Production Technician

Production Technician The Production Technician is responsible for conducting work activities in the pre-roll machine room in the flower packaging department.

This position reports directly to the Production Manager and works with direct supervision from the Production Technician Lead.

Core Tasks and Responsibilities - To assist the Production Tech Lead with inspection of materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.

To provide feedback when necessary to the Production Tech Lead to plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.

To assist the Production Tech Lead to observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.

Assist management to recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.

Communicate to the Production Tech Lead when supplies are running low.

Setup and adjust pre-roll machine and equipment.

Follow all procedures according to local and state regulations and company Standard Operations Procedures (SOP’s).

Ensure production goals established by Management are being met.

Thoroughly clean equipment and work areas using defined sanitation procedures in accordance with applicable SOPs and state regulations.

May assist in the loading, unloading, and inventory of all cannabis packaging, supplies, and materials.

Assist with weekly audits of supplies and packaging when directed by the Production Management.

Maintain quality assurance of all packaged products.

Maintain efficiency and productivity throughout the entire production cycle.

Additional duties as assigned.

Core Tasks and Responsibilities - Wearing PPE / uniform at all times when working with product.

Assist with department start and end of day procedures.

Ensure production goals established by Management are being met.

Maintain forms and database to precisely record weight, product count, and any relevant issues for all products.

Apply labeling in accordance with product information, testing results, and other required information.

Thoroughly clean equipment and work areas using defined sanitation procedures in accordance with applicable SOPs and state regulations.

Ability to use various types of production and packaging equipment along with automation.

May assists in the loading, unloading, and inventory of all cannabis packaging, supplies and materials.

Assist with weekly audits of supplies and packaging when directed by the Production Management.

Maintain quality assurance of all packaged products.

Maintain efficiency and productivity throughout the entire production cycle.

Additional duties performed may include the weighing, packaging, stickering, and labeling of products.

Maintain a continuous state of alertness to ensure the highest safety standards for fellow employees, products, and the facility.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge on state and local laws pertaining to adult-use marijuana and dispensing adult-use marijuana.

Follows established LRP policies and procedures, and contributes to the development of new concepts, policies, and procedures as necessary to perform job duties and tasks.

Additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience – High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.

College degree preferred.

Minimum of 2 year of production or manufacturing experience required.  Previous Massachusetts cannabis industry experience preferred.

Manufacturing experience a plus.

Physical Requirement / Work Environment – Manufacturing work environment – possibility of loud machinery noises.

Must have the ability to perform work related activities for up to 8 hours a day including repetitive motions and use of hands, wrists and arms.

This job function may include walking or standing for extended periods of time, as well as stooping, bending over, and / or crouching.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Knowledge – Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

Computer Software — Knowledge of Windows OS, basic computer navigation, and Office 365 applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel.

Knowledge and understanding of state and local cannabis laws and how they apply to the operations of Lazy River Products.

Skills - Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others and multitasking.

Monitoring — Monitoring / Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and analytical skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to multi-task and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Commitment to learning and continuous development.

Abilities - Fluent in the English language, both verbal and written.

Ability to adapt with software updates and procedures.

Ability to handle and count inventory-related items.

The ability to recognize and problem solve.

The ability to swiftly package and labels products.

Ability to count and track work tasks.

Ability to multi-task and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment Ability to read small font on small labels to ensure compliance accuracy.

Additional Requirements – Must be 21 years of age or older and comply with all legal or company regulation requirements for working in the industry.

Ability to work weekends and holidays if necessary.

Reliable transportation.

Additional Requirements – Must be 21 years of age or older and comply with all legal or company regulation requirements for working in the industry.

Ability to work holidays outside of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Reliable transportation.

Job Information :

• Title :   Production Associate (flower packaging) Industry :   Adult-Use Cannabis (MA) Pay Rate :   $18.00 / hour  Location :   Dracut, MA Status :   Full-time Pay Type :   Hourly Pay Status :   Non-exempt Schedule : Monday-Friday 7 : 45am-4 : 30pm w / 30-min unpaid break Total of 40 hours / week Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion : Lazy River Products is an at-will, equal opportunity / affirmative action employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable work environment free from discrimination.
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate against minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of all gender identities or sexual orientations.

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