Packaging Technician – 2nd Shift, Will Start on 1st Shift for the first 30 days!!!
An Exciting Opportunity to Join One of Rochester’s Fastest-Growing Cannabis Companies
Our client is a rapidly expanding cannabis manufacturer based in Rochester, NY, and they’re building a strong second-shift team to support continued growth. This is a great opportunity to join a company on the rise, work with modern equipment, and play a hands-on role in producing high-quality cannabis products that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
If you enjoy fast-paced environments, teamwork, and working with your hands, this role offers stability, growth potential, and a chance to be part of something big.
Position Overview
The Packaging Technician is a cross-trained, equipment-capable operator responsible for safe, efficient, and compliant packaging operations on second shift. This role supports production goals by operating semi-automated packaging equipment, maintaining sanitation standards, ensuring inventory accuracy, and following our client’s GMP, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Operate gummy and beverage packaging lines, including manual and semi-automated equipment
Perform pack-out activities according to SOPs, batch records, and daily production plans
Complete equipment changeovers, breakdowns, and basic troubleshooting within training scope
Apply, verify, and inspect labels, lot codes, and date codes for accuracy
Conduct in-process quality checks and report issues immediately
Accurately track production output, waste, and inventory movement
Perform sanitation and line clearance following GMP and food safety standards
Maintain clean, organized, and compliant work areas
Support other departments as needed to meet production goals
Follow all safety, PPE, and biosecurity protocols
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Throughput & Productivity
- Meet or exceed line-specific units-per-hour targets set by the Packaging Supervisor
Quality & Accuracy
Packaging and labeling error rate of 1% or less per shift
Production, batch, and sanitation documentation completed with 99%+ accuracy
Attendance & Reliability
Maintain 97% or higher on-time attendance per quarter
Consistently arrive ready to work for scheduled second-shift start times
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required
At least 1 year of manufacturing or packaging experience in a regulated environment (GMP, FDA, or food production)
Food, beverage, or cannabis packaging experience preferred
Experience with packaging equipment such as weigh/fill systems, labelers, or conveyors, preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
Reliable transportation and availability for second shift
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Exposure to loud noise, temperature changes, humidity, and cleaning chemicals
Frequent standing, lifting, bending, twisting, and visual inspection tasks
PPE is provided and required at all times