Lead Quality Control Technician

About Garden Greens: Garden Greens, LLC (GG, LLC) is one of New Jersey’s premiere cannabis cultivators, with a longstanding legacy of producing agriculture at scale in the Garden State since 1919. In every facet of our business, we maintain our relationship with cannabis as a force for good. We commit to professionalism, integrity, respect, and high standards of productivity. Garden Greens requires a diverse team of exceptional individuals to meet our objectives and achieve our goals.

Summary of Position:

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented QC Technician Lead to join our team. The QC Lead is responsible for overseeing the sifting and inspection of cannabis buds to ensure they meet the company’s quality standards. This role involves managing a team of QC Technicians, ensuring compliance with established procedures, and maintaining the quality and efficiency of the sifting and inspection process. The QC Lead will also handle performance metrics and ensure that processing targets are consistently met.

Key

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision and Team Management:
• Oversee and lead the QC team in sifting and inspecting cannabis buds.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for daily production to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Provide guidance and training to QC Technicians on SOP compliance and quality standards.
• Conduct one-on-one coaching and performance improvement plans as necessary.
• Ensure the team meets the daily processing target of 15 pounds per person of sifted material.

Sifting and Inspection Process:

• Verify that all equipment (sifters, cambros, trim bins, etc.) is clean and in proper working condition.
• Ensure that material to be sifted is correctly labeled and documented.
• Monitor the sifting process, ensuring proper categorization of buds (Big Buds, Small Buds, Tinies).
• Conduct visual inspections to identify and address mold, botrytis, poor trim jobs, and larf.
• Document quantities of sifted buds and any issues identified during inspection.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of sifting and inspection activities.
• Track performance metrics and prepare reports on daily processing rates and quality issues.
• Document any corrective actions taken and reasons for such actions.
• Ensure compliance with all documentation requirements as per the SOP.

Quality Control and Compliance:

• Enforce adherence to the Quality Control Sifting and Inspection SOP.
• Ensure that all quality standards are met and maintained.
• Handle non-compliance issues and take corrective actions as needed.

Training and Development:

• Provide ongoing training and refresher courses for QC personnel.
• Stay updated on changes to SOPs and quality standards, implementing necessary adjustments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality control or inspection role, preferably in the cannabis industry.
• Strong understanding of sifting and inspection processes, as well as quality control standards.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle performance metrics and address performance issues effectively.
• Proficient in using inspection tools and equipment.

Previous experience in Quality Control, supporting cannabis industry.

Exposure to and working knowledge of manual and computer-generated batch records and records keeping complying with state regulations.

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standard operating procedures, checklists, and protocols.

WORK CONTEXT Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks.

Must be able to navigate through corporate office environments with or without the use of mobility aids.

Must have the manual dexterity to complete job functions with or without accommodation.

Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions

Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise) Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance.

ADA Statement: You must be able to perform all the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. If you need accommodations during the application/interview/hiring process, please reach out to our HR team at HR@ggcann.com

EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment. Our goal is to be comprised of a diverse workforce that is representative, at all levels, of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin protected veterans’ status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

GG, LLC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a collaborative work environment in an emerging market. The job description is representative of typical duties and responsibilities for the position, and it is not all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the company to fluctuate with business needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Vineland, NJ 08360 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20