Team Lead, Cannabis Pre-Rolls

Groundworks Industries is building the future of cannabis by imagining the limitless possibilities that power the most thoughtful and engaged brands in the industry. Our vertically integrated approach moves the industry forward by rethinking and redefining cannabis culture through artistic vision, scientific rigor, and world-class talent. We're seeking curious and passionate individuals to join our mission to build an equitable and inclusive cannabis culture- professionally and within the communities we serve. Come Grow with Us!
We are recruiting a Team Lead over Pre-rolls to work across multiple categories to manufacture a line of products reflective of our brand standards. The Team Lead works in support of the Production Manager to ensure a high level of success and optimal functionality throughout their area.
What you'll do

• Oversee the production of high quality pre-rolls within the post-harvest division
• Set the standard and provide leadership and direction to the team to ensure that production protocols and established processes/best practices are followed
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating to team members, managers, clients, co-workers, and employees in a respectful and professional manner
• Work closely with Production Management to determine priorities and processes for production crews
• Drive continuous improvement efforts in areas of responsibility
• Assist with recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training team members
• Support labor planning, allocation and reporting when needed
• Assemble pre-rolls and other finished goods as directed
• Assist in quality control and final product management
• Help create and manage SOP's for processes
• Support the testing process by partnering with labs for product testing and maintaining compliant and accurate records as dictated by company policy
• Clean and maintain company equipment and tools as needed, including product molds, trimming tools, production equipment and other areas as needed
• Perform additional related tasks as requested by the company within the scope of the position
• Support any facilities issues as needed
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers as needed
• Maintain accurate inventory and counts as needed to support efficiency
• Ensure product is tracked compliantly and accurately in all areas of work

What we look for

• 2 years of experience in a cannabis production environment
• Deep expertise in pre-roll manufacturing
• Strong organizational, planning, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage a large volume of detail-oriented tasks across multiple locations and teams.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Motivation toward process improvement with an ability to be creative in streamlining process and flow of systems.
• Approachable, mindful, and positive.
• Familiarity with regulatory systems standard to the cannabis industry, and Microsoft software.
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal and company regulations required for working in the cannabis space.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid Marijuana Handler's Permit prior to employment.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and kneel daily in retail and production environments that include concrete or other hard-surface floors and, in some instances, staircases.
• Ability to push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds multiple times daily.
• Ability to maintain focus and memory in environments with distractions such as heavy foot traffic, background noise due to public conversations and the gathering of people, etc.
• Absent conditions that would prevent the occasional use of PPE such as safety glasses, masks, etc.
• Ability to sit at a desk and work at a computer for several contiguous hours.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle for several hours continuously

Location - Groundworks Headquarters, Portland Oregon
At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you're reading. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Groundworks Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you need any assistance or accommodation in the application and interview process, please reach out to us at or 971-254-4290, it would be our pleasure to partner with you!