Production Associate

The Production Associate is responsible for supporting and assisting the production departments day-to-day operations specifically related to packaging bulk flower assembling pre-rolls and packaging all manufactured products. Production Associates work with direct supervision of Production Leadership and reports directly to the Production Manager.

• 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.
• At least 1years of inventory or production experience preferred.
• 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 ones 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.