Packaging Associate

**Company Overview**

Connecticut Contract Manufacturing (ConnCM) is a licensed cannabis manufacturer in Westbrook, Connecticut. ConnCM is Connecticut’s trusted production partner for the contract manufacturing of the finest cannabis products, pioneering cutting-edge technology, and setting the gold standard in production. Committed to exceptional quality and unparalleled expertise, ConnCM adheres to FDA-grade operations in a state-of-the-art facility that complies with Connecticut’s Pharmaceutical Manufacturing standards. We supply best-in-class products to the Connecticut cannabis market. We are the manufacturing partner of choice for some of the largest brands in the cannabis industry.

**Position Overview**

The Packaging Associate is responsible for the packaging of our cannabis products, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high-quality efficiency standards. The Packaging Associate packages and prepares all products for distribution by performing all packaging tasks, including assisting with filling, labeling, packaging, storage, and record-keeping of finished cannabis-infused products.

**What We Offer**
- Sick Pay / PTO Accrual
- Career Development
- Advancement Opportunities

**Key Responsibilities**
- Carry out all packaging and labeling procedures in an efficient manner that also complies with state regulations, GMPs, SOPs, and all applicable laboratory procedures.
- Proper setup and operation of filling, packaging and labeling equipment.
- Perform daily equipment checks and calibrations and perform corrective and preventative maintenance on associated equipment as required to maintain efficient operations.
- Assist in monitoring and managing equipment, supplies, and inventory.
- Weighing and counting products.
- Achieve daily output goals as assigned.
- Execute all filling and packaging procedures in an efficient manner in compliance with Company SOPs and all applicable manufacturing procedures.
- Clean-up work areas and equipment and remove and properly dispose of debris and packaging waste.
- Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and regulations, including food safety, when applicable.
- Ad-hoc responsibilities as reasonably required.

**Working Conditions**
- This is a hands-on, manufacturing position working in an indoor production environment with the possibility of contact with food ingredients, chocolate, candy, water, solvents, etc.
- Baking, cannabis, or other ingredients may be present on surfaces and in the air.

**Skills & Competencies**
- Ability to follow instructions and use your hands to create package products, including food products.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Friendly and competent communication and willingness to work on a team.
- Commitment to the company and its policies.
- Highly organized with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently. 
- Willingness to ask questions to gain independence and expertise.
- Quick counting capabilities.

**Qualifications**
- **Must be able to prove eligibility to work in the US.**:

- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, food production, packaging, or management role, preferably in the cannabis industry.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and all other relevant pre-employment steps.
- Must have High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be 21+.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs. when required.
- Kneeling, squatting, lifting, bending, walking, pivoting, and standing are also required.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Westbrook, CT 06498: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person