Packaging Lead - 2nd Shift

TerrAscend; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Paid Time Off

Job summary

TerrAscend in Boonton, NJ, is seeking a Full-Time Packaging Lead to oversee the packaging of cannabis products. You will lead a team, ensuring adherence to quality and state regulations while maintaining a proactive work environment.

Ideal candidates have production experience and are self-motivated with strong attention to detail. The role requires the ability to lift 50 lbs and complete documentation accurately, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Production, manufacturing, and supervisory experience is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the daily production schedule.
• Verify that all applicable working areas are maintained.
• Produce reliable data for required documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Self-motivation

Job description

At TerrAscend, we don’t just grow cannabis — we grow possibility. Whether it’s cultivating top-tier flower, supporting patients with trusted therapies, or crafting premium products for adult use, we’re here to elevate lives. As a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, our roots run deep and our sights are set high.

It’s a Joint Effort

We believe that How We Work Together Matters. Our priority is to assemble a team that believes not just in what we do but how and why we do it. Our most successful team members know that being of service to our patients, our customers, and each other is what separates us from other organizations. Our continued success is dependent upon bringing together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and elevated patient and customer experiences, so we continue to set the standard for the industry.

Sound like weed be a good fit? Here’s where you come in.

Full-Time Packaging Lead

Our next Full-Time Packaging Lead will be responsible for the Packaging of manufactured cannabis products for customer consumption. As a Packaging Lead you will report to the Lab Manager and lead a team of Packaging Associates in a coordinated effort to provide safe and effective medicine for consumers in adherence with TerrAscend standards of quality and state rules and regulations.

To Be Blunt

You will be challenged to work tactically to ensure complete and on time execution of production schedules. You will accurately fill out all associated logs and tracking records. You will prepare the room for opening and/or closing of each shift. You will ensure team members are completing SPC’s and logging weights appropriately. Regardless of the task, it’s critical you have strong situational awareness and EQ as you’ll work within a diverse team in the organization.

Where you’ll be planted

This position will be on-site at our Boonton, NJ facility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to the daily production schedule to ensure attainment of efficiency goals.
• Verify that all applicable working areas, tools, and processing equipment are maintained and in good working order prior to the start of each shift or batch.
• Clean and sanitize glassware, transfer materials, storage vessels, tools, equipment and working surfaces.
• Produce reliable and precise data for completion of all required batch, equipment, quality, inventory and state mandated seed to sale documentation.
• Accurately fill out all associated logs and tracking records.
• Perform processes with strict attention to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Responsible for assisting in the managers to steer the team members through each shift.
• Prepare room for opening and closing of each shift.
• Keep equipment in good working condition.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of TerrAscend processes.
• Ensure the safety of themselves and other by maintaining a safe and orderly workspace.
• Other duties in packaging department or other departments as required.
• Ensure team members are present in the room and redirect to the task at hand when necessary.
• Notify the Lab Manager of poor performance, behavior, and deviations from S.O.P.
• Ensure team members are completing SPC’s and Logging Weights Appropriately.
• Maintain a Safe and Productive Work Environment for all Individuals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Production, Manufacturing, and Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Positive attitude & Self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Able to push, pull or lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass a state and federal background check.
• Capable of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting and or walking for extended periods of time.

$22 - $22 an hour

Perks Rolled Just for You (for Benefits-Eligible Roles)

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans available for employees and their dependents.
• Mental Health & Wellness Support – Access to the AI-powered Sabender platform, confidential counseling and life coaching through PAS, nutrition coaching, and discounts at Husk Fitness.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) – Generous PTO to support work—life balance (availability may vary by state—ask your recruiter for details).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, financial planning, legal matters, and more.
• Paid Parental Leave – Dedicated time to rest, recharge, and care for your growing family.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Save for the future with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Pet Insurance – Affordable coverage options to keep your pets healthy.
• Employee Discounts – Exclusive savings at any of TerrAscend’s 39+ dispensary locations.
• Recognition Program – Earn points through peer-to-peer recognition and redeem for Amazon rewards or gift cards.
• Disability & Life Insurance – Company-paid protection for life’s unexpected moments.

Environmental Factors

This position requires working in an environment that has a high amount of plant matter and pollen. Areas of the facility reach high/low temperatures with high humidity levels. Employees may have exposure to conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin, depending on department job assignments. Employees are required to wear protective gear and have the option to wear eye and ear protection. Certain areas of the facility use harsh chemicals for cleaning such as bleach and can have repetitive movements. Employees should be comfortable and capable of working under all of the above conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Able to push, pull, lift, or move a minimum of 50lbs.
• Capable of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or walking for extended periods of time.
• Capable of using hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel and pick.
• Ability to work with hazardous chemicals (butane, propane, etc.) following strict safety guidelines.
• Utilize chemicals (such as bleach) to clean and maintain facility/equipment.
• Must wear PPE (clothing protection), close-toed non-slip shoes, and optional ear/eye protection.

Background Check Requirement

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

EEO Statement

At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

E-Verify Participation

This organization participates in E-Verify. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve your issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once job offer accepted and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, if you believe the employer has violated its responsibilities, please contact DHS.

Statement on External Recruiting Agencies

TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.