Production Technician

New Westminster, BC

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Technician is an essential member of the Leaf Infusions operation. We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude, who is detail oriented and adaptable. Computer skills and previous experience in production/manufacturing environment is a plus.

As a Production Technician, you are:

  • You are a vocal leader with a passion for cannabis – passion for, and experience with cannabis is an asset, but not required.
  • You lead by example and strive for excellence in your work.
  • When you see something that needs to be done, you step up and help do it!

Roles and Responsibilities:

Production Manufacturing Support

  • Take charge of our to deliver the portion of the daily production schedule assigned to you by Supervisors.
  • Lead daily production activities as assigned by Supervisors.
  • Processing activities, including formulation, manufacturing of products.
  • Extraction activities, assisting the lead extraction technicians.
  • Packaging activities, including products packaging, topical production, vape cartridge production, gummy packaging and concentrate portioning.
  • Take ownership of the delivery of our standard operating procedures for the production activity you are leading.
  • Promote and maintain the highest levels of cleanliness; ensure all sanitation criteria are met.
  • Help track and maintain consumable inventory levels.
  • Complete inventory and quality record-keeping accurately and timely.
  • Own production equipment: Understand how all production equipment works and be able to learn how to operate them.
  • Assist the Production Supervisors to ensure preventative maintenance schedules are adhered to and breakdowns are corrected in a timely fashion.
  • Provide feedback to Production Supervisors on improvement opportunities for our equipment.
  • Take part in Continuous Improvement projects as directed by Production Supervisors.
  • Maintain KPI tracking files accurately and on-time.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

  • 1+ years of experience in a fast-paced production setting with at least 20 staff members.
  • Experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Demonstrated excellence in communication, problem solving and organization.
  • Ability to self-manage – understand what needs to be done and do it!
  • Strong attention to detail.

Job Details:

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
  • Expected hours: 40 per week
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday