Night-Shift Cannabis Production Technician

Maven Genetics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Maven Genetics is hiring a detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician for the night shift in Pacoima, CA. You will operate equipment for infused pre-rolls, AIO vape devices, and 510 cartridges, while handling QC, packaging, labeling, and batch documentation.

The role emphasizes accuracy, procedures, and productivity in a fast-paced cannabis manufacturing environment, with a focus on equipment setup, changeovers, and safety compliance. 21+ years old candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating production equipment or performing detailed manufacturing work.
• Ability to follow written procedures, work orders, and product specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic math skills and ability to reconcile counts and weights.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize equipment or process issues.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively when support is needed.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining quality and productivity.
• Reliable attendance and availability for the established night-shift schedule.
• Ability to work in a secure cannabis manufacturing environment.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment used for infused pre-roll and vape production.
• Verify product, strain, batch, materials, hardware, and scheduled quantities before beginning production.
• Follow approved operating procedures and product specifications.
• Monitor equipment and production runs for consistency, quality, and performance.
• Perform authorized adjustments and basic troubleshooting and escalating unresolved equipment issues.
• Complete equipment changeovers between products, strains, batches, and hardware types.
• Perform QC checks throughout production and packaging.
• Inspect products for fill accuracy, weight consistency, damage, leakage, closures, packaging, and other quality issues.
• Identify and separate defective or questionable units for review.
• Document QC findings, rejects, rework, and material loss.
• Communicate recurring quality concerns to the Manufacturing Lead or supervisor.
• Package pre-rolls, AIOs, and 510 cartridges according to product specifications.
• Verify packaging components and labels match the applicable product and batch.
• Apply required seals, closures, labels, and packaging components.
• Verify product, strain, batch, and label information before and during production.
• Maintain proper batch separation during changeovers.
• Reconcile packaged and labeled quantities with batch records.
• Review shift handoffs and nightly production priorities.
• Track completed units, rejects, remaining materials, downtime, shortages, and waste. Complete Batch Production Work Orders accurately and in real time.
• Record required product, batch, workflow, weight, quantity, start/end time, break, downtime, and rework information.
• Report discrepancies, equipment issues, shortages, and quality concerns promptly.
• Clean equipment, tools, and workstations according to approved procedures.
• Complete required cleaning and material clearance between products and batches.
• Perform assigned equipment inspections and routine operator care.
• Follow PPE, safe-handling, shutdown, and facility-security procedures.
• Provide a clear end-of-shift handoff detailing completed work, remaining production, and unresolved issues.
• Leave equipment, materials, and work areas clean and organized for the incoming shift.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Basic math

Ability to work night shift

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Jiko infusion equipment

Credence vape cartridge equipment

METRC or track-and-trace systems

Job description

Maven Genetics is hiring a detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician for the night shift in Pacoima, CA. You will operate equipment for infused pre-rolls, AIO vape devices, and 510 cartridges, while handling QC, packaging, labeling, and batch documentation.

The role emphasizes accuracy, procedures, and productivity in a fast-paced cannabis manufacturing environment, with a focus on equipment setup, changeovers, and safety compliance. 21+ years old candidates are preferred.