Production Associate

About the Opportunity

FLUENT in exclusive partnership with Connected New York is excited to be hiring for positions at our new state-of-the-art cultivation facility in Buffalo New York. These roles offer the opportunity to join FLUENTs growing team while being part of Connecteds highly anticipated expansion into one of the countrys most dynamic and fast-growing cannabis markets.

About Connected

Connected family of companies. are a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento operating in California Arizona and Florida. With over 11 years of experience Connected specializes in breeding growing manufacturing and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics.

With over 250 employees across the United States Connected has built a strong industry reputation and is now expanding into New York through a master services agreement with FLUENT. Connecteds mission has always been to breed grow and sell the best cannabis in the world setting the highest standards for its products people and partners wherever we go.

About the Job

We are looking for new Production team members to join our growing team in Buffalo! This is a full time hourly position with great benefits. We are happy to provide paid on the job training for the right individuals - this is a great way to start your career in the cannabis industry! Seeking reliable motivated positive team members who are excited about joining the cannabis industry.

What You Will Do

The Production Associate position performs all tasks involved in the production of the companys products. This includes trimming and weighing cannabis flower. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

• Responsible for trimming weighing assembling and packaging cannabis flower
• Weighing assembling and packaging cannabis flower into prerolls
• Apply compliance labels to all packaged product
• Responsible for accurate tracking and weighing of all packaging/production projects as assigned by supervisors
• Accurately count process and pack finished goods for distribution
• Work may require prolonged sitting/standing and repetitive movements
• Participation in counting of physical inventory as needed.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Meet established goals as designated by the Production Lead and/or Production Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

• 1-2 years of prior dry trim experience preferred but not necessary.
• For extended periods must be capable of sitting squatting standing kneeling bending or walking through the workday.
• Must be able to exert well-paced mobility and perform repetitive tasks for up to 8 hours in length.
• Must be able to adapt to fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Previous Cannabis Experience or 1-2 years of Production Experience in Distribution preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age
• Able to work between the operating hours of 7:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday with some overtime and weekend work as needed.
• Proven history of being dependable and punctual.
• Ability to work independently take initiative and remain focused while being adaptable in an ever-changing business environment.
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills.

Compensation Description (annually):The hourly pay rate for this position is $18.00.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience and location.

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Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires normal corrective vision range the ability to see color and the ability to distinguish letters numbers and symbols
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
• Ability to climb push pull stoop grasp walk sit stand bend and reach for the duration of shift
• Requires normal hearing range

Work is performed in a fast-paced cannabis grow location. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Join Us

By joining FLUENT with Connected youll have the opportunity to:

• Be part of Connecteds highly anticipated entry into the New York market

• Work with a team that combines Connecteds proven genetics and brand strength with FLUENTs local expertise and cutting-edge cultivation facility

• Help shape the future of premium cannabis in one of the countrys most discerning markets

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instruction or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at-will relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer a drug free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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