Job PurposeThe Packaging Technician I at Wana Brands is responsible for packaging our world class cannabis edibles into industry leading packaging materials. The Packaging Technician will operate state of the art high speed equipment while following the guidance and leadership of Wana Brands management team.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Work in a team with packaging technicians to maintain productivity and sanitary conditions.
- Perform autonomous maintenance tasks as scheduled and as needed.
- Coordinating with the Packaging Manager and Leads as to tasks and projects that need to be accomplished.
- Operate packaging machinery.
- Must follow all quality, food safety, and GMP requirements.
- Must be able to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining a high attention to detail.
Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no direct reports or supervisory responsibility.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications- Open to becoming trained on various activities, machines, and systems.
- Detailed oriented mindset with a focus on efficiency, quality, and sanitation.
- Bonus if you have proven experience in a GMP or HACCP environment.
- Enjoys working with a team.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- ServSafe Food Handler Certificate and/or Green Flower Certificate, or ability to receive qualifications within 30 days of hiring.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance This position requires a valid state-issued license to work in the cannabis industry (e.g., MED Badge).
Compensation and Benefits- Hourly compensation commensurate with experience from $19.00 - $23.00.
- Health, vision, dental insurance offered to all full-time employees.
- Life Insurance.
- Two weeks PTO, Six sick & Mental Health Days, One Floating Holiday, and eight paid holidays per year.
- 401k available after three months, with employer match.
- Product discounts, pet insurance discounts, tuition reimbursement program, and more!
Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis position is not exempt from overtime pay.This position regularly works normal business hours, Monday - Thursday, 6:00a-4:30p.Travel is not expected.
Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a warehouse environment and production line/kitchen environment where proper safety procedures must be followed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. This position may use standard kitchen, lab, labeling, and packaging equipment, for example, refrigerators, stove, hot plate, rotary evaporator, gas chromatograph, vacuum pumps, vacuum oven, etc.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The employee frequently is required to set up heavy equipment, move boxes, and other materials as needed. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The employee should be able to lift up to 50 lbs. The employee must pay attention to proper hygiene and follow strict uniform code.
AAP/EEO StatementMountain High Products, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Mountain High Products, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.Mountain High Products, LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Mountain High Products, LLC's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.We anticipate filling this position by October 31st, 2024.