Ability to differentiate colors such as red, yellow, and blue.

Work Schedule:

• M-F 5:30am-2pm - flexibility to come in early / late
• M-F 2:30pm - 11:00pm - flexibility to come in early / late

EEOC:

DreamFields is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or other protected categories.

All candidates must be willing to submit to a background check to be considered for the position.