Job Summary/ Purpose: Machine Operator will be required to operate various production equipment while leading a small team of production associates to complete the run with commitment to accuracy, quality, and efficiency.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible to adhere to and maintain and promote a positive company culture.
• Responsible to lead and motivate a small team of production associates working underneath them on various production equipment.
• Promote and maintain the highest level of cleanliness inside the production area and facility by routinely cleaning and sterilizing equipment
• Prepare the correct equipment and supporting items for all the production associates in preparation for the start up.
• Set up, calibrate, and clean machine in advance of a production cycle.
• Lead change overs of machinery and ensure equipment is put back together properly and calibrated.
• Troubleshoot issues that may occur during operation of equipment.
• Execute and lead packing orders within Health Canada standards, Customer specifications, and company procedures.
• Ensure and uphold quality standards throughout production run of cannabis and packaging materials.
• Responsible to oversee and ensure documentation is correct for the entire run and all materials match up with specific runs. Including but not limited to labels, packaging/ material specs, Lot #, Strain, Brand, and inspections of product.
• Ensure and review accuracy in data entry and ensure production forms are filled out correctly and consistently.
• Communicate effectively with management and other departments as needed.
• Confirm and review accuracy on reconciliation of materials and cannabis.
• Ensures team adheres to safety requirements and ensures proper PPE is always worn, including by not limited to steel toe shoes, facemasks, respirators, hearing protection, lab coat, and gloves.
• Ensure team is in compliance with SOPs as they relate to daily work activities compliance with regulations to the Cannabis Act
• Look for opportunities for improvements, monitor outputs closely, and motivate staff to full efficiency potential.
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Must be able to read and write English and communicate with employees effectively.
• Must be able to lead and direct a small team.
• Must be Self-directed and motivated.
• Able to perform tedious/repetitive tasks with a high level of quality and attention to detail.
• Physical ability to lift to 50lbs
• Must have a clear criminal record (background checks will be conducted prior to start date)
• Work with respirator, face mask, and/ or hearing protection for an extended time.
• Prolonged standing, lifting, squatting, and/or bending.
• Long hours may be required on occasion and overtime as required.
• Previous Cannabis and/or production machine operator experience is an asset.
• Previous knowledge of GPP, GAP and/or GMP regulations considered an asset
• Previous experience leading or supervising a group considered an asset.

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not constructed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Auxly Leamington Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Staples, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you reside in Ontario? Will you be available to work in Staples, Ontario?

Experience:

• Machine Operator in the cannabis industry: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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