Packaging Associate

Vangst; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Vangst is seeking a Cannabis Packaging & Edibles Associate to support our production team in Colorado. You will package cannabis flower, pre-rolls, concentrates and edible products, ensuring quality and compliance with SOPs.

In a fast-paced environment, you will count, weigh, label and prepare products for retail, maintain production records, and work closely with teammates to hit daily goals while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Prior cannabis packaging experience preferred.
• Edibles or food production experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be dependable with excellent attendance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required state cannabis credentials.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Package cannabis flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, and edible products per SOPs.
• Count, weigh, label, seal, and prepare products for retail distribution.
• Assemble and package edible products while maintaining quality standards.
• Perform visual quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
• Print and apply compliant product labels.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Follow all state cannabis regulations and company compliance procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Report damaged products, equipment issues, or quality concerns to leadership.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily production goals.
• Perform additional production and packaging duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependable attendance

Follow instructions

Team collaboration

Education

State cannabis credentials

Job description

Cannabis Packaging & Edibles AssociateJob Summary
We are looking for reliable and detail-oriented Cannabis Packaging & Edibles Associates to join our production team. In this role, you will assist with packaging cannabis flower and infused products while ensuring all products meet company quality, compliance, and production standards. This is a fast-paced position that requires accuracy, consistency, and the ability to work efficiently as part of a team.
Responsibilities

• Package cannabis flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, and edible products according to company SOPs.
• Count, weigh, label, seal, and prepare products for retail distribution.
• Assemble and package edible products while maintaining strict quality standards.
• Perform visual quality inspections to ensure products meet company specifications.
• Print and apply compliant product labels.
• Maintain accurate production records and complete required documentation.
• Follow all state cannabis regulations and company compliance procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Report damaged products, equipment issues, or quality concerns to leadership.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily production goals.
• Perform additional production and packaging duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous cannabis production or packaging experience preferred.
• Edibles or food production experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be dependable with excellent attendance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required state cannabis credentials.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to work in a production environment while following all PPE and sanitation requirements.

Work Environment
This position works in a licensed cannabis manufacturing facility. Employees must follow all company safety procedures, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), and comply with all state and company cannabis regulations.
About Vangst:
Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go‑to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses.
Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest‑growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.
Today, over 300,000 people have full‑time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.
Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others.
Vangst 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.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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