Cannabis jobs at Norumbega Provisions

About us

Norumbega Provisions is a state compliant cannabis kitchen located in Scarborough, Maine. We operate a professional, collaborative, and clean work space with several opportunities for professional growth. We create safe, effective, quality cannabis infused products for distribution across Maine.

Our work environment includes:

• Casual work attire
• Relaxed atmosphere
• On-the-job training
• Lively atmosphere
• Safe work environment
• Company perks

Come join our small laidback team of 4. Duties are primarily packaging and are listed below. Once you learn your responsibilities, this is easily a role you could listen to music/podcasts/watch movies while doing. Once job proficiency has been demonstrated, opportunities for growth can be prioritized. Laid back and collaborative environment with professional expectations. Generous employee discount.

Our ideal candidate has a flexible attitude and functions well as a member of the team. While this position could be filled by one person, we are willing to hire this role as two part time positions for the right candidates. Several opportunities for company reimbursed training/courses are available for candidates interested in beginning a career with us. Professional growth is required and would be determined by the candidates interests and strengths. Possibilities include: Bookkeeping, Customer Service, ServSafe Food Protection Manager, Chocolatier, Chef, Sales, etc. Wages will be increased as responsibilities are increased.

We manufacture M-F 9-completion. This is often by 4pm, although there are days we are done sooner and very rare days we are done later. We function as a team in these scenarios. Flexibility with maintaining hours or going home early can be discussed. If we hire one person into this role, the schedule would be Tue-Fri 9am-completion. If we hire two people into this role, the role would require 2-3 days per week, alternating.

Job Description:

Follows Employee Handbook Guidelines
Follows written protocols

Responsible for all stages of processing food products after initial production: (including but not limited to)
Sugaring Gelees / Pate according to protocol / Mixes Sugars / Maintains Mixes
Wrapping/Stickering Caramels/Chocolates according to protocol
Assists with Dipping/Enrobing as needed
Safely storing products or ingredients with appropriate labels in place
Prepares packages with a DOUBLE CHECK by another staff member when ready to start task
Has food product and all supplies prepared prior to beginning task to have checked
Follows labeling procedures with attention to detail: Dosing, Allergens, Proofreading etc…
Assesses for high quality appearance throughout the packaging process.
Packages accurately, neatly, with a high degree of precision and attention to detail.
Prepares packages ahead of schedule when yield is known and time allows
Inventory-daily and as needed with an inventory manager
Communicates with Inventory manager before heat sealing packages to verify counts
Problem solves when yield is unexpected
Works to find resolution and process improvement
Communicates with the team about potential sources of errors
Communicates with Inventory manager before moving product to inventory
Moves product inventory only after collaboration and confirmation with the inventory manager
Responsible for maintaining a clean, stocked, organized packaging station
Puts away printed labels / arriving stock
Puts away printed packaging (bags) with reorder slips attached
Maintains printed labels, printed business needs, packaging needs
Communicates with other packagers when tasks are left in progress (notes acceptable)
Manages the business printing needs daily
Verifies correct labels/packages arrive and removes from the printing needs list
Adjusts totals as printed product bags arrive
Throughout Day: Assesses printing needs and documents them
Order fulfillment-hourly
Verifies that patient / retailer account data is up to date.
If no account data exists, or any is expired, notifies the customer service representative.
Assists with cleaning tempering equipment / Dishes
Assists with tasks as needed and as directed by the manager / Caregiver
Cleans work station, cleans dishes between tasks
Deliveries / Errands as assigned
Deep Cleaning as assigned
Ingredient / Packaging / Supply inventory as assigned

Possesses required attributes for all positions at Norumbega Provisions.

Shared Attributes of all positions:

Ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to problem solve
Utilizes time wisely, efficiently, and maintains pace.
Organized
Team player
Flexible
Motivated
Self-starter
Positive Attitude
Ability to self-evaluate / self-improve
Ability to contribute to process improvement at staff meetings
Judgment
Ability to follow verbal policies
Remains aware and involved as policy is developed or changed

Physical Requirements
Able to sit / stand / walk for duration of shift
Able to perform repetitive tasks with hands / wrists
Able to wear gloves for long periods of time
Able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly
Able to lift 50 pounds rarely
Able to bend at waist repetitively (e.g., cleaning dishes)
Able to hear verbal commands, read, write

Other Requirements:
Our company is growing. Job descriptions will be modified as the company and state/federal regulations evolve. Flexibility and adaptability are paramount skillsets. Applicants must be age 21+ plus with a valid Maine issued photo ID, have reliable transportation, submit to criminal background screenings annually, and be eligible to work within the United States. Registered Caregiver Assistant card required. Company will reimburse for this expense if you do not currently hold this designation.

$13-15 Commensurate with experience, attitude, credentials, and willingness to accept other roles and responsibilities. No experience required. Will train the right individual to join our team. Desirable experience and credentials include: Servsafe, Maine Cannabis Assistant, Maine Cannabis Adult Use Individual Identification Card, Customer Service Experience, Cook/Chef Experience, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assistant, Chocolatier Certification, experience in laboratory environment, Associates or Bachelor's Degree in related field. If starting at $13 with no experience, a detailed plan for raises will be presented as applicant learns roles and meets performance standards.

Please email resume and letter of interest.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scarborough, ME 04074: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Maine state law requires that candidates are age 21 or greater. Do you meet this requirement?
• Positions at Norumbega Provisions sometimes require a delivery to a retail partner or a variety of errands. Are you able to perform these duties?
• Maine state law requires employees in the cannabis industry to be registered with the state. This requires submitting a $51 fee to the state of Maine for criminal background screenings and other administrative expenses. Norumbega Provisions will facilitate this payment for you, however this fee needs to be paid up front and will be reimbursed upon successful receipt of your Assistant designation from the state. This may take up to 6 weeks. Are you able to make an initial $51 payment to secure your caregiver assistant designation?
• Do you hold a valid Maine issued driver's license?
• Are you willing to submit to annual criminal background screenings?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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