Packaging Associate - DCM Services : Job Details

The shift for this role is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Growing medical and recreational cannabis manufacturers on the East Coast. Our mission is simple: grow the highest-quality weed at prices everyone can afford.

We're looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to democratize cannabis-or as we like to say, to Weed the People.

With a dialed-in grow operation and a bold new brand refresh, we're ready to dominate the MD/DC market-and have a little fun while we're at it.

Packaging Associate

Our Packaging Associate will be responsible for finalizing finished flower units and assisting the Packaging Manager and Machine Operator with any tasks related to the bagging machine. This position will assist with all machine-related tasks. Additionally, this Associate should expect to meet strict daily goals, quantities, and quality of finished products.

Your role in caring for our company:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Responsible for following all standard operating procedures (SOP) operational guidelines, verbal directives, training information, and policies when performing duties.
• Maintain up to date accurate scale logs and a clean and organized work environment.
• Pre-opening of pre-packed finished flower bags.
• Review completed units to verify correct weight and detect any visual defects.
• Application of all necessary labels.
• Counting completed units into predetermined case pack sizes.
• Assist in day-to-day cleaning of the machine.
• Complete duties on time and willingness to accept additional job duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers about daily production output.
• Flex to other departments to assist as needed and allowed within the production schedule.
• Must be comfortable working in environments with varying temperatures from 55°-85°.

All other duties as necessary.

Qualifications we ask you to have:

• For legal reasons, all employees need to be at least 21 years of age.
• You will be asked to pass a Federal and State criminal history background check.
• We ask that you have at least a high school diploma/GED.

Addition skills which will help you excel in your role:

• Ability and comfort with using power-operated machine tools.
• Comfortable using technology/computers to operate machine(s).
• Comfortable working around high-speed machinery.
• Comfortable with heights (up to 12 feet).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, our machinery is imperative to the lifecycle and proper care of our plants!
• Desire and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
• Maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers.
• Strong work ethic; must be accountable and proactive.
• Ability to work at a fast pace in a high production environment.
• We ask that you do not have allergies to plant materials or nitrile gloves; this position requires daily exposure to cannabis plants and nitrile gloves. 

Work Schedule/Location:

• On-site 5 days a week.

Please make sure you are willing and able to perform the following:

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• This position requires an inordinate amount of sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, scooping, twisting, and reaching in full range of motion to complete physical tasks.
• This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted, up to 80lbs assisted, and at times 10lbs. above your head.
• This position is similar to an assembly line, in that it will be completing repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
• This position requires the ability to work in a cannabis growing facility, there will be strong odors, bright lights, and various noises throughout the workday.
• This position will require PPE to be worn throughout the workday to include scrubs, masks, gloves, and hairnets while working with the plants. DCM will provide scrubs, gloves, and hair nets to all employees.

Our Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance AD&D
• 401K
• DCM Product/Merch Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive pay
• Industry Discounts

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

DCM Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. DCM Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at DCM Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DCM Inc. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.