Flower Packaging Technician

Northeast Alternatives is a growing, award-winning, seed-to-table cannabis retail brand specializing in the highest quality cannabis products Massachusetts, Michigan and New Jersey has to offer. Constantly focused on developing and ingenuity, NEA strives to achieve this by adding skilled and motivated team players. These goals are met by seeking out diverse, talented individuals to further the company's mission and provide unique and new ideas. As the business continues to grow, our team will continue to grow, allowing us to be the best in our specialized market. If you are motivated, eager to learn, dedicated, flexible and excited about joining an incredible industry, Northeast Alternatives is the perfect place to be!

Job Description:

The Flower Packaging Technician reports to the Flower Packaging Supervisors. The ultimate objective of the Flower Packaging Technician is to package flower products both by hand and utilizing automated operating equipment line efficiently and compliantly, while maintaining a safe production and sanitary work environment. The flower Packaging Technician assists the Flower Packaging Supervisor with daily tasks, as needed, to maintain a productive work environment. The Flower Packaging Technician is a full-time position and may be required to work overtime.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Duties/Responsibilities:

Package flower products accurately and effectively
Adhere to supervisors direction with ensuring that production goals are met on a daily basis
Using automated operating equipment to complete tasks
Overseeing the quality of products produced daily
Full understanding of the quality standards at NEA
Report quality issues to management
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment
When required, accurately produce quality acceptable labels for packages
Maintain a reliable attendance record
Communicate effectively between the Packaging, Kitchen, Distribution, and other NEA departments
Assisting with gathering of daily production materials and inventory
Boxing/case packaging of packaged units
Assisting with break coverages
Labeling finished packaged units (by hand, benchtop, or automated machinery)
Production of chillums
Understanding of all automated operating equipment required to complete daily tasks
Strict adherence to safety procedures and company policies
Have read and understand all S.O.P’s pertaining to job duties
Failure to hit individual KPI for 3 consecutive months will result in an employee counseling session

Required Skills/Abilities:

Proficient with Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Possess a can-do attitude, resourceful, action oriented, reliable, and a team player
Excellent communications skills as applied to internal teams
Motivated with flexibility and adaptability
Possess a sense of urgency, problem-solving, and organizational skills with great attention to detail

Education and Experience:

1+ year of relevant work experience
Over 21 with ability to obtain an MA agent registration card

Physical Requirements:

Ability to meet minimum physical requirements to work in a production and retail environment

Perks/Benefits:

Employee Discount
Paid Time Off
Paid Training
Free Uniform
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

The Ideal Candidate:

Has Cannabis Industry Experience

Northeast Alternatives has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and aspires to be reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We aim to attract and hire qualified candidates who hold these same values, provide diverse perspectives, and contribute to creating a workplace where all employees experience a sense of belonging.

Northeast Alternatives is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, NEA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

EEO M/F/D/V

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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