Quality Assurance Officer

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Department: Quality Assurance- Cultivation

Reports to: Quality Assurance Supervisor- Cultivation

FLSA Status: FT - Non-Exempt

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Rochester, New York

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for conducting scans on trimmed product in effort to assure quality and safety of products intended for consumers. QA Officer will be responsible for tracking the weight of each sample and keeping track of what cultivar is currently being worked on. Additionally, QA Officer will be required to safely handle and separate any adulterated product that is found during scans.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct visual inspections of cannabis for organic and inorganic adulterants and defects.
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs and inputting data into quality database.
• Keep equipment (i.e. scales, tools, etc) in good, working order.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs), adhering to cGMP SOPs, and complying with legal regulations
• Maintains and ensures that proper PPE is utilized and changed out regularly, or as needed
• Provide Feedback as needed
• Performs other duties as required

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Detail Oriented
• Coachable and a willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to focus and avoid distractions
• Comfortable operating digital scales
• Basic computer knowledge
• Basic math and reading comprehension
• Organizational skills

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Decision Making and problem-solving skills
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without 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, stopping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks
• Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater)
• Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as; reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions
• Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise)

WORK SCHEDULE:

45+ hours weekly with flexible hours depending on business needs. Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer Golden Bloom Pharms Supports a Drug Free Workplace