Job Description
🌿 Production Assistant
📍 Location: Flint, MI
🕒 Schedule: Full-Time | 40+ Hours/Week
💰 Pay: Based on experience
📈 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Discounts (eligibility after 90 days)
About the Role
We are seeking an
experienced Cannabis Production Assistant to support day-to-day operations within our licensed cannabis processing and production facility. This position works under the direction of the Head of Production to carry out responsibilities related to
pre-roll and extraction processes, packaging, inventory management, compliance, and team coordination .
👉 The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of
Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) requirements, possess prior experience in cannabis production, and exhibit leadership potential in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Production & Inventory Control
- Assist in the execution of daily production tasks including pre-roll preparation, extraction support, weighing, labeling, and packaging of cannabis products.
- Maintain accurate batch records , ensure product traceability, and complete real-time data entry in METRC or other internal tracking systems in accordance with state requirements.
- Support the development and tracking of product SKUs, batch IDs, and labeling requirements in compliance with CRA regulations.
- Ensure all packaging, receiving, and shipping activities meet company SOPs and regulatory standards.
Operational Efficiency & Compliance
- Monitor and ensure adherence to production schedules, operational KPIs (throughput, yield, labor efficiency), and departmental goals.
- Partner with the Head of Production to allocate labor and equipment resources effectively based on production needs.
- Conduct regular audits to verify product quality, compliance documentation, and regulatory accuracy.
- Oversee and enforce workplace safety procedures , including sanitation protocols, PPE usage , and OSHA-aligned practices.
- Ensure readiness for each shift , including preparation of materials, documents, and inventory.
- Promptly report any material shortages, staffing issues , or process deviations to management.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or vocational training in manufacturing or cannabis operations preferred.
- Must have a minimum of 1–2 years of experience in cannabis processing, cannabis production, or cannabis warehouse operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of CRA regulations , seed-to-sale tracking (METRC) , and general cannabis compliance practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to give and receive instruction clearly.
- Working knowledge of production metrics and workflow optimization.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and operate with professionalism in a regulated environment.
- Must be at least 21 years of age , and legally eligible to work in the State of Michigan under CRA regulations.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods in a warehouse or production environment.
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