Packaging Engineer jobs in District of Columbia

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

DCM, Inc. is a fast-growing, high-quality medical and recreational cannabis manufacturer seeking motivated and accountable individuals to join our team! Our mission is to grow more than the world's best Cannabis. We're growing a better world. One that's more caring, compassionate, understanding, and informed. Every day we learn a bit more about the unlimited potential cannabis holds, and there's nothing we like more than sharing it with you. Because to us, cannabis is much more than a plant; it's our chance to change the world, one person, one patient, one policy at a time.

Packaging Manager

Our Packaging Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the timely creation and packaging of all flower items. The Production Manager will help guide our Packaging Associates effectively in a high-paced and demanding environment and supervises the day-to-day pre-roll and packaging processes in accordance with company standards. This position also manages the teams and time to ensure that production goals are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Maintain clean working environment and ensure safety and compliance.
• Enforce PPE guidelines in accordance with company policy.
• Oversee soft goods inventory of packaging supplies.
• Delegate daily tasks to Packaging Associates and Machine Operators effectively to ensure maximum productivity in partnership with General Manager.
• Analyze data collected during each phase of the packaging process to prevent divergence.
• Ensure cleaning of individuals stations and scales in accordance with state regulations and company standards.
• Survey the daily cleaning/ calibration of machinery and equipment used and maintain cleanliness standards as well as cleaning/ maintenance logs.
• Conduct quality checks of products and processes.
• Oversee operation of Futerola and WeighPak and ensure compliance with operator's manual and Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure completion of production logs through Go Canvas for each phase to be used for METRC support.
• QC/QA of Products
• Track the production speed of individual associates and maintain accurate data logs.
• Conduct biannual reviews with team members.
• Maintain payroll amongst team members.
• Retains and develops top performers by understanding individuals' motivations and providing additional feedback.
• Addresses low performance quickly, compassionately, and in alignment with company policies.
• Work cohesively with various departments and provides operational support when deemed necessary and approved by management.
• Collaborates effectively with Human Resources and Department Head
• Must be comfortable working in environments with varying temperatures from 55°-85°
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• 3-5 years of of management experience.
• ERP experience preferred.
• CPG & Manufacturing or FDA regulated industry experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills are needed.
• Ability and comfort with using power-operated machine tools.
• Comfortable using technology/computers to operate machine.
• Ability and willingness to pivot to other tasks quickly.
• Comfortable working around high-speed machinery.
• Comfortable with heights (up to 12 feet).

Addition skills which will help you excel in your role:

• Willing and able to work in 85 degree temperatures with up to 80% humidity levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to foster collaboration and team environment.
• Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
• Ability to maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers.
• Strong work ethics - be accountable and proactive.
• Ability to maintain strong attention to detail throughout entire shift.
• We ask that you do not have allergies to plant materials or nitrile gloves; job requires daily exposure to cannabis plants and nitrile gloves.
• Ability to follow specific protocols and strictly adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.

This is not your average desk job! Please make sure you are willing and able to perform the following:

Reasonable accommodations 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
• Must be capable of sitting for extended periods of time, lift objects on a regular basis, and perform daily repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted and up to 80lbs assisted.
• As this is a cannabis growing facility, there will be strong odors, bright lights, and various noises throughout the workday.
• Employees are asked to wear 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you 21 years of age or older?
• Do you currently grow your own cannabis plants?
• What are your salary requirements?
• What interested you about applying for a job with DCM Inc.?

Experience:

• packaging: 5 years (Required)
• management: 3 years (Required)
• METRC: 1 year (Preferred)
• cannabis industry: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC (Required)

Work Location: In person