Job Description:
Vireo Health, Inc. ( Vireo ) is a physician-led multi-state medical cannabis company that is committed to providing patients with best-in-class cannabis products and compassionate care. We cultivate cannabis in environmentally friendly greenhouses, manufacture pharmaceutical-grade cannabis extracts in state-of-the-art labs, and offer products for sale to qualifying patients at retail dispensaries and online.
Looking for a packaging technician to assist manufacturing team in the production of cannabis based medicines. This includes packaging, inventory management duties and labeling
Key Responsibilities:
Package cannabis products following specifications.
Produce Pre-Roll cannabis products
Trim and pack cannabis flower into final packaging
Apply labels to various types of medicines
Can read instruments (pressure gauges, balances, calipers, etc.)
Carry out quality control checks on finished products
Maintain and update work instructions
Maintain a clean and safe working environment including cleaning labware
Manage parallel workflows
Keeps a detailed laboratory log, dating and recording all tasks performed and relevant
Comfortable performing in a goal driven
Interacts with electronic record keeping
Perform other functions as necessary to provide an adequate supply of product to meet patient
Able to setup, maintain and repair
Keep an inventory of production materials to ensure supply chain
Provide feedback to improve process quality
Some machine maintenance will be required
Job Requirements:
Required:
2-year technical degree in automation, packaging and biomedical technology or related field.
In lieu of technical degree, minimum of 3 years experience working in regulated environment with automated or semi-automated equipment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (i.e. Excel, Word) and other cloud-based data collection software.
Familiarity with GLP, GMP, OSHA or other standardized manufacturing and safety guidelines.
Physical Demands: Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is crucial. Sitting or standing for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.
Some heavy lifting may be required. Exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally may be required. Must be comfortable operating and troubleshooting scientific and packaging equipment.
Work Environment: The job is performed indoors in a traditional laboratory setting. Exposure to chemicals and laboratory agents is expected. Protective safety clothing, goggles, gloves, face masks, or hat are required as needed. Must be able to adhere to clean room protocol in designated area. Activities include extended periods of sitting or standing and extensive work using laboratory and packaging equipment and machinery.
Company Overview: Vireo is focused on integrating standard medical, scientific, and operational practices into the medical cannabis industry, improving the quality, safety and affordability of cannabis-based medicines for our patients in Minnesota. Vireo is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.