Packaging Lead - GrowHealthy (Lake Wales)

At iAnthus, we are not just in the business of cannabis; we’re in the business of empowering individuals to lead healthier, happier lives through access to premium-quality medicinal and adult-use cannabis products. We believe in the potential of cannabis to enhance wellness and redefine the future of self-care. As a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, we’re committed to providing a holistic approach to well-being, fostering a community where every patient and customer can thrive and find relief.

Who We Are:
iAnthus Capital Management is a multi-state operator, encompassing the full spectrum of cannabis enterprises, from cultivation to processing to retailing. Cannabis will be the next great transformative industry - not just because it has the power to change people’s lives (especially those suffering from chronic ailments) – but also because it will impact many other industries, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals to alcoholic beverages. Our mission is to create the most valuable cannabis brands and network of cannabis operations and distribution nationally. At iAnthus, you will be given opportunities for career development, a flexible work environment, excellent benefits, a wellness program and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the cannabis industry.

Who You Are:
You have a strong desire to learn and to contribute to a team. You are passionate about making an inclusive, positive, and compliant workforce. You can effectively manage your time and focus on ensuring data integrity and accuracy for your projects. If you would like to work in a fast-paced environment and are interested in building something meaningful with the rest of the iAnthus team, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits:

•   12 Days of Paid Time Off
•   Ten Paid Holidays
•   Paid Sick Leave
•   Paid Parental Leave
•   Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and Transit Benefits
•   Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
•   Wellness Program
•   Employee Assistance Program
•   Product Discounts
•   Ability to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact

Job Summary: As a Packaging Lead, you will assume a leadership role in the manufacturing and processing of our diverse cannabis products by overseeing daily operations within the Packaging Department. Working in a highly regulated environment, your primary focus will be to supervise and guide Product Technicians, ensuring adherence to SOPs and maintaining high-quality standards in all production activities. Leading by example, you’ll actively participate in cultivation, harvesting, processing, and packaging tasks while providing guidance and training to the Production Team.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead and direct the Flower Pack and/or Liquid Pack Team in the packaging of dry and/or liquid product on assigned shift using manual labor along with automated equipment    

• Communicate with fellow Leads and Department Manager regarding production requirements and department objectives 

• Organize workflow to meet specification and deadlines 

• Monitor production to resolve issues 

• Ensure output meets the quality standards established by Standard Operating Procedure 

• Monitor and enforces health and safety precautions 

• Must demonstrate a good attitude and strong initiative, along with a positive work ethic  

• Must be a team player 

• Will cross-train in ALL areas of packaging 

• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow explicit instructions 

• Must be available to work first or second shift based on the business need 

• Weekend work may be required with little or no notice, based on the business need 

• Must be flexible to work overtime and/or weekend hours based on the business need 

• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) that may include but not be limited to closed toe shoes, respiratory protection, face masks, head and foot coverings, beard coverings, company-provided footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.  

• Perform work in a setting with various chemicals 

• Maintain clean and safe work environment 

• Ability to work in close quarters with various noise levels 

• May require use of respirator in the workplace to protect against exposure to occupational dusts, fumes, mists, gases, and vapors; medical clearance and fit testing may be required before use of respirator 

• Any and all other responsibilities as assigned 

Qualifications and Skills 

• Must be 21 years of age 

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Associate degree with business acumen preferred. 

• Experience and job history in a leadership/supervisory position required 

• Excellent communication and organizational skills/attention to detail required 

• Experience in a manufacturing/packaging environment preferred 

• Mechanical skills preferred 

• Previous experience in the medical marijuana packaging process is beneficial but not required 

Equal Employment Opportunity:
iAnthus Capital Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.