Job Description
Overview
The Warehouse Packager Lead supports and oversees daily packaging operations for both internal and third-party cannabis products. This role combines hands-on packaging work with workflow coordination, compliance oversight, and quality control. The Lead helps guide team members, ensures accurate Metrc activity, and maintains high standards for efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Warehouse Packager Lead is responsible for the following:
- Organizing and prioritizing daily packaging tasks and supporting production goals.
- Training and guiding packaging staff on procedures, compliance expectations, and quality standards.
- Reviewing intake sheets, labeling details, and Metrc data for accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
- Overseeing processing of third-party and internal products, including breakdown, re-packaging, and proper Metrc tagging.
- Performing quality checks to confirm correct counts, proper labeling, product condition, and overall compliance.
- Handling supplemental or rush requests and assisting hands-on with packaging as needed.
- Communicating workflow updates, supply needs, and operational issues to management.
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant work area and ensuring proper storage of tags, labels, materials, and cannabis products.
- Assisting with inventory counts and other warehouse tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- Packaging or manufacturing experience required; cannabis experience preferred.
- Prior experience in a lead, trainer, or team support role is helpful.
- Strong computer skills; Metrc experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to perform repetitive, detail-oriented tasks with accuracy.
- Valid OLCC Marijuana Worker Permit (or ability to obtain before starting).
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work respectfully with a team.
- Comfort working in a warehouse environment and handling cannabis products.
- Availability to work weekends and adapt to changing priorities.
Competencies
- Leadership and accountability
- Strong attention to detail
- Integrity and compliance focus
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Results-oriented approach
Work Environment
Work is performed in a warehouse setting with moderate to loud noise and varying temperatures. The role involves standing or sitting for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, and handling cannabis products.
