Senior Production Technician (Kitchen)

Green Thumb Industries (GTI); Oglesby (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) in Illinois seeks a Sr Production Technician to produce cannabis products and supervise packaging operations. You will train new staff and use seed-to-sale systems to track product movement and KPI data.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity, requiring adherence to GMP, state regulations, and company SOPs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certifications preferred.
• Effective time management and multitasking ability.
• Ability to work with others and independently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Compliance with GMP and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow department safety practices and PPE requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized workspace and 5S compliance.
• Produce, fill, label, seal, and prepare products for sale.
• Improve productivity by reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
• Track product movement using seed-to-sale systems.
• Train new employees on SOPs and procedures.
• Participate in daily team meetings and escalate issues.

Skills

Effective time-management

Teamwork / collaboration

Physical stamina

GMP compliance

Adaptability / fast-paced environment

Education

Associate's degree or certifications preferred

Job description

The Role

As a Sr Production Technician, you will be responsible for producing cannabis products within our wide portfolio. In this role you will use a variety of tools, equipment, and small machinery to produce and/or package cannabis products in accordance with our safety, quality and productivity guidelines. In addition, as a Sr Production Technician, you will be responsible for training new employees as well as utilizing our seed to sale systems and other internal reporting systems to track our products and other KPI’s.

The Role

As a Sr Production Technician, you will be responsible for producing cannabis products within our wide portfolio. In this role you will use a variety of tools, equipment, and small machinery to produce and/or package cannabis products in accordance with our safety, quality and productivity guidelines. In addition, as a Sr Production Technician, you will be responsible for training new employees as well as utilizing our seed to sale systems and other internal reporting systems to track our products and other KPI’s.

Responsibilities

Safety:

• Follow all department specific safety practices including the use of PPE
• Responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the designated work area, including supporting all 5S requirements
• Remain compliant with all safety training requirements
• Promptly report safety concerns, including near miss situations

Production

• Producing, filling, packaging, labeling, sealing, and other duties associated with producing our range of products and preparing it for sale
• Responsible for increasing operational efficiency and reducing waste through ownership, teamwork, communication and collaboration.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity standards
• Follow SOP’s and work instructions to complete the tasks according to company standards
• Work in a quick and efficient manner and strives to consistently increase productivity
• Ensure all compliance requirements of the company and the State.
• Responsible for basic maintenance and cleaning of all tools and equipment.

Quality & Compliance

• Utilize seed to sale and other internal systems to track product movement, production, waste, quality and other metrics.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to improve and promote quality
• Perform in-process and post-process quality assurance testing and conducting visual inspections to ensure all product meets or exceed our strict specifications and patient's expectations.
• Ensure 100% compliance involving proper weighing, data recording, product tracking, and security awareness throughout all times.
• Labeling and recording inventory data
• Ensure daily compliance with policies and procedures including but not limited to; state compliance, security protocols, and access protocols
• Follow all food safety and GMP requirements of the facility and department.

Training

• Responsible for training new employees on department specific SOP’s and work instructions
• Provide input and feedback to the Lead and/or Supervisor on new employee performance
• Sign off on any required training paperwork
• Build positive relationships and demonstrate strong communication skills
• Provide retraining as required

Teamwork (makes The Dream Work)

• Participate in daily communication meetings
• Elevate issues to a lead, direct manager, and HR as appropriate
• Create a positive working environment
• Escalate areas of process improvement
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by a manager or lead

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Certifications preferred
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift equipment or plants up to 50 lbs. for extended periods
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment
• Must be able to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements
• Must be able to work in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity for extended periods
• Must be able to work at heights
• Effectively follow state and company compliance requirements
• Excellent customer service, time management and organization skills
• Prior cannabis experience not required

Additional Requirements

• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product.
• Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Green Thumb Pay Range

$19—$22 USD