Temporary Production Technician

The Temporary Production Technician is responsible for any handling of marijuana including assembly, packaging, labeling, and cooking. The Temporary Production Technician is expected to work at an efficient pace, taking care to abide by established quality standards at all times. The Temporary Production Technician will maintain a safe and clean work environment by following current good handling practices, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and complying with rules and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform packaging and labeling of product, ensuring accuracy of inventory by properly calibrating scales, weighing each package to the predetermined weight, and accurately counting packages upon preparation for distribution
• Perform quality assurance measures, including inspecting material during trim or packaging, maintaining a sterile environment and work area, and safeguarding against broken or defective packaging or storage containers
• Ensure neat and accurate labeling, checking that batch numbers, strains and other required information is correct and legible on the label
• Sanitize tools, equipment and work area daily
• Wear required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to prevent contamination and abide by personal hygiene standards at all times
• Work in a timely manner, moving at an efficient pace, and always strive to increase productivity
• Cross training across the Finished Goods Production department.
• Executes packaging directions.
• Responsible for the cleaning of the packaging area and following of the appropriate departmental cleaning procedures.
• Peeling labels from containers.
• Applying labels to containers.
• Weighing material to put into packages.
• Follows daily packaging assignments.
• Follow all Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) safety, legal, quality, process control policies and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Relevant Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma
• 1-3 years of experience in a regulated production environment preferred
• Basic plant structure knowledge preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately
• Must comply with state regulations and guidelines
• Ability to pass a background check required
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Physical Requirements:

• Long periods of prolonged standing and sitting
• Ability to observe and assess material that deviates from established company standards
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to perform manual labor tasks
• Must be capable of performing repetitive tasks for an extended period of time
• Some crouching or holding uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time
• Requires bending and lifting up to 50 pounds

Work Environment:

• Similar to a busy manufacturing facility or warehouse
• Occasional exposure to loud trim machines (ear protection provided) and extremely bright lights (eye protection provided)
• Constant interaction with internal and external stakeholders

FiSci is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.