The Role
PURPLEFARM is built by cultivators, operators, and craftspeople. We look for discipline, taste, and the willingness to do small things well, every day, every run. In this role, you will maintain product and retain-sample inventory, complete seed-to-sale reporting, and coordinate records, sampling and shipment preparation with Post-Harvest, Quality and Logistics.
Responsibilities
Procedures & Teamwork
- Read, follow and train other employees on all relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company policies.
- Follow specific instructions from the Post-Harvest Manager and work closely with the Quality Assurance Person.
- Learn and understand Post-Harvest processes to accurately update records.
- Promote and maintain product quality by performing all tasks accurately and thoroughly.
- Work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity.
Inventory, Reporting & Labelling
- Accurately weigh and record all cannabis material and byproducts, including waste material, using Excel spreadsheets and Elevated Signals inventory software.
- Complete reporting within Elevated Signals cannabis seed-to-sale software.
- Record in-process data for internal reporting purposes.
- Create shipping work orders and inventory movements between sites.
- Create and verify packaging labels and confirm product weights using appropriate balances.
- Maintain product inventory and retain-sample inventory.
- Store and organize product for easy and efficient retrieval for shipments.
- Perform product destruction according to company procedures.
Shipping & Analytical Samples
- Create manifests for shipping orders and send them to the Director of Logistics and Quality Assurance Person.
- Sample and package analytical samples for laboratory testing as directed by Quality, the Post-Harvest Manager and the Director of Logistics.
- Confirm shipping dates with the Director of Logistics and have product on skids the day before, following the posted customer-specific skid requirements.
- Perform all other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Experience training others on Standard Operating Procedures.
- Inventory and compliance experience is required.
- Attention to detail and experience managing data.
- Superb organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Assets That Will Set You Apart
- Previous Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in a production environment is an asset.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is a strong asset.
- Previous cannabis industry experience is an asset.
Physical & Work Environment
- Work involves extended periods of sitting or standing.
- Work involves lifting and moving barrels and boxes of product weighing up to 50 lbs using safe handling methods.
These requirements describe the work involved in the role. Essential duties may be performed with reasonable accommodation, up to the point of undue hardship. Accommodation requests are assessed individually, including safe lifting methods and appropriate assistance.
Schedule & Position Details
- Full-time, on-site position in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
- Overtime is required during peak periods and to meet deadlines.
- $21.00–$28.00/hour, based on experience and education.
What You Can Expect at PURPLEFARM
At PURPLEFARM, our people are part of how we grow. We offer opportunities to learn, take on new responsibilities and contribute across a growing organization.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation and employee benefits for eligible positions.
- Learn & Grow
- Opportunities for hands-on training, cross-training and developing new skills as part of your role.
- Work as a Team
- A collaborative environment where cultivation, operations, quality and other teams work together.
- Make an Impact
- The opportunity to contribute to how we grow, improve our processes and build what comes next at PURPLEFARM.
- Safety & Quality
- A workplace built around established procedures, quality standards and a commitment to working safely.
Apply
Interested candidates can apply by email to shannon@purplefarmgenetics.com.
Only candidates selected will be contacted, and we thank each candidate for applying. PURPLEFARM is an equal opportunity employer. We assess candidates on job-related skills, qualifications and experience, without discrimination on grounds protected by applicable New Brunswick or Ontario human rights legislation. Reasonable accommodation is available throughout recruitment and employment, including for essential job duties, up to the point of undue hardship. To request accommodation during the application, screening or interview process, contact the application email listed for this role.
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