Manufacturing Operator I

divAt Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation, our mission is to create the highest quality medicine that changes people’s lives. We stand beside all who believe in safe, legal and effective access to this powerful medicine. As fellow Texans, we see this as our responsibility to take care of our neighbors. Our vision is to transform Texas through the power and the truth of medical cannabis. span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"We work alongside physicians and their patients with current qualifying conditions to supply prescription cannabis that can change lives./span/divdivbr/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"This role is responsible producing high-quality medical cannabis products in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner. The primary responsibilities of the role will be executing specific assigned prep, production, packaging, inspection, and post-production tasks while maintaining strict adherence to SOPs, company, and regulatory standards to support the production plan.nbsp;nbsp;/span/divbr/br/bEssential Functions: /bbr/liPerform efficient, safe, and accurate work for all assigned tasks, ensuring compliance with company SOPs, state policies, and product specifications.nbsp;nbsp;/liliWork to ensure daily production schedule and goals set by Manufacturing Manager/Supervisor are met.nbsp;nbsp;/liliComplete production tasks with consistency and quality while maintaining reasonable speed as dictated by department standards.nbsp;/liliMaintain meticulous records for all manufacturing activities to meet operational, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements.nbsp;/liliAwareness of company quality and compliance standards for each product type.nbsp;/liliServe as line inspector of products, ensuring every product meets strict quality control requirements. Record, quarantine, and dispose of non-conforming products following proper procedures.nbsp;/liliOperate filling/packaging machines and other equipment.nbsp;/liliConduct routine cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment.nbsp;/liliMaintain high level of cleanliness of all department equipment, production areas, and tools according to company procedures which may include sweeping, mopping, and sanitization of environment, and work surfaces.nbsp;/liliCollect, log, and destroy process waste, scrap, and regular waste per company procedures.nbsp;/libr/br/bAdditional Responsibilities: /bbr/liStartup and shutdown of assigned processes to maintain balanced workflow and meet production needs, occasionally during non-traditional working hours (i.e., second/night-shift).nbsp;/liliReport and document inefficiencies and downtime to identify process issues, working with the team to resolve in a timely manner, escalating to supervisor as required.nbsp;/liliSupport maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service when needed.nbsp;/libr/br/bWhat You’ll Need to Succeed: /bbr/li1+ year of experience in manufacturing/packaging environments, food and beverage, commercial kitchens, labs. Cannabis industry experience preferred. Edibles/Infusions experience a plus.nbsp;/liliExperience working with laboratory and/or industrial food processing and preparation equipment preferred.nbsp;/liliAbility to effectively manage change and adjust comfortably to new people and processes.nbsp;/liliFlexibility in a quick moving, growing industry. Experience in a startup and/or high-growth environment preferred.nbsp;nbsp;/liliHigh school diploma or equivalent required.nbsp;nbsp;/liliReliability with time and attendance.nbsp;/liliAbility to work well individually and as part of a team.nbsp;/liliStrong time management and organizational skills.nbsp;/liliExtraordinary attention to detail.nbsp;/liliContinuous improvement mindset.nbsp;/liliExperience and working knowledge of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality control procedures (QC) preferred.nbsp;/liliFamiliarity or experience with GMP preferred/liliMust be able to wear appropriate PPE at all times.nbsp;/liliMust be able to stand for extended periods of time.nbsp;/liliRequires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.nbsp;/liliFrequently lifts, loads, unloads, moves, positions, and transports items up to 50 pounds.nbsp;/liliThis person may be exposed to dust, kief, cleaning chemicals, and fumes. Although systems are in place to remove these byproducts, there is still exposure to some degree.nbsp;nbsp;/liliFrequently works in spaces with bright lights, mechanical noise.nbsp;/libr/br/divTexas Original Compassionate Cultivation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer./div