Quality Control (QC) Technician - GrowHealthy (Lake Wales)

At iAnthus, we are not just in the business of cannabis; we’re in the business of empowering individuals to lead healthier, happier lives through access to premium-quality medicinal and adult-use cannabis products. We believe in the potential of cannabis to enhance wellness and redefine the future of self-care. As a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, we’re committed to providing a holistic approach to well-being, fostering a community where every patient and customer can thrive and find relief.

Who We Are:
iAnthus Capital Management is a multi-state operator, encompassing the full spectrum of cannabis enterprises, from cultivation to processing to retailing. Cannabis will be the next great transformative industry - not just because it has the power to change people’s lives (especially those suffering from chronic ailments) – but also because it will impact many other industries, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals to alcoholic beverages. Our mission is to create the most valuable cannabis brands and network of cannabis operations and distribution nationally. At iAnthus, you will be given opportunities for career development, a flexible work environment, excellent benefits, a wellness program and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the cannabis industry.

Who You Are:
You have a strong desire to learn and to contribute to a team. You are passionate about making an inclusive, positive, and compliant workforce. You can effectively manage your time and focus on ensuring data integrity and accuracy for your projects. If you would like to work in a fast-paced environment and are interested in building something meaningful with the rest of the iAnthus team, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits:

• 12 Days of Paid Time Off
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and Transit Benefits
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Product Discounts
• Ability to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact

Summary:

The QC Technician will work with the Quality team to develop, implement, manage, and continually improve the GrowHealthy quality and product programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspects in-process and/or finished products for conformance to quality assurance standards for both extraction and dry products
• Production record keeping including (verification of batch records, labeling process for finished product, calibration of scales and equipment, in process material checks)
• Assist in monthly GMP/Sanitation/Security inspections and follow up on corrective actions
• Perform quality checks on incoming materials
• Assist with document control and change management as necessary
• Assist in investigating consumer complaints by determining root cause, implementing corrective actions and preventive measures, responding to complaints in the required timeframe, and analyzing complaint trends
• Initiate and conduct Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations
• Maintain all quality compliance records
• Assist in training all plant employees on the procedures for their departments
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices
• Perform other duties as needed and requested by the Quality Assurance Manager

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong knowledge of cGMPs and related FDA guidance documents.
• Experience with computerized document management systems and SOP development required
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint required
• Proficiency in English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Requires flexibility and ability to multi-task.

Education & Qualifications:

• AA Degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. High school diploma required.
• 3-5 years lab experience with strong chemistry knowledge preferred.
• Required to pass a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Level 2 Background Screening
• Must be 21 years of age

Rate of Pay: $19/hour

Work Environment:

• Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift max of 25lbs
  • Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time (i.e. gloves, lab coat, hair net, mad, etc.)
  • Appropriate grooming for work environment (no jewelry, hair must be tied back, no hair outside of PPE)

Demands	Percentage of Work Time Spent on Activity
0-24%	25%-49%	50%-74%	75-100%
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift to 50lbs	X
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to type and use technical sources.	X
Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: Must be able to stoop or kneel	X
Standing/Walking: Must be able to move about departments	X

• Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
  • This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days will be based on the needs of the business to include overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
iAnthus Capital Management 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.