Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Crescolabs; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(K) with match

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Cresco Labs is seeking a Machine Operator to join our Packaging team in Fall River, MA. This role reports to the Processing Supervisor and handles production and packaging of preroll SKUs, with possible cross-training on other packaging automation equipment such as Hightek and Keepac poucher.

The operator will perform daily tasks including prepping, cleaning, operating, troubleshooting and documenting output, while monitoring equipment and inventory according to state standards and Cresco Labs

Qualifications

• Experience in a field with strict health and safety policies, preferably regulated.
• Strong task-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Experience operating machinery is a plus.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging machinery to ensure accurate setup and safe operation.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary standards in GMP production facility.
• Complete audits of WIP and FG prerolls for inventory accuracy.
• Document output and monitor consumables; notify supervisor for reorders.

Skills

Task management

Ability to multitask

Quality focus

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Read PLC displays

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.

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 - Friday, 7AM - 3:30PM

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking a Machine Operator to join our Packaging team in Fall River, MA. This role reports to the Processing Supervisor and is responsible for the production and packaging of Cresco Labs preroll SKUs. Additionally, depending on demand, this role seeks to cross‑train on other Packaging automation equipment including but not limited to the Hightek flower line and Keepac edible poucher. The Machine Operator will carry out day‑to‑day tasks including prepping, cleaning, operating, troubleshooting and documenting output for packaging machines, as well as monitoring equipment and consumable inventory in accordance with the State and standards set by Cresco Labs.

CORE JOB DUTIES

Machine Operation

• Ensure accurate set up, safe & accurate operation and sanitary clean‑up of RollPros Blackbird and other packaging machinery that may include: heat sealers, labelers, combination scales, indexing assembly lines, pouchers, etc.
• Understand the process flow chart and individual machine operating parameters well enough to be able to produce products as required by established process specifications and efficiency requirements
• Operate equipment within established guidelines to ensure products meet quality standards; maintain awareness of quality and adjust process within specifications to attain high‑quality products
• Remove defective product & packages from machine and rework into usable production units
• Maintain constant visual check on all areas of operation -- equipment, product, film, labels, packaging, etc. Report and correct any discrepancies or failures to Supervisor

Facility Cleaning

• Perform all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe, GMP production facility
• Ensure personal hygiene is acceptable under standards set by Cresco Labs before performing any production activities by washing hands, wearing a hair net, changing clothes, etc
• Complete the sanitation of all production equipment and tools including workspace, production and packaging equipment

Inventory & Documentation

• Complete audits on work‑in‑progress (WIP) and finished goods (FG) prerolls to ensure accurate inventory counts
• Fill out appropriate documentation such as Manufacturing Forms (MFs) and Packaging & Labeling Formulas (PLFs)
• Monitor equipment consumables and notify Supervisor when reorders are required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Experience in a field and/or operation that adheres to strict health and safety policies and procedures, preferable a regulated field producing products for human consumption. Or, any satisfactory combination of experience and training which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the following duties
• Strong, effective task‑management skills, ability to multi‑task and adhere to strict policies and procedures
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, changing and challenging environment
• Experience in operating machinery a plus
• Effective communication skills; strong attention‑to‑detail
• Ability to stand for at least 8 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds to torso level is necessary
• Exercise and demonstrate cause and affect logic for troubleshooting
• Ability to read, understand and apply learnings to PLC displays, machinery dials, measurement devices and working parts of large‑scale machinery

Pay Range: $22.50 — $22.50 USD

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include 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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