Manufacturing Technician

Maitri Medicinals; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental insurance with HS

EAP

401K

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

Maitri Medicinals is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our Pennsylvania processing team. The role focuses on preparing, producing and packaging cannabis products while ensuring strict record-keeping and regulatory compliance.

The position involves trimming, weighing and labeling cannabis material, maintaining equipment, and coordinating waste disposal. Flexibility for shifts and a safe, clean work environment are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Able to operate packaging and production steps with accuracy.
• Experience in manufacturing or cannabis processing preferred.
• Strong data recording and inventory handling skills.
• Committed to safety and compliance with local laws.

Responsibilities

• Execute preparation, production and packaging of cannabis products.
• Trim, weigh marijuana flower and package within the processing dept.
• Maintain record keeping and data tracking for compliance.
• Coordinate waste disposal following orders and policies.
• Ensure products are stored and labeled correctly.
• Monitor and clean equipment and operate safely.
• Complete orders efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Assist with maintenance requests as needed.

Skills

Packaging

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Weighing scales

Control Sheets

Data entry software

Job description

About Maitri Medicinals

Maitri Medicinals’ vision is to cultivate, produce and dispense quality medical marijuana products for Pennsylvania patients who suffer from qualifying medical conditions and diseases. We are privileged to serve Pennsylvania patients at our three dispensaries in Pittsburgh, Uniontown and Greensburg. Founded by third-generation Southwestern Pennsylvania residents, Maitri is deeply invested in the region’s wellbeing and development. Maitri views Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program as an opportunity to help patients suffering from serious medical conditions, support intervention efforts to address the region’s opioid crisis, provide career training and lucrative opportunities for local residents in the medical marijuana industry. We recognize that people define and achieve wellness in different ways across a wide spectrum, and serve all patients with open mindedness, kindness, and a desire to learn. Are you ready to join the #PeacockFlock?

Benefits Package

• Health/Vision/Dental insurance coverage with HSA & FSA contribution plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K
• Company-sponsored short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid sick time

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Technician will be a cross functional position where there is the opportunity to learn multiple skill sets within the processing department of the cannabis industry. This position reports directly to the Processing Supervisor. The Manufacturing Technician maintains the policies and procedures of the company and ensures compliance with all state and local laws and regulations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Execute the preparation, production and packaging of cannabis products
• Trimming, weighing marijuana flower and packaging and labeling across the company processing department.
• Record keeping and data tracking to ensure compliance with industry requirements
• Coordinate waste disposal upon completion of each order and ensure policies and procedures for waste disposal are adhered to.
• Ensuring waste is properly stored, either in the Plant Trash Bins or the General/Non-Plant Trash Bins.
• Ensuring products are properly stored and labeled.
• Audit and record all weights of all cannabis material given by Processing Lead/Supervisor from start to order completion on the appropriate Control Sheet. Immediately informing Processing Lead/Supervisor of any discrepancies in weights.
• Record keeping and data tracking to ensure compliance with industry requirements
• Monitor, clean and maintain all trim and packaging equipment and operate all equipment safely in its intended manner.
• Complete all orders of products or trimmed cannabis as delegated from Processing Supervisor in an efficient and timely manner, meeting all necessary deadlines
• Request equipment maintenance, purchases, and repairs with the Processing Manager as a need is noticed
• Performing duties as needed outlined in the daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules
• Executing and enforcing compliance of all local and state regulations.
• Follow weekly schedules to ensure there is proper coverage based on the business needs
• Labeling and organizing customer orders
• Adhere to all safety, security and compliance policies and procedures
• Upholding all the company policies and procedures.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours a day and rotating shifts
• Flexible schedule availability including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 75 pounds
• Ability to sit, squat, bend, and kneel repetitively throughout a workday
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• No allergies to plants or plant environment
• Work can be dirty/sticky and may leave you smelling like cannabis at the end of the day
• Work will be in a warehouse setting: temperatures may vary from warm to cool
• Work environments that include exposure to, but not limited to, fumes, dust, odors, heights, indoor AC, no AC, motion, and noise
• Management reserves the right to assign other job duties as necessary. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Maitri Medicinals and Maitri Genetics encourage applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We value all team members by embracing their diverse talents, perspectives, and experiences, and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success. Our goal is to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the mission of Maitri.

Maitri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maitri does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.