Packaging Specialist

Garden Remedies; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Remedies Inc in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a Packaging Specialist to ensure accurate weighing, counting, sealing and labeling of products for shipment and sale. Working on an assembly-line style operation, you will contribute to top-quality packaging and adherence to SOPs and state regulations.

Key duties include quality checks, inventory awareness, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. You must lift up to 40 pounds, pass all background checks, and embrace a positive, customer-service

Qualifications

• Extremely high attention to detail and accurate counting/measurements.
• Strong attendance history and reliability with a strict schedule.
• Computer skills including Word and basic programs.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds consistently.
• Cannabis and assembly experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, count, seal and label GRI products.
• Perform repetitive assembly line operations.
• Conduct quality checks and review results per SOPs.
• May involve inventory management, tracking and conversions.
• Use equipment such as heat guns, beakers and measuring tools.
• Follow regulations and SOPs; maintain a compliant workspace.
• Promote a positive, customer-service oriented environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Attendance reliability

Communication skills

Team player

Physical stamina

Cannabis knowledge

Organization

Safety-conscious

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.