Senior Production Technician- Handpack
Green Thumb Industries
Oglesby, IL
Full-time
Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on March 14, 2023
The Role
As a Sr Production Technician, you will be responsible for producing cannabis products within our wide portfolio. In this role you will use a variety of tools, equipment, and small machinery to produce and/or package cannabis products in accordance with our safety, quality and productivity guidelines. In addition, as a Sr Production Technician, you will be responsible for training new employees as well as utilizing our seed to sale systems and other internal reporting systems to track our products and other KPI’s.
Responsibilities
Safety:
Follow all department specific safety practices including the use of PPE
Responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the designated work area, including supporting all 5S requirements
Remain compliant with all safety training requirements
Promptly report safety concerns, including near miss situations
Production:
Producing, filling, packaging, labeling, sealing, and other duties associated with producing our range of products and preparing it for sale
Responsible for increasing operational efficiency and reducing waste through ownership, teamwork, communication and collaboration.
Work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity standards
Follow SOP’s and work instructions to complete the tasks according to company standards
Work in a quick and efficient manner and strives to consistently increase productivity
Ensure all compliance requirements of the company and the State.
Responsible for basic maintenance and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
Quality & Compliance:
Utilize seed to sale and other internal systems to track product movement, production, waste, quality and other metrics.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to improve and promote quality
Perform in-process and post-process quality assurance testing and conducting visual inspections to ensure all product meets or exceed our strict specifications and patient's expectations.
Ensure 100% compliance involving proper weighing, data recording, product tracking, and security awareness throughout all times.
Labeling and recording inventory data
Ensure daily compliance with policies and procedures including but not limited to; state compliance, security protocols, and access protocols
Follow all food safety and GMP requirements of the facility and department.
Training:
Responsible for training new employees on department specific SOP’s and work instructions
Provide input and feedback to the Lead and/or Supervisor on new employee performance
Sign off on any required training paperwork
Build positive relationships and demonstrate strong communication skills
Provide retraining as required
Teamwork (makes the dream work):
Participate in daily communication meetings
Elevate issues to a lead, direct manager, and HR as appropriate
Create a positive working environment
Escalate areas of process improvement
Perform any additional tasks assigned by a manager or lead
Qualifications -
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; associates degree or certifications preferred
Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks
Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift equipment or plants up to 50 lbs. for extended periods
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment
Must be able to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements
Must be able to work in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity for extended periods
Must be able to work at heights
Effectively follow state and company compliance requirements
Excellent customer service, time management and organization skills
Additional Requirements
Must pass any and all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.
Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product.
As a Sr Production Technician, you will be responsible for producing cannabis products within our wide portfolio. In this role you will use a variety of tools, equipment, and small machinery to produce and/or package cannabis products in accordance with our safety, quality and productivity guidelines. In addition, as a Sr Production Technician, you will be responsible for training new employees as well as utilizing our seed to sale systems and other internal reporting systems to track our products and other KPI’s.
Responsibilities
Safety:
Follow all department specific safety practices including the use of PPE
Responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the designated work area, including supporting all 5S requirements
Remain compliant with all safety training requirements
Promptly report safety concerns, including near miss situations
Production:
Producing, filling, packaging, labeling, sealing, and other duties associated with producing our range of products and preparing it for sale
Responsible for increasing operational efficiency and reducing waste through ownership, teamwork, communication and collaboration.
Work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity standards
Follow SOP’s and work instructions to complete the tasks according to company standards
Work in a quick and efficient manner and strives to consistently increase productivity
Ensure all compliance requirements of the company and the State.
Responsible for basic maintenance and cleaning of all tools and equipment.
Quality & Compliance:
Utilize seed to sale and other internal systems to track product movement, production, waste, quality and other metrics.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to improve and promote quality
Perform in-process and post-process quality assurance testing and conducting visual inspections to ensure all product meets or exceed our strict specifications and patient's expectations.
Ensure 100% compliance involving proper weighing, data recording, product tracking, and security awareness throughout all times.
Labeling and recording inventory data
Ensure daily compliance with policies and procedures including but not limited to; state compliance, security protocols, and access protocols
Follow all food safety and GMP requirements of the facility and department.
Training:
Responsible for training new employees on department specific SOP’s and work instructions
Provide input and feedback to the Lead and/or Supervisor on new employee performance
Sign off on any required training paperwork
Build positive relationships and demonstrate strong communication skills
Provide retraining as required
Teamwork (makes the dream work):
Participate in daily communication meetings
Elevate issues to a lead, direct manager, and HR as appropriate
Create a positive working environment
Escalate areas of process improvement
Perform any additional tasks assigned by a manager or lead
Qualifications -
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; associates degree or certifications preferred
Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks
Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift equipment or plants up to 50 lbs. for extended periods
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment
Must be able to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements
Must be able to work in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity for extended periods
Must be able to work at heights
Effectively follow state and company compliance requirements
Excellent customer service, time management and organization skills
Additional Requirements
Must pass any and all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.
Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product.
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