Waabigwan Mashkiki, LLC. - Label Production Technician

Job Description

The shift for this position is Sunday-Wednesday, 10-hour shifts.

Position Summary
The Label Production Technician plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and compliant labeling of cannabis products throughout the production process. This position is responsible for managing label creation, verification, and printing based on product specifications and regulatory requirements. The technician works closely with compliance systems such as METRC and Retail Ready ID to ensure all labels match product data and case tags, supporting inventory integrity and retail readiness. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to quality are essential for success in this role.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The following are included; other duties may be assigned:

• Ensures that METRC tags always stay with their respective packages all the way through the process to reconcile product and track data.
• Use Retail Ready ID software to make accurate labels that are retail ready.
• Compare the physical METRC tags with METRC system and match them to the correct Case Tag, ensuring that labels and METRC tags match.
• Cross reference labels with work orders to ensure they match.
• Edit the COA compliance labels to match METRC and lab results.
• Once labels are complete and checked for accuracy, select size of label based on the product, and print the number of labels needed per work order, plus a small overage.
• Organize any product that is ready to sell into the cage.
• Attend weekly meetings to maintain constant communication, providing feedback and input on any issues that affect the plan and operations.
• Maintains a clean and organized work site performing daily cleaning activities of assigned work area including daily cleaning and sterilization procedures.
• Perform multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Assist other office staff in their time of need; maintain a team player attitude
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have experience using computers in a professional capacity, preferably familiar with Microsoft Office programs. Including but not limited to: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

Knowledge & Skills
Language Skills
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills
Strong attention to detail and organization
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to pivot tasks quickly
Willingness to learn and try new processes
Experience with METRC and Retail Ready ID is preferred but not required

Certificates / Licenses / Registrations / Requirements
Must be twenty-one (21) years or older.
Able to pass background check and drug screening.
Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
Must fully meet the licensing requirements of the White Earth Medical Cannabis Control Board and be licensed to dispense medical cannabis according to the rules and regulations promulgated by the White Earth Medical Cannabis Control Board, in accordance with the White Earth Medicinal Cannabis Code.
EEO with Native American Preference.
A Drug Free Workplace – Tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required prior to and during employment. Background Checks performed.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to:
Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear and taste or smell.
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of radiation. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave

Application Question(s):
We are an EEO employer that offers Native American Preference. Are you either an enrolled tribal member or a descendant and do you request consideration under this preference? Documentation will be required.

Ability to Commute:
Mahnomen, MN 56557 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person