The Packaging Associate position is responsible for hand filling pre-rolled joints and flower containers to be sold in dispensaries. This is a hands-on production position where team-work and a passion for product quality are crucial.
About YOU:
- Someone who is looking to break into the cannabis industry and learn from the ground up.
- Someone who enjoys working with their hands and has hand-eye coordination skill.
- A self-motivated team player who asks questions and collaborates to gain expertise and assist the team.
- Has a keen eye for details, differences and changes. Looks closely.
Site Overview:
Northwest Cannabis Solutions - NWCS, is a fast-moving cannabis processor and producer in Washington. Focusing on Excellence, People, Integrity, and Courage, NWCS is building a responsible and people-focused company that consistently produces high-quality products, ensures access to cannabis through top service and affordable brands, and provides value through job creation and community engagement.
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Process, organize, package, and label, cannabis products in preparation for distribution to retail sites including, flower, and edibles
- Monitor, measure, and record precise product weight and total units produced
- Measure and document any potential product waste accurately.
- Maintain quality assurance of all packaged products in accordance with local and state regulations
- Partner with other departments to maintain efficiency and productivity throughout the production cycle
- Assist in other duties as assigned to ensure the team, department, and company division maintain success
Working Conditions:
- This is a hands-on, cannabis production position. You will be working in an indoor production, warehouse-like environment.
- Rooms are industrially lit and feature heavy machinery sounds at times
- Kneeling, squatting, lifting, bending, walking, pivoting, standing all expected activities.
- Plant pollen is present on surfaces and in the air, extraction fumes may also be present.
- Timekeeping (clock-in/out) utilizes biometric screening (facial and/or fingerprint scan). Employees have option to opt out and utilize other clock-in/out procedures.
Minimum Experience Required:
- 21+ and currently residing in the USA
- Must have High School Diploma or GED
- Basic Math, Organizational, and Computer Skills
- Production or manufacturing experience, or related applicable experience
- Ability to work with your hands
- Commitment to team and production goal
- Quick counting capabilities
We are building a diligent, diverse team that is excited to be a part of the evolving cannabis industry. Our team values a friendly, vibrant, and enthusiastic workplace. NWCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NOTE: This job description may not be all-inclusive. Employee may be asked to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.28 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Olympia, WA 98512 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Olympia, WA 98512: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person