Iowa Cannabis Company
Iowa Cannabis Company is a leading medical cannabis provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, consistent, and safe cannabis products to patients across Iowa. With three medical dispensaries and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Iowa City, we are committed to innovation, regulatory excellence, and community wellness.
This role is ideal for someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to take on a leadership position within our cannabis processing facility. As the Lead Packaging Technician, you’ll oversee daily packaging operations, assist with inventory control, support regulatory compliance, and guide a team of packaging staff in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Supervision
Oversee day-to-day packaging and extraction activities, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with SOPs.
Provide direction and support to team members during shifts; escalate issues to management as needed.
Ensure proper use, cleaning, and basic maintenance of production equipment.
Coordinate the preparation and delivery of finished goods to retail and wholesale partners under the direction of management.
Generate and review shipping manifests to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Inventory & Materials Handling
Monitor supply levels for packaging materials and finished goods; alert procurement or management when restocking is needed.
Assist in receiving inventory, managing stockrooms, and ensuring product accuracy and organization.
Labeling & Regulatory Compliance
Print and apply compliant labels per Iowa and Oregon cannabis regulations; verify label accuracy and consistency.
Maintain accurate documentation and follow procedures to support audit readiness.
Cross-Location & Retail Support
Assist with packaging needs at the Oregon retail location, including label delivery and presentation support.
Help ensure standardized product presentation across multiple sites.
Safety, Cleanliness & Quality Control
Promote and follow OSHA and company safety standards; conduct routine checks of work areas and equipment.
Perform quality control checks for weight, sealing, and labeling accuracy; report and correct issues promptly.
Process Efficiency & Reporting
Identify workflow issues or delays and recommend improvements to supervisors or managers.
Communicate status updates, discrepancies, and team needs to leadership regularly.
Extraction Assistance
Support extraction processes by preparing biomass, operating equipment, and packaging concentrate products and vape cartridges.
Assist with lab equipment cleaning and maintain a clean, organized production environment.
Working Conditions:
Work duties may require sedentary activities, active standing, stooping and/or kneeling.
The production facility operates 365 days a year with shifts typically occurring between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Job responsibilities occasionally fall outside of typical shifts.
The production facility may have strong odors and varying temperatures due to the cultivation and processing of cannabis.
Employees may be required to work in confined spaces, such as plant growing areas or extraction rooms.
Exposure to potential allergens, such as pollen or plant materials.
The use of chemicals and pesticides is common in a cannabis production facility, which may require employees to follow strict safety protocols and wear PPE.
Noise levels in the facility may be loud due to equipment or machinery operations.
The facility has strict security measures, including video surveillance and restricted access, to ensure compliance with regulations and prevent theft.
Regular cleaning and sanitization of the work area required to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
Able to work in low oxygen areas.
Regularly lift up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift up to 200 lbs with assistance
Perform frequent bending, reaching, and carrying of heavy items
Stand for extended periods (up to 8 hours per shift)
Operate computers, tablets, and related productivity equipment proficiently
Remain in designated work areas for up to 8 hours, excluding legally mandated breaks
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Must be at least 21 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
1-3 years of experience in packaging, manufacturing, or a regulated production environment (cannabis experience a plus)
Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow SOP’s and regulatory requirements
Working knowledge of packaging equipment, labeling systems and safety protocols
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and comfortable with digital record-keeping
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 200 lbs occasionally with assistance
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced setting
Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record
Must remain compliant with all applicable cannabis industry regulations
Benefits and Compensation:
Pay rate between $17.00 - $24.04/hr.
Employee discount includes 50% for Iowa medical cannabis card holders
Perfect attendance incentive program.
Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Sick Leave (PSL).
Holiday Pay for anyone working New Years Day, 4/20, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Iowa Cannabis Company is an equal opportunity employer that believes in promoting a diverse workplace and creating a working environment in which all employees are provided with equal employment opportunities. The company will not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other protected class or characteristic established under applicable federal, state or local statute or ordinance. On May 12, 2017, Governor Terry Branstad signed House File 524 into law, allowing use of medical cannabidiol to treat certain debilitating medical conditions. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health: "The Act provides that a person recommend, possess, use, dispense, deliver, transport, or administer cannabidiol if the recommendation, possession, use, dispensing, delivery, transporting, or administering is in accordance with chapter 124E of the Iowa Code." This law also allows patients and designated primary caregivers to possess cannabidiol and requires the recommendation of a board certified physician. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Iowa Cannabis Company? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
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Iowa Cannabis Company is an equal opportunity employer that believes in promoting a diverse workplace and creating a working environment in which all employees are provided with equal employment opportunities. The company will not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other protected class or characteristic established under applicable federal, state or local statute or ordinance. On May 12, 2017, Governor Terry Branstad signed House File 524 into law, allowing use of medical cannabidiol to treat certain debilitating medical conditions. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health: "The Act provides that a person recommend, possess, use, dispense, deliver, transport, or administer cannabidiol if the recommendation, possession, use, dispensing, delivery, transporting, or administering is in accordance with chapter 124E of the Iowa Code." This law also allows patients and designated primary caregivers to possess cannabidiol and requires the recommendation of a board certified physician. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Iowa Cannabis Company? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
* indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Preferred First Name Email * Phone * Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Are you at least 21 years of age at the time you are submitting this application? * Select... What is your highest level of completed education? * Select... Can you provide documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the United States? * Select... Are you willing to consent to a criminal background check? * Select... How many years of supervisory experience do you have? * Rate your cannabis knowledge on a scale from 1-10. In a few sentences tell us why you gave yourself the rating. * Can you commit to coming to work sober? * Select... Are you able to receive direct deposit? * Select... Why are you applying to work at Iowa Cannabis Company? * Have you been interviewed for a position with Iowa Cannabis Company previously? * Select... How were you referred to apply today? If referred by current employee, please give their full name. * In a few sentences tell us why you are the best person to hire for this position? * Do you have reliable transportation? * Select... What is your scheduling availability? * This is a 40 hour a week position with variable overtime requirements. Can you commit to work 40 hours a week + overtime? * Select... SMS Consent: Do you agree to receive mobile messages from us in relation to this job application? Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt-out of future messaging. Reply HELP for help. View our Privacy & SMS Policy: https://www.candgmanagement.com/privacy-policy * Select... Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Iowa Cannabis Company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury
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