Packaging Technician
Happy Valley
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Happy Valley is seeking a Packaging Technician to handle post-production packaging, labeling, and weighing of cannabis products for medical and recreational sale. You will maintain records, operate packaging equipment, and help with shipping and inventory, while adhering to state regulations.
The role requires a detail-oriented team player with a strong work ethic, able to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 pounds, and comply with Massachusetts cannabis guidelines.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma required.
- Prior packaging and inventory experience a plus.
- Experience using inventory software and Excel a plus.
- Must have a strong work ethic.
- Has a motivated team player attitude.
- Must be detail oriented and self-motivated.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime a plus.
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Must adhere to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission hiring guidelines.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (100 pounds with assistance).
- Ability to stand for a full, 8–10 hr shift.
- Fine motor skills and ability to use hands to fill, package, and label products.
- Close visual acuity to read fine print on labels and screens.
Responsibilities
- Weigh, measure, sort, label, and package cannabis products for medical and recreational sale.
- Create and apply labeling per product information and test results.
- Maintain forms and databases to record weight, counts, and issues.
- Assemble and ship finished products in boxes/containers.
- Operate automated packaging machinery.
- Inspect products to ensure quality and accurate labeling.
- Inventory cannabis products upon receipt and distribution.
- Assist with loading, unloading, and inventory of packaging materials.
- Adhere to production schedules.
Skills
Job description
The Packaging Technician is responsible for the post-production handling of all manufactured products. Duties performed include the weighing, packaging, and labeling of all products from our facilities. The position requires flexibly, the ability to pivot, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production facility. The Packaging Technician reports directly to Production Managers and the Director of Operations.
- Weighing, measuring, sorting, labeling, and packaging cannabis products such as edibles, oil cartridges, topicals, tinctures, concentrates, jarred flower, and pre-rolls for medical and recreational sale
- Create and apply labeling in accordance with product information, testing results, and other required information
- Maintain forms and database to precisely record weight, product count, and any relevant issues for all products
- Assemble, line, and pad boxes and shipping containers for finished product storage and shipping
- Accurately measure, weigh, and place/scoop products into containers, using hand tools and equipment
- Thoroughly clean equipment, hand tools, containers, materials, supplies, and work areas, using cleaning solutions in accordance with the relevant SOPs
- Responsible for operating a variety of automated sorting, batching, and packaging machinery
- Maintaining quality control by visually inspecting cannabis products and packaging to ensure consistency in product standards; ensuring labeling and product counts are accurate
- Inventory of cannabis products upon receipt and distribution to and from the department
- Assisting in the loading, unloading, and inventory of cannabis packaging, supplies and materials
- Adhering to production schedules
- Weighing and processing waste material in accordance with state regulations (105 CRM 725.000) and company policies and procedures
- Cleaning and sanitizing packaging areas multiple times a day
- Effectively communicate any issues or constructive feedback with product packaging directly to a lead or manager
- Perform any other duties asked
$18 - $20 USD per hour
The Packaging Technician is responsible for the post-production handling of all manufactured products. Duties performed include the weighing, packaging, and labeling of all products from our facilities. The position requires flexibly, the ability to pivot, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production facility. The Packaging Technician reports directly to Production Managers and the Director of Operations.
- Weighing, measuring, sorting, labeling, and packaging cannabis products such as edibles, oil cartridges, topicals, tinctures, concentrates, jarred flower, and pre-rolls for medical and recreational sale
- Create and apply labeling in accordance with product information, testing results, and other required information
- Maintain forms and database to precisely record weight, product count, and any relevant issues for all products
- Assemble, line, and pad boxes and shipping containers for finished product storage and shipping
- Accurately measure, weigh, and place/scoop products into containers, using hand tools and equipment
- Thoroughly clean equipment, hand tools, containers, materials, supplies, and work areas, using cleaning solutions in accordance with the relevant SOPs
- Responsible for operating a variety of automated sorting, batching, and packaging machinery
- Maintaining quality control by visually inspecting cannabis products and packaging to ensure consistency in product standards; ensuring labeling and product counts are accurate
- Inventory of cannabis products upon receipt and distribution to and from the department
- Assisting in the loading, unloading, and inventory of cannabis packaging, supplies and materials
- Adhering to production schedules
- Weighing and processing waste material in accordance with state regulations (105 CRM 725.000) and company policies and procedures
- Cleaning and sanitizing packaging areas multiple times a day
- Effectively communicate any issues or constructive feedback with product packaging directly to a lead or manager
- Perform any other duties asked
$18 - $20 USD per hour
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- High school diploma required
- Prior packaging and inventory experience a plus
- Experience using inventory software and Excel a plus
- Must have a strong work ethic
- Has a motivated team player attitude
- Must be detail oriented and self-motivated
- Ability and willingness to work overtime a plus
- Good verbal and written skills
- Must adhere to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission hiring guidelines
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (100 pounds with assistance)
- Ability to stand for a full, 8 – 10hr Shift
- Fine motor skills and ability to use hands and fingers to precisely and accurately fill, package, and label products
- Close visual acuity in order to read fine print on product labels and equipment screens
#ENGHP
- Prior experience working within the medical cannabis industry
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, accurately, and be flexible
As longtime cannabis consumers, we were frequently frustrated by inconsistent experiences and the lack of accountability within the industry. Many times, the products we purchased delivered experiences that felt and tasted mislabeled—sometimes, dramatically so… and there was no way to verify if what they said was what we got.
We founded Happy Valley to change all that. We are leading the charge to create a consistent, premium-quality cannabis experience for you—with a guarantee that what we say is what you get.
We are Guided by our values
Our Mission - To unlock consistent high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and industry leading technology
Pioneering authenticity - At our core, we're committed to our customers in the cannabis industry. We go above and beyond to ensure that everything we say and do is built on honesty, transparency, and a dedication to providing you with an authentic cannabis experience.
Authentic Variety -We have collected the best of cannabis cultivars (marijuana strains), from the most popular to the rare and hard-to-find, to build an expansive and unique menu for you—with a guarantee that what we say is what you get.
Premium Quality -Our team uses proprietary techniques in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility along with cutting-edge production equipment to ensure your products are packaged at peak quality and freshness.
Consistency -You will receive premium-quality products, accurately dosed from verified cultivars. Every time.
- Competitive wage or salary
- Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage
- FSA
- Product Discounts
Happy Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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