Packaging Technician

Description

Why The Botanist?

Who you'll work for:

Our Culture:

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About the Role:

How you'll make a difference:

• Responsible for various day-to-day processes as it relates to packaging and labeling cannabis products either by hand or machine.
• Accurately packages and/or labels productions to ensure Company and state regulatory compliance. Accurately records data on each product using Company system and protocols, which may include but is not limited to accurate inventory, weights and measurements of cannabis products throughout the packaging and labeling procedures.
• Adhere to specific quality control SOPs regarding procedural operations and quality of product produced; verify quality control standards are being met throughout the process.
• Maintains a clean, compliant, and safe work environment; responsible for reporting any necessary compliance or safety concerns promptly.
• Compliantly disposes of waste, in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Meets daily goals, packaging objectives, and KPIs set by management.
• Assists with other tasks as assigned by the Packaging Manager and/or Assistant Packaging Manager.

Skills to be Successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years post-secondary education in a related field preferred
• 2+ years' experience in a fast-paced client-service intensive industry - hospitality and retail backgrounds preferred
• State mandated background check
• Computer & equipment operations necessary for running an office/retail center (POS systems; Word; Excel; office equipment such as copiers/telephone systems)
• Familiarity with history and varieties of medical marijuana preferred but not required
• Outstanding phone and in-person customer service skills
• Thriving to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment with the ability to stay even keeled in periods of stress
• Demonstrated proactivity, flexibility, adaptability and multi-tasking
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
• Skill in accurate cash management and inventory control
• Strong written and oral interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize
• Ability to focus, attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Absolute reliability and honesty

Perks & Benefits:

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life
• Spouse and child life and ADD&D
• Pet insurance
• FSA and HSA available
• *Based on eligibility.

Schedule

• Available to work Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm ET, with flexibility for mandatory overtime as required to meet business needs **

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work is primarily performed in a laboratory/production environment handling flammable hydrocarbon solvents.
• Work may involve proximity to pressurized vessels, rotating machinery, and other potentially hazardous equipment.
• Ability to remain alert, focused and responsive during high-risk or emergency situations.
• Regular interaction with hazardous materials, requiring knowledge of and compliance with chemical hygiene and waste management practices.
• Work may involve proximity to pressurized vessels, rotating machinery, and other potentially hazardous equipment.
• Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching.
• The ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs for up to 100ft may be required.
• Ability to complete regular repetitive arm/hand tamping movement required to pack socks.
• This position requires extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and/or manipulate small objects.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to varying temperatures, loud noise, and strong odors associated with solvents and cannabis processing.
• Must wear provided/required PPE including lab coat/coveralls, hair/beard nets, gloves, surgical masks, face shield, eye protection, respirator, and hearing protection as appropriate while working in the laboratory.
• Strict adherence to company safety protocols, OSHA requirements, and emergency response procedures is required at all times.

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Headquartered in New York City, Acreage is a multi-state operator of cannabis ‎cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., including the company’s national retail store ‎brand, The Botanist. Acreage’s wide range of national and regionally available cannabis products include the award-winning Botanist brand, the highly recognizable Tweed brand, the Prime medical brand in Pennsylvania, the Innocent edibles brand in Illinois and others. Acreage also owns Universal Hemp, LLC, a hemp subsidiary dedicated to the distribution, marketing and sale of CBD products throughout the U.S.

Since its founding in 2011, Acreage has focused on building and scaling operations to create a ‎seamless, consumer-focused, branded experience. More information is available at www.acreageholdings.com.