GreenThumb Ltd · 5 hours ago
Quality Assurance Technician (1st Shift)
Centreville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $21/hrGreen Thumb is a company dedicated to promoting well-being through the power of cannabis. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician responsible for ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations for raw materials and finished products.
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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
Required
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
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
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
Must have the knowledge and skills required to work in a fast paced and challenging environment
Must be able to work variable day shifts dependent on business need
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)
Should have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations or a passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws
Prior cannabis experience not required
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discount
Mental Health Programs
401(k)
Daily Pay
Supplemental Insurance
Perks Marketplace
Flexible Spending Account / Health Spending Account
And much more
Company
GreenThumb Ltd
A national brand, owned locally. GreenThumb is a national franchise business with over 220 branches all over the U.K.
Founded in 1986
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-06-18Acquired
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