Production Supervisor

at  Good Chemistry Nurseries of Massachusetts LLC

Good Chemistry proudly grows, breeds and sells premium, small-batch cannabis. The company started over 22 years ago in San Francisco as a medical cannabis co-op and today remains independently-owned and operated throughout Colorado, Massachusetts and Nevada. We are a rapidly growing company and provide equal opportunities for career advancement in a fun, fast-paced environment.
Pay Rate: $20.50 / hour
Expected timeframe to fill position: 06/30/2024
Job Summary: The role of the Production Supervisor is to assist the Production Manager with the daily functions of the production department. This role ensures production goals laid out by Production management are being met. The production supervisors are delegated tasks from the Production manager. Specific job responsibilities include the following but are not limited to:

JOB REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 years experience in the Cannabis industry
• Genuine enthusiasm and love for cannabis and the cannabis industry

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES)

• Must pass a background check in order to obtain an RMD Agent card through Cannabis Control Commission
• Proficient in G Suite and Apple OS
• Ability to work effectively across departments
• Excellent oral and written communication, prioritization and problem-solving skills
• Experience in building new teams and proliferating company culture
• Proven attention to detail and organization skills
• Self-starter, Self-motivated, Positive Attitude
• Multitasker
• Ability to work with and train others
• Sense of urgency

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift, carry, pull, push, move up to 50 pounds (100 pounds with mechanical assistance)
• Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching; and must be able to use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch, frequently/constantly to complete tasks
• Must be able to handle plant matter daily, and be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”) as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection)
• Ability to visually identify product health issues, safety hazards, and signage
• Ability to use a ladder up to 12 feet high
  Physical Requirements: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, and sit (often for extended periods of time); handle (including grasping, picking, and pinching), or feel plants, objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk; hear; taste, and smell. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds (100 pounds with mechanical assistance). Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  Workplace Environment: Allergen Warnings – The employee may be exposed to dust, pollen and plant pathogens. All jobs require daily use of provided PPE such as masks, hair nets, bear covers, respirators, boot covers, hearing protection, aprons, gloves, Tyvek suits, and goggles/eye protection, as necessary. The employee must be able to work in spaces with exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to, air compressors, packaging equipment, alarms, and other machinery. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to an environment suited for the plants’ optimal performance and not necessarily the employee’s comfort.
  This job description is intended to explain the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
  Applicants must currently be qualified to work in the United States.
  Good Chemistry is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
  Good Chemistry is a strong proponent of social equity in the regulated marijuana industry. We offer job accessibility and career development for those from communities that have been disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition and enforcement.

• Responsible for dispensing material to be processed.
• Assists the production manager with harvests and recording harvest data
• Assists the production manager with new employee training
• Daily coaching/training of production employees
• Maintains quality standards
• Ensures sanitation and cleanliness standards are being followed and maintained by the production team
• The production supervisor will work with the production crew during down time
• Other duties and projects as assigned by management, both in MA & CO