Cannabis Packaging Lead

Orange, Massachusetts
Production – Packaging /
Full Time /
On-site
Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis tasting edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NM, NV, NY, OR, OK, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon.

Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative.

Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld Way
Wyld’s core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld.
-Make a Mark
-We Blaze Our Own Trail
-Brand First
-We Mean Business


Summary

The Packaging Lead packages and prepares all products for distribution by performing all duties 
meticulously. Leads Packaging Support team and operations when a supervisor is not present. Opens 
and/or closes the shifts and assists with staff training. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following

    • Maintain a clean, organized, safe work area for yourself and other employees
    • Perform basic visual quality inspections on products
    • Maintain packaging flow by ensuring adequate product levels at each station
    • Ensure quotas are met by observing Packaging Support team members and training/coaching 
    • Maintain high-quality standards during shifts including constant QA/QC of all products being prepped and produced
    • Ability to work well with others in high-pressure situations with a sense of urgency
    • Communicate discrepancies in quantities or quality of product
    • Perform opening and closing duties 
    • Ensure proper storage of all facility consumables and products. Store food products in compliance with safety practices
    • Maintain and comply with sanitation and safety standards. Maintain a clean and organized packaging area and work environment
    • Perform visual quality inspections on products, minimize waste where possible 
    • Effectively communicate information and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company
    • Assist Production Supervisors and Managers in training and coaching Packaging Support employees on proper procedures, techniques and compliance protocol
    • Communicate quality or safety discrepancies to Supervisors, Managers and/or Directors
    • Makes recommendations to management regarding personnel evaluation and training of the 
    • Packaging Support team
    • Assist the Production Manager or Packaging Supervisor as needed 
    • Ensure a safe working environment. Review and communicate daily on all safety related topics of discussion
    • Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned

Qualifications

    • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • At least 1 year of directly related experience and/or training in a food production or manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience and 1 year of lead or supervisory experience. Must have experience and familiarity with food manufacturing, sanitation and safety regulations. Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency 
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook 
    • Must obtain all state required: permits, licenses, certifications 
    • ServSafe Food Handler’s Card preferred
    • Willing to submit to and complete a CORI Background check
    • Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written 
    • State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older
    • Possess basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
    • Must be willing to receive authorized vaccination against COVID-19

If you are not a California resident or applying to an open role in the state of California please skip this section

    • Wyld CCPA for CA Applicants
    • Please review and be prepared to answer a few questions about the above notice at the end of the application
$22 - $22 an hour

Compensation:

As a non-exempt employee, you'll receive a competitive hourly wage of $22/hr paid biweekly, overtime, 11 paid holidays, 80 hours of PTO and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.

Wyld is an equal opportunity employer.