Quality Control Technician

Vireo; Missouri; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Proper Brands, part of the Vireo family, is seeking a Quality Control Technician at its Missouri HQ1 facility. This non-exempt, hourly role supports packaging and post-harvest operations by handling batches of joints and packaged flower, preparing supplies, scanning units, and reporting counts with precision.

The position emphasizes accuracy, adherence to labeling, and completion of weekly/monthly goals within a fast-paced cannabis production environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain and maintain a Missouri Agent ID prior to start date and throughout employment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of experience in cannabis or manufacturing with process understanding.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand frequently, and use fine motor skills continuously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supplies, scan units, pack master cases, and accurately report final counts of master cases and units.
• Verify unit counts, label accuracy, and correct raw packaging materials to maintain quality standards.
• Assist with creating labels and packing joints; cover the flower packaging table as needed.
• Use Lucidgreen when packing master cases and manage Lucidgreen tablets and scanners.
• Learn SKUs and product lines for joints and flower packaging, and sticker placement for each master case.
• Collect and report information to the Lead for finishing batches (count, item #, approval #) and coordinate with Fulfillment.
• Maintain stock and PPE levels and keep the area organized and clean.

Skills

Quality control

Packaging

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lucidgreen

Job description

Position: Quality Control Technician

Department: Post Harvest

Division/Location: Missouri — HQ1

Who we are:

At Proper Brands, we’re building a community of passionate, genuine people to grow the legal cannabis market. Together, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of quality in everything we do—from people to product and everything in between. At Proper, it’s not about being the biggest. It’s about being the best in what we do, demonstrating compassion, and improving people’s lives through cannabis. We believe that happy people make happy plants, and happy plants make happy people. Proper Brands is part of the Vireo family. With roughly 4,500 team members, over 1 million square feet of cultivation space, and more than 170 dispensaries across 10+ states, Vireo is one of the fastest-growing platforms in the industry, and we’re just getting started. What sets us apart isn’t just our footprint. It’s our people. Every role here plays a real part in shaping where this industry goes next, and in return we offer real opportunities to grow, contribute, and make an impact. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of cannabis technology and joining a team that values growth and creativity, we’d love to have you on the team. Let’s grow the future together.

What we offer:

• Compensation: $17.50 per hour
• 40 hours at our HQ1 facility in Missouri
• PTO

What the role is about:

The Quality Control Technician is a non-exempt (hourly) role that reports to the Lead, ASM of Packaging and is responsible for efficiently completing batches of joints and packaged flower. The role is primarily responsible for preparing supplies, scanning units, packing master cases, and accurately reporting final counts of master cases and units. Success is measured by the accuracy of cases received by Fulfillment and the stores, accuracy with labels, finishing master cases, and final counts, and completion of weekly and monthly department goals. This position upholds Proper Cannabis’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.

What impact you’ll make:

• Keep production flowing from Post Harvest to Fulfillment by completing master cases of product and reporting accurate unit counts to leadership (approximately 80% of time, including the next six items)
• Verify unit counts, label accuracy, and correct raw packaging materials, and maintain quality standards and compliance in the final product
• Assist with creating labels and with fixing, packing, and labeling joints, and cover the flower packaging table as needed
• Use Lucidgreen when packing master cases, and charge and care for Lucidgreen tablets and scanners
• Learn the SKUs and product lines for joints and flower packaging, the counts for each type of master case, and sticker placement for each master case
• Collect and accurately report information to the Lead for finishing batches, such as count, item #, and approval #, assist with product pulls and prepping upcoming batches, and coordinate with Fulfillment on moving carts of product and empty carts
• Maintain stock and PPE levels for the joint and flower packaging areas and keep the room and stations organized
• Maintain stock of prepped materials to keep production flowing (approximately 10% of time): communicate prep priorities to technicians, stock, build, and maintain empty master case levels, fill in on prep duties such as building boxes, blowing out jars, and inserting freshness seals into lids, and alert leadership when raw packaging supplies are low
• Keep the assigned facility area clean and safe (approximately 10% of time): complete and sign off cleaning checklists, prevent cross-contamination, meet company personal hygiene standards before production activities, keep equipment clean and maintained, and wear PPE when processing material

What you’ve accomplished:

• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain and maintain a Missouri Agent ID prior to start date and throughout employment
• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience in cannabis or previous manufacturing experience with an understanding of operations
• Supportive approach to team members, leads, and production, assisting wherever needed
• Exceptionally precise and accurate, especially when conducting and relaying counts
• Foresight and resilience to prevent and resolve errors as they arise
• Ability to work in a cannabis production facility with exposure to plant material, cannabis odors, and airborne particulates; PPE is required and provided, and temperature and noise levels may vary
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand frequently, and use fine motor and hand skills continuously, with no travel required
• Preferred: A strong sense of attention to detail and a strong ability to multi-task

Why Choose Vireo?

Life’s too short to work somewhere that doesn’t ignite your passion. The cannabis industry is fast-paced, innovative, and full of opportunity—where science meets creativity, and wellness meets culture. At Vireo Health, we’re pioneering the future of cannabis with a team that’s as dynamic as the industry itself. Here, you’ll find a workplace that’s collaborative, inclusive, and driven by HEART and purpose, where your work has a real impact on people’s lives. Whether you’re cultivating the highest-quality plants, crafting cutting-edge products, or shaping unforgettable customer experiences, you’ll be part of something bigger. If you’re looking for a career that’s exciting, meaningful, and full of growth, let’s build the future of cannabis together.

A Growing Industry

Work at the leading tech company in the cannabis industry and help shape the future

Passionate Culture

Join a team that truly cares about the plant, the people, and the purpose behind what we do

Employee Perks

Enjoy competitive pay and benefits, paid time off, and employee discounts

Making an Impact

We’re committed to education, sustainability, and giving back to the communities we serve.

EEO Statement

Vireo Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. www.vireohealth.com