Packaging Specialist

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Remedies, Inc. in Fitchburg is seeking a Packaging Specialist to ensure accurate weighing, counting, sealing and labeling of products. You will work in a team, maintain quality checks, and support inventory management while complying with state regulations.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, strong attendance, and reliable teamwork in a fast-paced environment focused on cannabis products.

Qualifications

• Extremely high attention to detail and ability to detect quality defects.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds consistently and maintain a strict schedule.
• Strong attendance history and reliability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and basic computer tasks.
• Cannabis industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, count, seal and label products for shipment and sale.
• Perform repetitive assembly line or work-station tasks.
• Conduct quality checks and review test results per SOPs.
• Assist with inventory tracking and potential conversions.
• Operate various equipment and follow regulatory procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Attendance

Microsoft Word

Clear communication

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Location Fitchburg,Fitchburg, MA, 01420,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt

Packaging Specialist

Job Description

The responsibilities of the Packaging Specialist within Garden Remedies, Inc. (GRI) broadly embrace the key areas described below. The most critical role is to ensure that all Garden Remedies products are properly measured and packaged for shipment and sale. Working within a team, the Packaging Specialist ensures our top-quality products arrive to our Dispensaries and Customers as expected.

Duties:

• Responsible for weighing, counting, sealing and labeling GRI products
• Performs repetitive work-station or assembly line operations
• Accountable for performing quality checks, reviewing test results, work orders or production lists according to Standard Operating Procedures
• May involve inventory management, tracking and conversions
• Uses various equipment including heat guns, beakers, measuring equipment and other tolls and machinery as required for the task at hand
• Follows and executes compliant practices adhering in accordance with state regulations and GRI’s standard operating procedures.
• Promotes a work environment that is positive, customer-service oriented, and rooted in education

Responsibilities:

• Maintains extensive knowledge of GRI’s products
• Is knowledgeable about MA compliance and reporting regulations
• Maintains a clean, safe, and well managed work station
• Acknowledges any inventory issues and properly reports them to management
• Works effectively in a team environment

Completes other duties as assigned in a timely and appropriate manner

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Extremely high attention to detail, including the ability to detect quality defects and perform accurate counts and measurements
• Demonstrated history of strong attendance, including the ability to adhere to a strict schedule
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and other programs as required
• Ability to work within a team and cultivate long-term working relationships, maintains a positive attitude in a busy department
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, including the ability to lift up to 40 pounds consistently, bend, stoop and twist with or without reasonable accommodation
• Fun attitude and strong work ethic
• Cannabis and Assembly experience preferred

Supervision:

• Works under the general supervision of the Packaging Manager and Assistant Manager
• This position is not responsible for supervising other employees

REQUIRED SKILLS

• At least 21 years of age.
• Demonstrated passion to serving the medical and adult-use cannabis community.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Medical and recreational cannabis product knowledge highly desirable
• Experience in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Ability to genuinely and respectfully connect with coworkers and visitors
• Desire to learn more about cannabis
• Organization and planning skills
• Strong operational skills in a service environment
• Ability to pass all required background checks to work with MA cannabis
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to build relationships both internally as well as in the community
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.