Production Technician

Job Grade:

Entry Level

About North Star Canna:

North Star Canna is a leader in Minnesota's newly opened cannabis market, specializing in high-quality, compliant, and innovative cannabis manufacturing. Through every step, we deliver safe, consistent products that consumers and partners can trust. With a focus on transparency, excellence, and community, we're proud to help shape the future of cannabis in Minnesota.

Job Summary:

We're seeking a detail-oriented Production Technician to help ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality packaging of our cannabis products.

Key Responsibilities:

Package various types of cannabis products

Label all products accurately with required state/tribal compliance information.

Inspect packaged products for consistency, accuracy, and defects prior to final approval.

Operate packaging equipment (such as sealers, heat guns, and shrink wrap machines) as needed.

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and quality assurance guidelines.

The responsibilities listed above represent a general overview of the position and may not reflect all tasks that may be required. North Star Canna reserves the right to assign or modify duties as needed, with or without advance notice, to meet operational demands.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum age of 21 years old per MN Office of Cannabis Management and Tribal regulations

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States per standard federal employment eligibility

Must have reliable means of transportation to and from the worksite

Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Must be teamwork oriented, skilled in collaboration, have strong interpersonal communication, and dependability

3+ years of working in a team environment

Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in packaging or manufacturing

Familiarity with cannabis industry regulations and verbiage

The ideal candidate is respectful, has a good attitude and can lift others up, takes initiative, shows dedication and commitment, is reliable, acts with integrity, and takes accountability.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time

Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs

Working in a cultivation environment, which can include no natural light and varying temperatures

Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, apply stickers, and handle delicate products for an extended period of time

Required to wear PPE

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions in compliance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act and ADA.

Schedule & Location:

Part-time, or Full Time

Hours of Operation: M-F 9-5pm

On-site in Hastings, MN

North Star Canna is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

The Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance applies to this and all employment opportunities for the Community.

North Star Canna's Mission Statement:

North Star Canna is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compliant cannabis products with a focus on transparency, honesty, and the highest standards of integrity. We work hard because we believe in the mission to craft the safest, purest, and most effective cannabis products available. But we also believe in balance. That's why we live by a "work hard, play harder" mindset, finding joy and connection in what we do together. These values are not just statements, they are reflected in every part of our business, from seed to shelf. By staying true to these principles, we've earned the trust of our customers, partners, and community.