Lab Packaging Associate

About the Job:

The Laboratory Packaging Associate will be responsible for safely and effectively preparing, filling, packaging and labeling our food safe medical cannabis oils, edibles, and liquids for ingestion, inhalation, solid dose and topical applications. This position will also be responsible for maintaining production and packaging equipment.

• Coordinate and manage daily lab tasks with Laboratory Operations Manager and Senior Laboratory Technician
• Proper setup and operation of filling, solid dose manufacturing, packaging and labeling equipment
• Prepare plant material for extraction (packing material socks) and accurately documenting related data
• Execute filling, packaging, and labeling procedures in an efficient manner in compliance with Holistic SOP's and all applicable manufacturing procedures
• Set up and break down packaging area as needed
• Assist with general laboratory tasks including, but not limited to, winterization, filtering,ethanol extraction and rotary evaporation
• Perform in-process and post-process sample acquisitions according to protocols or batch records
• Support new product lines and process development as needed
• Clean and sanitize packaging and laboratory areas and equipment
• Assist in monitoring and managing processing equipment supplies and inventory
• Be willing and able to be cross-trained to work alongside other Holistic team members with manufacturing, harvesting, drying and weighing of Holistic's broad medical cannabis product line as needed
• Ensure compliance and accuracy involving all product tracking, product security, and product movement procedures
• Train future new team members as necessary
• Flexibility and the ability to shift work schedule according to production needs.
• Physical Requirements of the Job: VERY LABOR INTENSIVE. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 75 pounds (125 pounds with assistance), may include walking or standing for extended periods of time, as well as stooping, bending over and/or crouching. Moderate to loud exposure to noise level.

About You:

General

• Due to state regulations, qualified candidates for this position must be at least 18 years of age and able to pass a background check - certain criminal convictions may disqualify candidates based on state medical marijuana licensing regulations.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D minimum
• Prior Laboratory, packing and labeling experience preferred
• Previous marijuana industry experience a plus, with priority given to candidates with experience in licensed facilities

Technological Skills:

• Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and email.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic math skills
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time (i.e: operating filling and or packing equipment)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees
• Must be punctual, and have a good attendance record
• Highly detail oriented and organized
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrate responsibility, accountability, and dependability toward assigned tasks and duties
• Strong work ethic and sound judgment
• Must be able to successfully pass a thorough internal and external background check

At Holistic Industries we are building a great place to work, shop and invest in cannabis. Our mission is to provide patients with the highest quality, safest cannabis medicine possible. As our name suggests, we care for the whole person. Our company develops and offers a wide range of proprietary strains that increase desired cannabinoids such as CBD. These high CBD strains have become our foundation for growing, packaging, and selling the best cannabis in our markets. Our team includes the nation's most knowledgeable experts in cultivation and medical dispensing, along with professionals who are top of their fields in medical professions, security, agriculture, real estate, and the legal distribution of other highly controlled substances.