Quality Assurance Technician

Trulieve; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Trulieve in McKeesport, PA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician – Cultivation to safeguard the QA of flower products and support the Quality System. You will inspect processes, perform tests, and help drive continuous improvement while adhering to SOPs and safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and strong communication within a team; background in manufacturing and PPE use is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must pass a comprehensive background screening.
• Must be at least 21 years old (18 in CT, PA and WV).
• High school diploma or equivalent; an Associate's Degree or equivalent is a benefit.
• Experience with maintaining accurate records and measurement.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access).
• Knowledge and work history of focusing on quality and safety in every aspect of the job.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a team environment.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test flower products for quality defects and report issues.
• Ensure equipment, guards, and safety devices are in place and follow safety rules.
• Perform continual quality control checks to ensure product stays within specifications.
• Audit applications of flower product to ensure SOP specifications are met.
• Analyze spoilage, record causes, and take corrective actions.
• Notify supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and supplier quality issues.
• Coach co-workers on quality issues and advise management as needed.
• Follow SOPs and challenge personnel when defects are found.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Quality and safety focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)

Job description

Career Opportunities: Quality Assurance Technician (21889)

Requisition ID21889-Posted10/30/2026-Quality-Licensing/Compliance-PA-M-McKeesport-Production-Entry-Level- Job Location (Country/Region) (1) - Job Location (region) (1) -0%

Join Trulieve – Where Passion Meets Purpose

If you're interested in being part of one of the nation's fastest-growing industries, Trulieve may be the perfect place for you. We are proud to be recognized onTIME's America's Best Companies 2026 List, an honor awarded to top-performing U.S. organizations based on employee satisfaction, financial strength, and sustainability transparency. Trulieve was one of only two cannabis companies to receive this distinction.

If you have passion for helping others and want to make a meaningful impact through your work, this may be the role for you. At Trulieve, we strive to bring our patients the relief they need in products they can trust. Our plants are hand-grown in carefully controlled environments designed to minimize unwanted chemicals and pests, keeping the cultivation process as natural as possible every step of the way.

To learn more about Trulieve and our mission, please visit www.trulieve.com

Requisition ID: 21889

Remote Work Available: No

Job Title:Quality Assurance Technician- Cultivation

Reports to:Quality Assurance Supervisor

Department:Quality Assurance

FLSA Status: Regular Non-Exempt

Location:McKeesport, PA

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Technician – Cultivation is responsible for ensuring the quality of Trulieve’s flower products and assisting in the maintenance and continuous improvement of Trulieve’s internal Quality System. This individual will serve as a primary Quality Assurance resource for department supervisors for problem identification, and resolution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• This position will perform a variety of duties including ensuring that the quality Trulieve flower products is of the highest standard and meets and/or exceeds all specifications for our customers.
• Inspects and tests flower products for quality defects in the manufacturing process and reports issues and concerns to various departments.
• Ensures all equipment, guards, and safety devices are always in place, and follows safe work procedures and safety rules.
• Performs continual quality control checks to ensure product is produced within specifications.
• Audits various applications of flower product to ensure SOP specifications are met.
• Analyze spoilage, record causes, and take corrective actions where applicable.
• Monitors processes and reports all problems to supervision through interaction and required paperwork.
• Advise management and coach fellow co-workers on matters regarding quality issues.
• Follows all SOP requirements and intercedes or challenges proper personnel when defects are present in cultivation.
• Notify supervisor of any incidences of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken and of any poor-quality material or supplies noted.
• Interacts and reports to/with the Quality Manager/Supervisor in creation and revisions of SOP's (standard operating procedures) as changes and additions require.
• Keeps the area safe, clean, and organized.
• Performing other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background screening.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age (or a minimum of 18 years of age in CT, PA and WV).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• An Associate's Degree or equivalent is a benefit as well as any quality related training or certification.
• Experience with maintaining accurate records as well as experience with accurate measurement capability.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access) and be able to handle working with multiple programs.
• Knowledge and work history of focusing on quality and safety in every aspect of the job.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time.
• Effective and proven communication skills (both written and verbal) working in a team environment.
• Working experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision w/ strong attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move and or carry such weight a minimum of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance.
• Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch, frequently/constantly to complete tasks.
• Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater).
• Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions.
• Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise).

Salary will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is offered with this position.

Trulieve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.