Manufacturing Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Manufacturing Assistant supports the preparation and execution of the extraction process. The Manufacturing Assistant will assist in the formulation and packaging of approved adult-use cannabis products. This position is responsible for monitoring and maintaining cleanliness. The Manufacturing Assistant will strictly follow the company’s standard operating procedures and quality control measures to maintain production of high-quality products.

This position is primarily responsible for the packaging, labeling, and preparing for distribution finished products.

REPORTS TO:

Production Manager

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Operate and maintain manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Ensure that all products are manufactured and packaged in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Conduct regular quality control checks on products to ensure consistency and safety
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of production and packaging processes
• Collaborate with other team members to improve production processes and efficiency
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and facilities
• Understand and comply with procedures, methodologies, and compliance steps for tracking hemp-cannabis products from seed to sale.
• Accurately calibrate scales and balances to ensure proper measurement of hemp-cannabis products.
• Ensure personal hygiene is acceptable before performing any production activities by washing hands, wearing a hair net and other personal protective equipment, etc.
• Sanitize all production equipment and tools including workspace, utensils, containers, cookware, and machinery.
• Assist with the creation of batch production records and labels in accordance with state regulations.
• Assist with the weighing, packaging, labeling, and documentation of all products, as well as the tracking of batch numbers, lot numbers, and expiration dates.
• Ensure the above information is accurate, appropriately documented and listed clearly in accordance with the state regulations and company standard operating procedures.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• High level of integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal skills; team player.
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably and effectively within a diverse, multicultural, multigenerational environment.
• Must be 21 , with a valid State ID, with no violent crime or controlled substance felonies and able to pass additional background screening

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience: 3 years working in a team environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Ability to read and interpret documents such as standard operating procedures, employee handbooks and other company documents.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR TRAINING:

• Knowledge of state marijuana regulations and hemp-cannabis benefits.
• Basic understanding of chemistry.
• Committed to providing outstanding service both internally and externally.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve company goals.
• Ability to work weekends on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work extended days on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work daytime or evening hours.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/ projects.
• Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.
• Ability to work within the company’s strategic approach as designed by the executive team.
• Personal transportation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and duties of this job.

Regularly required to do the following activities:

• Stand dynamically for long periods without a break.
• Use hands to finger, handle, and/or feel; the ability to type, pick, pinch with fingers, seize, hold, grasp or turn with hands and perceive attributes of objects and materials such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with fingertips

• Maintain balance while walking, standing or crouching.
• Twist upper torso.
• Reach up and out with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift 20 to 40 pounds and carry a distance of one hundred feet.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Double time pay
• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• Factory: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Hoosick Falls, NY 12090 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hoosick Falls, NY 12090 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21