Quality Assurance Technician

Green Thumb Industries; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure compliance with regulations and customer expectations. This role involves managing product quality tracking systems, conducting inspections, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulated industries and strong inspection skills. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to community well-being and diversity, where you'll play a vital role in promoting the power of cannabis while enjoying benefits like health insurance, PTO, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Discounts

Mental Health Programs

401(k)

Daily Pay

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or food.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment following written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections and verify compliance with specifications.
• Assist in investigating quality incidents and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain production quality records and documentation practices.

Skills

Sampling and Inspection Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Multitasking

Knowledge of FDA, GMP, SQF, HACCP Standards

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Understanding of Cannabis Laws and Regulations

Education

Associate Degree in a Related Field

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Quality Technician is responsible for performing daily verification activities to ensure that all raw ingredients, raw materials, packaging, and finished products comply with all applicable regulations and meet or exceed the customer's expectations. The role also involves managing product quality tracking systems, ensuring compliance with state regulatory standards, and supporting internal and external audits. The goal is to ensure adherence to Green Thumb policies, procedures, and all relevant laws and regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Quality Department and ensure all employees understand and follow SOPs.
• Perform incoming inspections of materials received and verify compliance with specifications.
• Execute in-process and finished product sampling as required.
• Conduct positive release of finished goods, reviewing batch documentation, packaging, labeling, test results, and related paperwork.
• Maintain proper documentation practices and file records appropriately.
• Assist with segregation, control, and disposition of non-conforming products.
• Identify, recommend, and perform quality training as needed.
• Maintain and control production quality records.
• Assist in investigating quality incidents and non-conformances, documenting findings, and implementing corrective actions.
• Recommend improvements to the existing quality system and participate in improvement projects.
• Monitor compliance with GMP guidelines and safety practices.
• Adhere to safe work practices, maintain sanitary conditions, and report safety or quality issues.
• Perform pre-operation inspections and sanitation verifications.
• Conduct allergen and environmental swabbing activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to allergens such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil daily.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred.
• Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food, or cannabis is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of FDA, GMP, SQF, HACCP standards is preferred.
• Strong sampling and inspection skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow written procedures.
• Independence, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of cannabis laws and regulations or willingness to learn.

Additional Requirements:

• Pass background checks.
• Compliance with industry regulations.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Approval by state badging agency for cannabis industry work.

Our Mission: To promote well-being through the power of cannabis.

We foster an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture dedicated to community well-being and diversity.

Green Thumb is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Join us and enjoy benefits like health insurance, PTO, employee discounts, mental health programs, 401(k), daily pay, and more.