Verano
Overview
Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist role at Verano. This is a full-time position at $18 per hour in our Rocky Hill (CTPharma) facility.
Responsibilities
Perform quality inspections, auditing against cGMP and SQF criteria and confirming product quality standards are met.
Monitor and ensure traceability of plant and product movement throughout the facility.
Perform periodic review of procedures, forms, logs, and master batch records.
Assist in customer complaints and product investigations—helping to assess risk, identify root cause, and provide solutions.
Inspect packaged orders to ensure correct content and quantities as deemed necessary.
Ensure the consistency and efficiency of products through quality control testing and procedures.
Collect samples as needed for quality testing.
Regularly clean and sterilize equipment and workspace.
Maintain strict inventory records of raw materials, chemicals, waste, and equipment.
Manage, document, and dispose lab waste.
Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals and products.
Follow laboratory safety protocols.
Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
Immediately inform QA Manager of any system or equipment discrepancies.
Ensure all products are of high quality and visually aesthetic, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
1 year of QA experience in a laboratory setting or 2 years of manufacturing assembly line experience required.
Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
Able to understand proper and safe handling of hazardous materials.
Must have effective time management and multitasking skills.
Must have strong computer skills.
Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 25 pounds.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree or equivalent preferred.
Physical and Mental Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposures to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required include close observation and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
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Responsibilities
Perform quality inspections, auditing against cGMP and SQF criteria and confirming product quality standards are met.
Monitor and ensure traceability of plant and product movement throughout the facility.
Perform periodic review of procedures, forms, logs, and master batch records.
Assist in customer complaints and product investigations—helping to assess risk, identify root cause, and provide solutions.
Inspect packaged orders to ensure correct content and quantities as deemed necessary.
Ensure the consistency and efficiency of products through quality control testing and procedures.
Collect samples as needed for quality testing.
Regularly clean and sterilize equipment and workspace.
Maintain strict inventory records of raw materials, chemicals, waste, and equipment.
Manage, document, and dispose lab waste.
Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals and products.
Follow laboratory safety protocols.
Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
Immediately inform QA Manager of any system or equipment discrepancies.
Ensure all products are of high quality and visually aesthetic, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
1 year of QA experience in a laboratory setting or 2 years of manufacturing assembly line experience required.
Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
Able to understand proper and safe handling of hazardous materials.
Must have effective time management and multitasking skills.
Must have strong computer skills.
Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 25 pounds.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree or equivalent preferred.
Physical and Mental Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposures to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required include close observation and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
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