Downstream Equipment Operator Jobs

The Company

At Canopy Growth, our mission is clear: improve lives, end cannabis prohibition, and strengthen communities. We believe that cannabis can be a force for good. We’re building a consumer-centric organization that is focused on sharing the transformational potential of cannabis with the world. We will achieve this through an innovative and disruptive portfolio of cannabis and hemp-derived products.

With millions of square feet of licensed production capacity and operations spanning four continents, Canopy Growth is the world's leading cannabis and hemp company. We recognize that employees are at the core of our success, and we take pride in a corporate culture that emphasizes inclusiveness, collaboration, and diversity.

Our employees come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their own unique skills and talents to the table, working together to continue our incredible momentum of growth. If you are interested in building global challenger brands, scaling a business, and working in a values-driven environment, we want to hear from you!

The Opportunity

The downstream operator has an important priority to ensure the efficient operation of the Tetra Pak packaging equipment, and to ensure the packaging follows the compliance of the customer specifications while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

This position is a 3rd shift position, working Monday through Friday, from 11:00 pm to 7:30 am. This position pays $19.00 an hour, plus a shift differential.

Responsibilities 

• Ensure adequate supply of packaging materials and communicate resource requirements for replenishment.
• Maintains clean area around equipment.
• Determine acceptable quality ranges on packaging and when to shut down as required.
• Coordinate communication between palletizing and filler operations.
• Technical Support in appropriate maintenance activities.
• Judge and prioritize downtime events.
• Maintains communication within the production team ensuring smooth shift transitions, etc.
• Provides back-up to QA in his/ her absence (vacation, time off, sickness, etc.).
• Complies with good manufacturing practices.
• Monitors raw materials and supplies to ensure efficient production.
• Conducts required quality checks and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Monitors and fixes faults as well as clearing any material jams in equipment.

Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Manufacturing related experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• A commitment to a strong quality culture.
• Tetra Pak operational experience preferred.
• A commitment to a strong health and safety culture.
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices preferred.

Other Details

This is a 3rd shift, full-time role based out of our Verona, Virginia manufacturing facility.

We appreciate your interest, and promise to review all applications, but we will only be contacting those who best fit the requirements.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify your Talent Acquisition Partner. Please note, the chosen applicant will be required to successfully complete background and reference checks.