Cannabis Edibles Packaging Lead

Spokane Valley, WA

Full Time

Mid Level

Actively Seeking New 21+ Pandas for our Cannabis Edibles Packaging Lead Position!
Who Are We?
Founded in 2014, Phat Panda is where innovation meets passion, and cannabis culture thrives. Our commitment to excellence is at the heart of everything we do, from our sustainably sourced products to our unwavering dedication to community engagement. Operating in California, Washington, and Massachusetts, we're proud to be a driving force in the cannabis industry.
Why Work For Us?

QUARTERLY RAISES *for every full quarter of employment
Q&A SAMPLES Monthly
Catered Meal(s) Monday through Thursday

When you become a part of the Phat Panda family, you gain access to fantastic incentives like Q&A SAMPLES every month. In addition, we offer quarterly raises, catered meals from your favorite local spots like Island Food Truck, Panda Express and Atilano’s three days a week, and a bagel/donut bar on Mondays to start your week off right!
We're here for your well-being too, with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing various access to 24/7 counseling support. We commit to offering consistent schedules week-to-week to maintain your work/life balance. At six months of employment, we’ll add 40 hours of PTO to your balance. Lastly, don’t forget about our amazing health, dental, vision, accident and life insurance available for full-time employees.
If you're looking to join a team that's shaping the future of the cannabis industry and values your growth and well-being, Phat Panda is the place for you. Come be a part of Phat Panda, where your success is our priority!
The pay for this role is $17.66/hour. Weekend and Holiday availability required.

Job Summary
This position is responsible for directly supervising and monitoring packaging processors as they are preparing and packaging extraction products. This position is expected to help facilitate meeting organizational standards and target goals for department. Supports and adheres to the company's Standards of Conduct & Discipline.

Job Duties/Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job.

Supervises packaging processors; assigns work, tracks attendance, ensures quality control, and delegates daily and weekly tasks.
Trains and guides packaging processors.
Weighs product.
Packages product.
Tracks production.
Records errors found in the online tracking sheets.
Maintains a clean and organized workspace.
Ensures work area is stocked.
Prints labels for out-going concentrate packages as needed
Writing labels for delivery & checking labels for accuracy
Performs data entry which includes weights, strains, notes, etc.
Ensures Inventory is accurate and barcoded correctly
Maintains a clean and organized workspace.
Maintains inventory count and reorders supplies as necessary.
Creates and keeps up to date inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Performs Second Checks which includes Final Inspections of checking labels, counts and product for accuracy and quality.
Records and verifies final box counts.
Communicates with leads and management.
Assists with loading inventory into carts and trucks to prepare for delivery departure.
Unloads and organizes empty returned boxes.
Performs quality control checks on all labels printed and applied to jars
Performs routine maintenance on machines and printers
Performs pre-inspection process - big boxing
Assists other departments as assigned.
Receives and communicates instructions, job assignments and updates verbally and non-verbally from Edibles Manager, fellow processors, instructive lists, SOP, email, and other department electronic communication.
Assists with Research & Development projects as assigned.
Performs all other duties/responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

Job Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications listed below. These qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform this job.

Must be 21 years old or older.

Education/Experience: to perform this job successfully, an individual must have:

a High School Diploma or a General Education Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Cannabis extractions concepts and market knowledge is preferred.

Physical Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to:

Regularly sit or stand for long periods of time doing repetitive tasks with hands, pull/push, carry up to 25 pounds, and grasp.
Frequently walk, reach, and taste, or smell.
Occasionally climb, stoop/crouch, crawl, carry up to 50 pounds, talk, or hear.
Clearly see 20+ feet, with or without corrective lenses and differentiate between colors (no color blindness)

Mental & Other Skills/Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the:

Adaptability: ability to adapt to changes, delays or unexpected events in the work environment; ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks; ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation.

Analytical Ability: ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time,
Computer/Technical Ability: working knowledge of Word Processing software, Spreadsheet software and labeling machines.

Dependability: ability to follow instructions, both in written and verbal format; ability to respond to management direction; ability to complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan when necessary.
Interpersonal Skills: ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with others, excellent customer service skills and a good overall understanding of appropriate human relations.
Judgment: ability to make prudent and timely decisions; ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment; ability to explain reasoning for decisions.
Language Ability: ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Ability: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals,
Motor Coordination: the ability to coordinate eyes, hands, fingers, and feet accurately and handle precise movements.
Problem Solving Ability: ability to identify and/or prevent problems before they occur; ability to formulate alternative solutions to problems when necessary; ability to transfer learning from past experiences to new experiences of similar nature.
Quality Management: ability to complete duties, on time and with absolute precision, at least 95% of the time; ability to edit the accuracy and thoroughness of one’s work as well as the work of others; ability to constructively apply feedback to improve performance, ability to generate ideas to improve and promote quality in work
Reasoning Ability: ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Workplace Environmental Conditions
While performing the essential duties/responsibilities of this job, the employee will be:

Noise Conditions: exposed during a shift to constant or intermittent moderate to loud noise levels.
Injury Exposure: occasionally exposed to workplace hazards or to potential injuries.
Atmospheric Exposures: exposed to dusts, fumes, vapors, or mists that could affect the occupational health of the employee.
Toxic Chemicals: may be exposed to some toxic or caustic chemicals.

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