Packaging Associate - Aylmer

The Packaging Associate is responsible for supporting packaging operations in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner while maintaining product quality, accurate documentation, inventory accuracy, and regulatory requirements. This role works collaboratively with team members and cross-functional departments to achieve production goals in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all Good Production Practices (GPP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and regulatory requirements, including compliance with the Cannabis Act. 
• Perform packaging activities safely, efficiently, and accurately while maintaining product quality and meeting production targets. 
• Complete line clearances, reconciliations, in-process quality checks, and all required documentation accurately and on time. 
• Maintain accurate production records to support product traceability, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. 
• Utilize computers and electronic systems to complete production documentation, access work instructions, record production information, and support daily operations. 
• Perform inventory transactions and maintain accurate inventory records using company inventory management systems. 
• Verify materials, components, and finished goods to ensure inventory accuracy and product traceability. 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work environment through proper cleaning, sanitation, material handling, and waste disposal practices. 
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail to ensure product integrity, consistency, and compliance with quality standards. 
• Identify and communicate safety, quality, inventory, process, or production concerns in a timely manner and support efforts to resolve issues. 
• Work collaboratively with team members and cross-functional departments to achieve production goals while maintaining a positive and respectful work environment. 
• Adapt to changing priorities and support multiple products, processes, and production areas as required. 
• Participate in continuous improvement, 5S, workplace organization, and operational excellence initiatives. 
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a commitment to safety, quality, attendance, and productivity expectations. 

Qualifications & Skills 

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, packaging, production, or warehouse environment is considered an asset. 
• Previous machine operation considered an asset
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately. 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. 
• Comfortable using computers, production software, and electronic documentation systems. 
• Experience with inventory management, ERP, warehouse, or inventory tracking systems is an asset. 
• Strong communication and teamwork skills. 
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. 
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and standing for extended periods. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when required. 
• Familiarity with GPP, quality systems, and regulated manufacturing environments is an asset.