Machine Operator- Flower Pack

The Role

Responsibilities

• 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

• Perform equipment inspections, calibrations, line centering, etc. to ensure the successful operation of equipment.
• 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
• Responsible for regular maintenance and cleaning of all equipment.
• Participate in trial runs, new product development projects and training of other employees.
• Work in a team environment and be part of building a positive environment

• 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.

• 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 at heights
• Prior experience running automated equipment
• Basic math and mechanical skills
• Curiosity to understand how the equipment works to support troubleshooting or process improvements
• Effectively follow state and company compliance requirements
• Excellent customer service, time management and organization skills
• Prior cannabis experience not required

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.
• Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).

Calling all curious, collaborative, compassionate, boundary-pushing, trustworthy stewards: There’s a place for you.

People are everything at Green Thumb. Some of us nurture plants while others pore over legal documents or open new stores. A few things we have in common? We’re stewards of the plant, a happy and humble bunch and genuinely love what we do.