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Green Thumb Industries (GTI) · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Quality Technician (Monday-Friday 4pm-12:30am)

Centreville, Maryland, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $21/hr

Green Thumb Industries is dedicated to promoting well-being through the power of cannabis. The Quality Technician will be responsible for performing daily verification activities to ensure compliance with regulations and customer expectations, managing product quality tracking systems, and assisting with audits and quality training.

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Responsibilities

Supports the Quality Department and ensures all employees understand and follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Perform incoming inspections of materials received and ensure compliance with all specifications and requirements

Execute in-process and finished product sampling as required

Conducts positive release of all finished goods, which includes review of in-process batch documentation, packaging, labeling, logbooks, test results against internal specifications, and other production paperwork as required

Ensures good documentation practices are followed and all records are filed and maintained accordingly

Assist with segregation, control, and disposition of non-conforming product

Identify, recommend, and perform quality training as needed

Ensure maintenance and control of production quality records

Assist Quality Manager and production personnel in the investigation of root causes of quality incidents and non-conformances and assist with documenting and performing corrective and preventative actions

Continually study the existing quality system and make recommendations for improvements

Perform improvement projects as identified

Monitors compliance to established current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidance

Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow general GMP and food safety guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect product safety, product quality or personnel safety

Maintain and foster a positive work atmosphere

Perform pre-operation inspection and sanitation verification of production areas as required

Perform allergen and environmental swabbing activities as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Manufacturing Practices (GMP)FoodDrug Administration (FDA)Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)Product samplingRegulated industry experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteCannabis lawsProblem solvingAttention to detailWork independently

Required

Perform daily verification activities to ensure compliance with regulations and customer expectations

Manage product quality tracking systems, state regulatory standards, internal and external audits

Support the Quality Department and ensure all employees understand and follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Perform incoming inspections of materials received and ensure compliance with all specifications and requirements

Execute in-process and finished product sampling as required

Conduct positive release of all finished goods, including review of in-process batch documentation, packaging, labeling, logbooks, test results against internal specifications, and other production paperwork

Ensure good documentation practices are followed and all records are filed and maintained accordingly

Assist with segregation, control, and disposition of non-conforming product

Identify, recommend, and perform quality training as needed

Ensure maintenance and control of production quality records

Assist Quality Manager and production personnel in the investigation of root causes of quality incidents and non-conformances

Perform corrective and preventative actions

Study the existing quality system and make recommendations for improvements

Perform improvement projects as identified

Monitor compliance to established current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidance

Adhere to safe work practices, follow general GMP and food safety guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure product quality is maintained

Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect product safety, product quality or personnel safety

Maintain and foster a positive work atmosphere

Perform pre-operation inspection and sanitation verification of production areas as required

Perform allergen and environmental swabbing activities as needed

Must pass all required background checks

Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

Must possess valid driver's license

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

Preferred

Associate degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience

Prior experience in regulated industry in healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods (food), or cannabis is highly desired

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) experience is highly desired

Strong experience with product sampling and inspection

Knowledge and skills required to work in a fast paced and challenging environment

Ability to follow written procedures and monitor others for adherence to written procedures

Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks and problem solve effectively

Exceptional computer skills in Microsoft® Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word)

Solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations or a passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws