Manufacturing Technician I

City of Lincoln; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 45,847,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluent is seeking a Manufacturing Technician I to support day-to-day operations at our Tampa, FL medical cannabis facility. The role involves converting raw materials into finished products, maintaining quality and documentation, and working in a fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 1–3 years in manufacturing, and the ability to follow SOPs, GMP, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Participate in general manufacturing duties including dispensing, packaging, labeling, sanitation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and quality/compliance with SOPs and GMP.
• Work individually or in small teams to meet production goals.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location Facility,Tampa, FL, 33610,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 - $16.00 / Hour
• Job Category Manufacturing , Medical Marijuana, Production
• Industry Manufacturing, Cannabis Industry , Manufacturing Jobs
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Schedule: 2nd Shift: Mon-Fri (2:45 PM - 11:15 PM); 1st Shift: (6:30 AM - 3 PM)

Key Responsibilities: Participating individually and in small teams for general manufacturing duties, such as dispensing, packaging, equipment breakdowns, moving products, inventory audits, labeling, sanitation, post-harvest processing, and other general duties around manufacturing as they relate to production.

Fluent is a premier medical cannabis company, with cultivation, processing and retail locations in Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York. Our purpose is to compassionately provide patients access to the highest level of medical cannabis in an unrivaled, professional healthcare environment with outstanding customer service. Patient care always comes first at Fluent and our standards, practices, and performance is unmatched.
We are looking for leaders who want to work alongside great talent and create a positive work experience for their team. We are focused on continuous improvements, which creates development opportunities, engaged feedback, and increased contributions towards our goals as a leader in the medical cannabis industry.

Find out more at www.getfluent.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Technician I supports the day-to-day manufacturing operations through the conversion of raw materials into finished products at a medical cannabis facility. The Manufacturing Tech I is responsible for ensuring their work meets all quality and efficiency standards. Activities may span the entire manufacturing cycle of cannabis products, from botanical preparation to final product packaging. The ideal candidate will excel in repetitious tasks, with expertise in food/pharmaceutical manufacturing, and a strong attention to detail. The role demands heavy amounts of documentation, and time management. Duties are completed individually and in small teams, under the indirect supervision of Manufacturing Technician IIs and department leads. The position is structured around a required training program and expected function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participating individually and in small teams for general manufacturing duties, such as dispensing, packaging, equipment breakdowns, moving products, inventory audits, labeling, sanitation, post-harvest processing, and other general duties around manufacturing as they relate to production
• Collaborating effectively with coworkers when assigned group work, and maintain a culture of continuous improvement as a cohesive team
• Inputting documentation as required
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment
• Maintaining an ability to execute techniques consistently
• Maintaining compliance with worker protection standards (WPS)
• Inputting documentation as required
• Following state and company guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and food safety standards

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years working in a manufacturing environment
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptability for changes at last minute
• Ability to work both in a team and independently
• Ability to accurately follow multi-layered instructions

SKILLS / INTERESTS

• Medical device or Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient manufacturing
• Food safety
• Strong attention to detail
• Ethical Conduct
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Work in a safe, efficient manner, adhering to company safety policies
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Self-driven, hard working, and able to communicate effectively
• High degree of flexibility, with a strong work ethic
• Effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong team player
• Ability to climb, squat, bend, twist, and stand for long periods of time
• Able to work in environment with varying temperatures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

REQUIRED EDUCATON and EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver license
• Per state law, must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check.
• Must pass a drug screening.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in cultivation and manufacturing environments. This role routinely uses cultivation processing equipment and standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand for extended periods; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable
attendance is essential.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

OTHER DUTIES

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.

AAP/EEO Statement

Fluent is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color,
religion, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other classification
protected by law.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Fluent provides comprehensive benefits offerings to all full-time employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and
vision and supplemental insurance, paid time-off program and non-matching 401k plan

FLUENT participates in E- Verify to ensure a legal workforce. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to submit proof of such eligibility.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contact.

Additional Information

• Role Summary The Manufacturing Technician I supports, measures, and guides daily and weekly manufacturing operations through the conversion of raw materials into finished products at a medical cannabis facility.