Manufacturing Technician

The Manufacturing Technician (MT) will follow standard procedures to package various liquid and solid materials into final product forms. The MT assists in operating semi-automated equipment to fill, package and prepare products for shipment. The MT will use traceability and manufacturing resource planning software systems to track and report batches produced and sold. The MT reports directly to the Production Manager and will help manage work related to packaging and labeling of products and shipments.

The ideal candidate will:

• have (5) years of manufacturing (or equivalent) experience.
• be willing and able to learn how to operate and troubleshoot equipment.
• be able to prioritize and multitask in a face paced environment.
• take pride in their work and share responsibility for the quality of the products produced.
• be very detail oriented when it comes to weighing, measuring, and recording data.
• have good mechanical systems troubleshooting skills.
• have familiarity with lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing, packaging, and fulfilment of final products.
• Routine facilities and equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Equipment and process setup, and troubleshooting.
• Documentation of work, using company forms and computer systems.
• Maintaining clean and organized work areas.
• Maintenance of packaging equipment.
• Contribution to continuous improvement initiatives.

Education & Knowledge:

• High-school degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree a plus.
• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age and pass a background check.
• Understanding of Cannabis processing and packaging operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidate must have at least (1) Year of manufacturing experience in Cannabis.
• Ability to closely follow procedures.
• Ability to accurately document work output.
• High-level of manual dexterity and visual acuity.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft and Google products and systems.
• Ability to lift and transport 50 lbs.
• Reliable, and always on time.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to periodically lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, kneel, bend, and reach.
• Requires the ability to operate a personal computer, manufacturing equipment, etc.
• Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
• Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level is moderate-high.
• The physical exertion is moderate-high.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment and may require use of personal protection equipment to limit exposure to chemicals or other hazards found within a manufacturing/production environment such as gloves, safety glasses, etc.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications must be completed online for employment consideration.

The Puyallup Tribal Cannabis Enterprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status or ancestry, sexual orientation or sensory, mental, physical, or other non-disqualifying disability. Indian Preference will be applied to hiring of this position as defined in Title 25, U.S. Code, Chapter 14, Subchapter V, Sections 472 and 473.