Packaging Specialist

Become a Packaging Specialist with our Boulder-based, quality-driven cannabis company client that's looking for detail-oriented, reliable individuals to join the fast-paced production team. In this temporary, entry-level role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring finished products are packaged with the utmost care and precision. Hands-on cannabis packaging experience Fast-paced, quality-focused environment

Job Duties:

Prepare containers and packaging materials for finished products Measure, weigh, and package cannabis products in required gram increments Package products into the correct containers according to established specifications Assist with labeling outgoing products and orders Operate packaging equipment according to product and process requirements Other facility tasks as needed Physical requirements include the ability to: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including up and down stairs without assistance Stand for extended periods of time Bend, push, pull, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach overhead regularly Perform repetitive tasks, particularly with hands and wrists Use both fine and gross motor skills to handle tools, packaging materials, and equipment Working conditions are typical of a manufacturing environment and may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, sharp tools, dust, fumes, airborne particles, temperature changes, and loud noise. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and must be worn as required.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years of age and have an active MED Badge Previous hands-on experience gramming cannabis products, including hash, preferred Reliable transportation Must be punctual, dependable, and have strong attention to detail.

About Vangst:

Vangst is the cannabis industry's hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry's go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry's leading businesses. Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry. Vangst's headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others. Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.