Manufacturing Packaging Specialist

Illicit Gardens NJ; Sugar Creek (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Employee ownership ESOP

401K

Professional development

Job summary

Illicit Gardens is seeking a dedicated Kitchen MIP Packaging Technician to join our team. The role focuses on packaging cannabis products in compliance with regulations and company standards, operating packaging machinery, labeling, and maintaining a clean workspace.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, and the stamina to stand for long periods while adhering to PPE protocols for contamination prevention.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of cannabis regulations and compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must wear PPE to prevent cross-contamination and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging machinery to package cannabis products.
• Assemble packaging components and ensure proper labeling.
• Inspect finished packaged products for quality and compliance.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and efficient workspace.
• Secure palletized loads using shrink wrap or strapping.
• Complete logs and inventory-related documentation.
• Install product guides and adjustable parts to aid packaging.
• Collaborate with kitchen and MIP teams for compliance with METRC, Counterpoint, and Google Sheets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Stamina

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

METRC

Counterpoint

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Type Full time Schedule Tuesday Friday ; 600am 500pm Pay Rate 1550hour About Illicit Gardens Illicit Gardens is a leading cannabis cultivation company dedicated to producing high quality cannabis products We pride ourselves on our refined genetics premium strains and commitment to excellence Illicit Gardens is also proud to be a 100 employee owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ESOP This means our employees are not just team members they are owners of the company Through the ESOP eligible employees earn an ownership stake in Illicit Gardens over time allowing them to directly share in the Companys long term success

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail oriented Kitchen MIP Packaging Technician to join our team at Illicit Gardens The ideal candidate will be responsible for packaging and preparing cannabis products in compliance with all relevant regulations and company standards

Key Responsibilities

• Operate packaging machinery and equipment to package cannabis products
• Assemble packaging components and ensure proper labeling of packages
• Inspect finished packaged products for quality and compliance
• Maintain a clean orderly and efficient workspace
• Secure palletized load shipments using shrink wrap or protective strapping
• Complete logs and documentation related to packaging tasks and inventory
• Install product guides funnels stops and other adjustable parts to aid packaging
• Collaborate with the kitchen and MIP teams to ensure smooth workflow and compliance with METRC Counterpoint and Google Sheets

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; GED accepted
• Knowledge of cannabis industry regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to consistently wear appropriate PPE ie; masks gloves Tyvek suits to prevent cross contamination and uphold cleanliness standards

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Employee discounts on Illicit Gardens products
• 100 Employee Owned Company ESOP
• 401K

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this position the employee is consistently required to remain stationary and standing for several hours at a time; they are also required to maneuver throughout the facility and to work with different tools machines and shipments occasionally being asked to lift up to 25 lbs The employee will also be required to focus on and observe multiple processes throughout their shift The employee must be prepared to work in varying temperatures to include both hot and cold throughout the facility The mental and physical requirements as described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee with or without reasonable accommodation to successfully perform the essential functions of this position

EEO Statement

OXG LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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 or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws