Packaging Technician

About The JobThe Packaging Technician will be responsible for safely and effectively preparing, filling, packaging and labeling our food safe cannabis oils, edibles, and liquids for ingestion, inhalation, solid dose and topical applications using an automated packaging machine. This position will also be responsible for maintaining production and packaging equipment. Other duties may be assigned.Coordinate and manage daily lab tasks with Packaging SupervisorProperly set up and operate the automated packaging machine for filling edible and solid dose manufacturing, packaging, and labeling equipmentFollow manufacturer’s instructions and Company SOPs to sanitize production area and equipmentMaintain accurate documentation of all related data in tracking softwarePrepare plant material for extraction (packing material socks) and accurately documenting related dataUsing the Automated Packaging Machine, efficiently fill, package, and label products in compliance with Holistic SOPs and all applicable manufacturing proceduresSet up, break down, and sanitize packaging area as needed and in compliance with Company SOPsAssist with general laboratory tasks including, but not limited to, winterization, filtering, ethanol extraction and rotary evaporationPerform in-process and post-process sample acquisitions according to protocols or batch recordsSupport new product lines and process development as neededClean and sanitize packaging and laboratory areas and equipmentTroubleshoot the automated packaging machine, as neededAssist in monitoring and managing all related processing equipment supplies and inventoryAs needed, work in other areas of the facility including manufacturing, harvesting, and/or drying and weighingEnsure compliance and accuracy involving all product tracking, product security, and product movement proceduresParticipate in training future new team members as necessaryAny other reasonable request from any member of managementAbout YouGeneralRegulations require that incumbent be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain and maintain marijuana work credentialsEducation/ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent is requiredOne (1) year of prior packaging and labeling experience is requiredExperience with a Paxium or other similar automated packaging machine, preferredPrevious marijuana industry experience is preferred; experience in licensed facilities is strongly preferredRequired Knowledge And SkillsBasic math skillsAbility to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time, e.g., operating filling and/or packing equipmentAbility to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications, and emailMust maintain current knowledge of and adhere to all applicable policies and regulationsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employeesHighly detail oriented and organizedEffective communication skillsDemonstrate responsibility, accountability, and dependability toward assigned tasks and dutiesStrong work ethic and sound judgment