Production Technician - Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated, hands-on, and adaptable Production Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role is centered around packaging cannabis material. This position will require working in a -20C freezer.

The successful candidate will be a versatile team member who is comfortable moving between departments, learning new processes, and contributing wherever needed to keep production running efficiently. A strong problem-solving ability, and willingness to take on diverse responsibilities are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Support

As production priorities change, support a variety of manufacturing operations, including but not limited to:

- Packaging cannabis into bags.
- Working in -20C freezer.
- Unpackaging materials needed for daily production.
- Assisting with packaging operations and providing guidance to general labour staff.
- Inventory receiving, counting, weighing, and material handling in collaboration with the Inventory and Quality teams.
- Supporting new production initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional projects as required.

Quality & Documentation

- Perform in-process quality inspections to ensure products meet company standards.
- Accurately complete production records, batch documentation, and equipment logs.
- Monitor production KPIs and report quality or process deviations.
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Production Practices (GPP).

Safety & Continuous Improvement

- Follow all health and safety policies and wear required PPE.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.




- Communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates to resolve production challenges.

Qualifications

- Minimum 2 year of experience working as a production technician.
- Ability to work in a freezer when needed.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform basic repairs.
- Comfortable learning new equipment and manufacturing processes.
- Basic mathematical skills, including calculations required for production formulations.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Robust attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data entry and documentation.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Job Details

Schedule

- Full-time
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Occasional overtime as required

Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Extended health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- On-site parking

Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to work with innovative, in-house developed automation while building a broad skill set across multiple areas of manufacturing. If you enjoy solving problems, learning new processes, and being part of a team where no two days are exactly the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Do you have any experience in the cannabis industry?
- Are you comfortable working in a freezer (-20C) for full shifts?

Education:
- Secondary School (required)

Experience:
- Production: 2 years (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Technician (Including Freezer Work) (Oakville)
🏢 Taima Extracts
📍 Oakville