Position Summary
The Packaging Associate is responsible for supporting packaging operations in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner while maintaining product quality, accurate documentation, inventory accuracy, and regulatory requirements. This role works collaboratively with team members and cross-functional departments to achieve production goals in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Follow all Good Production Practices (GPP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and regulatory requirements, including compliance with the Cannabis Act.
· Perform packaging activities safely, efficiently, and accurately while maintaining product quality and meeting production targets.
· Complete line clearances, reconciliations, in-process quality checks, and all required documentation accurately and on time.
· Maintain accurate production records to support product traceability, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
· Utilize computers and electronic systems to complete production documentation, access work instructions, record production information, and support daily operations.
· Perform inventory transactions and maintain accurate inventory records using company inventory management systems.
· Verify materials, components, and finished goods to ensure inventory accuracy and product traceability.
· Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work environment through proper cleaning, sanitation, material handling, and waste disposal practices.
· Demonstrate strong attention to detail to ensure product integrity, consistency, and compliance with quality standards.
· Identify and communicate safety, quality, inventory, process, or production concerns in a timely manner and support efforts to resolve issues.
· Work collaboratively with team members and cross-functional departments to achieve production goals while maintaining a positive and respectful work environment.
· Adapt to changing priorities and support multiple products, processes, and production areas as required.
· Participate in continuous improvement, 5S, workplace organization, and operational excellence initiatives.
· Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a commitment to safety, quality, attendance, and productivity expectations.
Qualifications & Skills
· Previous experience in a manufacturing, packaging, production, or warehouse environment is considered an asset.
· Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
· Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
· Comfortable using computers, production software, and electronic documentation systems.
· Experience with inventory management, ERP, warehouse, or inventory tracking systems is an asset.
· Strong communication and teamwork skills.
· Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
· Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and standing for extended periods.
· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when required.
· Familiarity with GPP, quality systems, and regulated manufacturing environments is an asset.
