Cannabis Production Technician

Who we are

Here at Vireo Health, Inc. (“Vireo”) our mission is to bring the best of technology, science, and engineering to the cannabis industry. We are a physician-led, customer-focused team of more than 500 dedicated employees creating best-in-class cannabis products and customer experiences. Vireo is proud to have one of the most diverse workforces in cannabis, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through engaging employee outreach programs, community events, and non-profit partnerships. We are rapidly expanding nationwide, and we are looking for talented, compassionate, and dedicated people to join our team and help us grow. From Cultivation to Operations to Sales & Marketing, we are hiring people who share our vision and passion for improving people’s lives. If you are looking for a positive work environment where your contributions truly make a difference, click apply and let us learn about you!

What you will do

We are seeking a energetic and experienced Production Technician to join our growing dynamic team! In this role The Production Technician is responsible for the production, secondary packaging, and labeling of cannabis-based medicines.

Highlighted Responsibilities

• Assist with bucking and de-stemming harvests.
• Maintain quality of raw cannabis after harvests.
• Trim and sort flower for sale, and process into final packaged cannabis products.
• Production of cannabis pre-rolls.
• Assemble secondary packaging and package raw cannabis products.
• Print and apply labels to various types of finish packaged products.
• Carry out quality control checks on finished products.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment including cleaning labware and workstations.
• Manage parallel workflows.
• Keeps a detailed log, dating and recording all tasks performed and relevant.
• Comfortable performing in a goal driven work environment.
• Interacts with electronic record keeping.
• Perform other functions as necessary to provide an adequate supply of product to meet patient demands.
• Provide feedback to improve process quality.
• Some machine maintenance will be required.
• Other duties assigned by manager.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years of age and pass a criminal background check
• Some experience in a regulated environment.
• Understand how to use measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and balances.
• Requires manual dexterity, bending and lifting
• Comfortable using MS Office
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written 
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment  
• Adaptable to change in the work environment 

The job is performed indoors and outdoors. Exposure to chemicals and laboratory agents is typical and outdoor heat expected.  Protective safety clothing, goggles, gloves, facemasks, or hat are required depending on areas of work.  Activities include extended periods of sitting or standing.

Job Type: Full-time

Some of the incredible benefits offered* include: 

• Wage Starts at $16.40/hour
• Two guaranteed yearly wage increases (work anniversary and start of new year) *
• Career growth opportunities
• Generous Union Benefits
• Paid Lunches
• Contribution to a Retirement Account (not a 401K) $1/hour for every hour worked to their retirement plan = $2000 potential for one year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Resource Groups (DEI Council, Goodness Group)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

* Based on current MN CBA

EEO Statement

Vireo Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.www.vireohealth.com