Packaging Specialist - Cannabis Confection Kitchen

Packaging Specialist – Groundworks Industries Reports To: Production ManagerSchedule & Travel: Full-Time, On-Site l (Monday through Friday,)Groundworks Industries is home to a collection of brands that seek to provide knowledgeable, and artful experiences that set new standards for the purchase and experience of cannabis. We are looking for folks who are passionate about cannabis education and want to help us move the dial forward on building an inclusive and professional cannabis culture.Through innovated delivery systems designed to provide thoughtfully dosed products, our Workshop creates goods for both novice and seasoned cannabis users. Our expert cannabis confectioners create products of the highest quality with the support of local partnerships that honor Portland's maker culture.We're looking for team members who are excited about joining us in the pursuit of making quality drugs!Currently we are recruiting for a Packaging Specialist Position.The Packaging Specialist ensures that all product is packaged in accordance with standard operating procedures and ensures that all products meet the company's quality standards while maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and compliance while in timely communication with production team members.A day in the life for this position may include responsibilities like:Supporting packaging and inventory management efforts with task ranging from stickering to boxing and counting edibles into packaging. Supporting edibles production by assisting with set up and break down of the kitchen and post manufacturing processing of edible products.Partnering with a team of cannabis confection professionals to compete the production plan by following scheduled assignments, accomplishing work tasks, and following established prioritiesFollowing all written work instruction including but not limited to Standard Operating Procedures, checklists, and other instructions as neededCompensation And BenefitsWe offer a great benefits package to round out employee total compensation! Full-time team members are eligible for partially employer-sponsored Medical/Vision Insurance as well as voluntary dental insurance. Additionally, the company offers complimentary Short-term disability, Long-term disability, and Life Insurance for all full-time team members. Full-time team members also receive Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, and a generous employee discount at all our locations!QualificationsAn excellent candidate for this position will have:Solid problem-solving skillsAbility to effectively manage detail-oriented tasksThe skills required to manage highly regulated inventory, including attention to detail and above average organizational skills.Demonstrated ability to give and receive constructive feedback in an efficient, meaningful, and timely mannerThe experience we often see correlated with success in this role is:Cannabis industry, warehouse or food manufacturing experienceFamiliarity with cannabis tracking systems and OLCC rulesThe Important Requirements For This Role IncludeAll cannabis industry employees must be age 21 or older and hold or obtain a valid OLCC Marijuana Handler's permitCandidates must have an up-to-date Food Handlers CardPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, sit, and kneel daily in food production environments that include concrete or other hard-surface floors and, in some instances, staircasesAbility to push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds multiple times dailyAbility to maintain focus and memory in environments with distractions such as heavy foot traffic, background noise due to public conversations and the gathering of people, etc.Ability to do repetitive physical tasksEEO StatementGroundworks Industries and our family of brands are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are rooted in business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.If you need any assistance or accommodations in the application and interview process, please reach out to us at HR@gw-ind.com or 971-254-4290, it would be our pleasure to partner with you.