Quality Control Technician-MA

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Technician will directly support the Quality Control Lead. This position inspects products and accurately tracks types and quantities of defects. This role is responsible for ensuring only products adhering to company
specifications will proceed to distribution or the next stage of the manufacturing process.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Inspect products before, during, and/or after the manufacturing process to ensure incoming or outgoing products align with company and legal standards. This may include raw materials, work-in-process materials, finished goods, and/or finished packaged cases.
• Review and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and specifications.
• Pass or reject products as necessary to ensure compliance with applicable cannabis regulations as well as DreamFields’ specifications, policies, and procedures.
• Correctly categorize rejects in accordance with the observed defect(s).
• Document inspection results by accurately counting and reporting quality-related data quarterly (every 2 hours). Real-time data entry is required during cannabis raw material QC inspections.
• Raise red flags and provide detailed notes as needed to internally communicate quality- or compliance-related issues clearly and effectively.
• Collaborate with QC and/or production leadership and team members as needed to contribute to error reduction and process enhancements.
• Identify and communicate quality-related insights and opportunities for continuous improvement to QC and Production Leads.
• Support identification of appropriate corrective actions.
• Properly use and maintain QC equipment and materials in accordance with approved methods and Good Manufacturing Practices. Maintain sanitary conditions at workstation(s).
• Be receptive to coaching or performance-related feedback from QC Lead or National Manager.
• As needed, support with execution of product tests, experiments, or vetting new launches.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have reliable transportation.
• Meticulous attention to detail – must be able to closely inspect product to identify defects, count and report accurate numerical data, and review/verify product labeling with a high degree of

accuracy.

• Strong verbal communication skills – must be able to professionally communicate and collaborate with others, effectively follow and provide instructions, and ask questions as necessary to fulfill roles and expectations.
• Problem-solving skills – skilled at making pertinent observations and recommending solutions to manufacturing defects in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness, organization, and sanitary work environment in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Must be quickly adaptable and open to change.
• Knowledge of and ability to uphold workplace health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of the environmental and other manufacturing conditions necessary to achieve safe and high-quality cannabis products – strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in a quality control or quality assurance role, preferably in cannabis or a similarly highly regulated industry.
• Experience with accurate and timely data reporting – strongly preferred.

King City Gardens offers competitive health insurance to employees along with employee discounts at its dispensaries.