Manufacturing Tech 1 - Weekend Shift

Glass Meadows Inc.; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Glass Meadows Inc. in Newton, NJ, seeks a Manufacturing Tech I to support production in a specific role within the Manufacturing Department, with entry-level duties.

The role will be one of Vape Filling Technician, Kitchen Technician, Pre-Roll Technician, or Concentrate Technician and includes cross-training to ensure flexibility within the team. The Tech I will follow safety and quality standards, operate and maintain equipment, and collaborate with the team to meet daily schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing or cannabis-related role is preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of production processes in one of the assigned roles (vape, kitchen, pre-roll).
• Ability to follow instructions, maintain high attention to detail, and work as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations in the assigned role, ensuring adherence to production schedules, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Tech I roles will primarily focus on their designated area but will be cross trained to assist in other areas and fulfill other duties as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining quality control processes for the assigned role, ensuring products meet company and regulatory standards.
• Operate and assist in maintaining production equipment for the primary role and report any issues to the Manufacturing Lead.
• Follow all safety and regulatory compliance guidelines in the assigned role.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Physical stamina

Flexible scheduling

Cannabis industry knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Tech I – Primary Role

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Newton, NJ – Glass Meadows Inc.

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay: $21.10 per hour

Schedule: Thursday-Saturday 6:00AM-6:30PM (third shift)

Reports To:

• Vape Filling Lead if primary role is Vape Filling Technician or Concentrate Technician
• Kitchen Lead if primary role is Kitchen Technician
• Pre-Roll Lead if primary role is Pre-Roll Technician

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Tech I is responsible for supporting the production processes in one specific role within the manufacturing department, with a focus on entry-level tasks. The primary role will be one of the following: Vape Filling Technician, Kitchen Technician, Pre-Roll Technician, or Concentrate Technician. The Tech I will be cross trained in other roles to ensure flexibility within the production team.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary Role Operations:

• Support daily operations in the assigned role, ensuring adherence to production schedules, safety protocols, and quality standards.

Cross-Training in Other Roles:

• Tech I roles will primarily focus on their designated area but will be cross trained to assist in other areas (vape, kitchen, pre-roll, concentrates) when required. The Tech I will also be expected to fulfill other duties as assigned.

Quality Control:

• Assist in maintaining quality control processes for the assigned role, ensuring products meet company and regulatory standards.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Operate and assist in maintaining production equipment for the primary role. Report any equipment issues to the Manufacturing Lead.

Compliance:

• Follow all safety and regulatory compliance guidelines in the assigned role.

Primary Role Descriptions:

Vape Filling Technician:

• Assist in the formulation, filling, and packaging of vape products.
• Ensure accurate operation of vape filling equipment and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Follow quality control processes for vape production, including packaging and labeling.

Kitchen Technician:

• Support the production of cannabis-infused edibles, including preparation and packaging.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment and follow recipes accurately under the supervision of the Kitchen Lead

Concentrate Filling Technician:

• Assist in the handling, preparation, and production of cannabis concentrate products.
• Perform quality control (QC) on all concentrate materials to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Package, label, and prepare concentrates for distribution.
• Operate concentrate production and packaging equipment under the supervision of the Vape Filling Lead.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of concentrate work areas and follow all safety protocols related to concentrate handling.

Flower Pack Technician:

• Package cannabis flower in compliance with company standards, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform quality control inspections during the packaging process to ensure product integrity and accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment under the supervision of the Flower Pack Lead.

Pre-Roll Technician:

• Help in the production of pre-rolled cannabis products, including sorting and packaging.
• Operate pre-roll equipment and ensure that products are accurately prepared and packed.
• Follow quality control guidelines for pre-rolled products.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing or cannabis-related role is preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of production processes in one of the assigned roles (vape, kitchen, pre-roll).
• Ability to follow instructions, maintain high attention to detail, and work as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs.

Expectations:

Maintain a high level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism. Foster a team-oriented work environment. Commit to learning and improving production skills.