Packaging Technician

### **Job Description: Production Agent – Packaging Technician**

**Reports To:** Production Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager

**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt

**Department:** Packaging

**Division:** Production

**Pay Range:** $17/hour

**Experience Level:** Entry-Level

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### **Position Summary**

The **Production Agent – Packaging Technician** is responsible for the precise and efficient packaging of cannabis products under the supervision of the Packaging Technician Lead. Responsibilities include weighing, packaging, labeling, and stickering concentrates, flower, and edibles while adhering to strict compliance and quality standards. Attention to detail and teamwork in a regulated environment are key.

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### **Job Responsibilities**

**Daily Production Tasks**

* Weigh, package, label, and sticker various cannabis products (flower, concentrates, edibles)

* Maintain accuracy and quality assurance during the packaging process

* Follow SOPs and product recipes precisely

* Operate filling, packaging, and labeling equipment properly

* Center and seal product packaging with correct branding and placement

* Conduct visual inspections post-packaging

* Verify final product count and assist in bulk packaging and transfers

**Pre-Production \u0026 Setup**

* Review work orders, validate ingredient lists, and log traceability data

* Replenish packaging inventory as needed before starting production

* Sanitize work surfaces and ensure all food safety protocols are followed

* Ensure availability and cleanliness of gloves, hairnets, sanitizing buckets, and tools

* Sweep and mop floors before and after shifts

**Production Support**

* Pre-stage and measure ingredients accurately

* Dissolve residual concentrates in solvent and return glassware to Extraction Lab

* Log weights of bulk products and update whiteboards

* Prevent batch cross-contamination through proper control measures

* Clean jars, lids, and packaging materials as needed

* Monitor inventory of supplies and notify supervisors of shortages

**Teamwork \u0026 Flexibility**

* Participate in team training and foster a positive, collaborative environment

* Take on various production facility tasks as needed (maintenance, light admin, deliveries)

* Support special functions outside of normal hours on occasion

* Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors

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### **Knowledge, Skills \u0026 Qualifications**

* 2+ years of experience in food production (baking, confectionery, chocolate preferred)

* Skilled in operating food production equipment (mixers, molds, packagers, etc.)

* Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

* Familiarity with inventory tracking systems

* Ability to lift 20–40 lbs frequently and perform physical tasks (bending, standing, reaching)

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Safety-conscious with good judgment and discretion

* Team-oriented, reliable, and self-motivated

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively

* Must pass a criminal background check

_About Vangst:_

_Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained \u0026 credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses._

_Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies._

_Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry._

_Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others._

_Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws._

_This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training._