Green Thumb Industries (GTI)
Machine Operator (2nd Shift)
Green Thumb Industries (GTI), Centreville, Maryland, United States, 21617
As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for setting up, safely operating, and ensuring basic maintenance of a variety of pieces of automated and semi-automated machinery to make high quality cannabis products. The Machine Operator is also responsible for ensuring that all products meet our standards (including product formulas, visual appearance, packaging, etc.), inspecting and ensuring equipment is ready to run, adjusting equipment to run at optimal speed while ensuring safety and quality.
Responsibilities Safety:
Follow all department specific safety practices including the use of PPE
Responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the designated work area, including supporting all 5S requirements
Remain compliant with all safety training requirements
Promptly report safety concerns, including near miss situations
Production:
Perform equipment inspections, calibrations, line centering, etc. to ensure the successful operation of equipment.
Responsible for increasing operational efficiency and reducing waste through ownership, teamwork, communication, and collaboration.
Work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity standards
Follow SOP’s and work instructions to complete the tasks according to company standards
Work in a quick and efficient manner and strives to consistently increase productivity
Responsible for regular maintenance and cleaning of all equipment.
Participate in trial runs, new product development projects and training of other employees.
Work in a team environment and be part of building a positive environment
Quality & Compliance:
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to improve and promote quality
Perform in-process and post-process quality assurance testing and conducting visual inspections to ensure all product meets or exceed our strict specifications and patient’s expectations.
Ensure 100% compliance involving proper weighing, data recording, product tracking, and security awareness throughout all times.
Teamwork (makes the dream work):
Participate in daily communication meetings
Elevate issues to a lead, direct manager, and HR as appropriate
Create a positive working environment
Escalate areas of process improvement
Perform any additional tasks assigned by a manager or lead
Qualifications
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; associates degree or certifications preferred
Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks
Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift equipment or plants up to 50 lbs. for extended periods
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment
Must be able to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements
Must be able to work at heights
Prior experience running automated equipment
Basic math and mechanical skills
Curiosity to understand how the equipment works to support troubleshooting or process improvements
Effectively follow state and company compliance requirements
Excellent customer service, time management and organization skills
Prior cannabis experience not required
Additional Requirements
Must pass any and all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.
Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product.
Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).
As set forth in Green Thumb’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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Responsibilities Safety:
Follow all department specific safety practices including the use of PPE
Responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the designated work area, including supporting all 5S requirements
Remain compliant with all safety training requirements
Promptly report safety concerns, including near miss situations
Production:
Perform equipment inspections, calibrations, line centering, etc. to ensure the successful operation of equipment.
Responsible for increasing operational efficiency and reducing waste through ownership, teamwork, communication, and collaboration.
Work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity standards
Follow SOP’s and work instructions to complete the tasks according to company standards
Work in a quick and efficient manner and strives to consistently increase productivity
Responsible for regular maintenance and cleaning of all equipment.
Participate in trial runs, new product development projects and training of other employees.
Work in a team environment and be part of building a positive environment
Quality & Compliance:
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to improve and promote quality
Perform in-process and post-process quality assurance testing and conducting visual inspections to ensure all product meets or exceed our strict specifications and patient’s expectations.
Ensure 100% compliance involving proper weighing, data recording, product tracking, and security awareness throughout all times.
Teamwork (makes the dream work):
Participate in daily communication meetings
Elevate issues to a lead, direct manager, and HR as appropriate
Create a positive working environment
Escalate areas of process improvement
Perform any additional tasks assigned by a manager or lead
Qualifications
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; associates degree or certifications preferred
Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks
Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift equipment or plants up to 50 lbs. for extended periods
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment
Must be able to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements
Must be able to work at heights
Prior experience running automated equipment
Basic math and mechanical skills
Curiosity to understand how the equipment works to support troubleshooting or process improvements
Effectively follow state and company compliance requirements
Excellent customer service, time management and organization skills
Prior cannabis experience not required
Additional Requirements
Must pass any and all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.
Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product.
Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).
As set forth in Green Thumb’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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