Packaging Technician

Next1 Labs; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Next1 Labs is seeking a Packaging Technician to gram and package cannabis products including shatter, sugar wax, wax, and live resin, ensuring presentation adheres to SOPs. You will construct packaging, perform quality checks against labels and production data, maintain a clean, organized workspace, and follow METRC seed-to-sale regulations and state labeling requirements.

PPE supplied; shifts may include evenings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-year packaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct boxes and prepare packaging containers for fulfillment.
• Perform quality checks by comparing labels with the job card for batch, strain, potency, and weight.
• Sanitize and clean tools, scales, jars during changeovers.
• Clean and restock items daily.
• Accurately weigh and package products while maintaining presentation and cleanliness.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Cannabis regulatory compliance (label/

Record-keeping procedures

MED Badge

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritizing actions

Computer systems basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1-year packaging experience

Tools

Word/Excel/Outlook basics

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Packaging Technician is responsible for gramming all types of product, shatter, sugar wax, wax, Live sauce, etc. ensuring presentation and packaging is to company SOP's and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Construct boxes and prepare packaging containers for fulfillment of product.
• Perform a series of Quality checks by comparing labels with the job card making sure all information is accurate and matches the production batch, strain, potency, OPC/MIP license, and weight.
• Sanitize and clean all tools, scales, jars, etc during changeovers from one batch to another.
• Clean and restock items daily.
• Accurately weighing and packaging of product while maintaining presentation and cleanliness and acceptable variances.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Working Conditions:

Production floor environment Must wear required PPE, including mask, hairnet and lab coat when on production floor. May occasionally require lifting of up to 25 lbs. Exposure to cannabis material and chemicals, fumes, dust orders, and noise.

Supervision Received:

Packaging and Processing Leads supervises job performance, sets goals, and audits progress, productivity and systems implementation.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Must be 21 years old.
• Basic Math skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and basic computer skills.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Time-management and decision-making skills.

Preferred Experience Requirements:

• Attention to Details
• Highly organized
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education Requirements:

• 1-year packaging experience.
• 1+ years Industry experience.

Required Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the State's cannabis regulatory compliance requirements, particularly in labelling requirements and METRC seed to sale tracking.
• Capabilities with computer systems, software and hardware common to manufacturing facilities.
• Competent in Record-keeping procedures relating to compliance, employees and production batches.
• Possess a valid and current MED Badge.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Sound organizational proficiencies.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner.
• Critical time management.
• Ability to identify and effectively prioritize actions and requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time as required.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers, type.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work evenings as required during Covid outbreak schedule or when adding new shifts.