Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday (6am - 5pm)

Pay Rate: $15.50/hour

About Illicit Gardens:

Illicit Gardens is a leading cannabis cultivation company dedicated to producing high-quality cannabis products. We pride ourselves on our refined genetics, premium strains, and commitment to excellence. Illicit Gardens is also proud to be a 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This means our employees are not just team members, they are owners of the company. Through the ESOP, eligible employees earn an ownership stake in Illicit Gardens over time, allowing them to directly share in the Company’s long-term success.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Kitchen MIP Packaging Technician to join our team at Illicit Gardens. The ideal candidate will be responsible for packaging and preparing cannabis products in compliance with all relevant regulations and company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate packaging machinery and equipment to package cannabis products

• Assemble packaging components and ensure proper labeling of packages

• Inspect finished packaged products for quality and compliance

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and efficient workspace

• Secure palletized load shipments using shrink wrap or protective strapping

• Complete logs and documentation related to packaging tasks and inventory

• Install product guides, funnels, stops, and other adjustable parts to aid packaging

• Collaborate with the kitchen and MIP teams to ensure smooth workflow and compliance with METRC, Counterpoint, and Google Sheets

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; GED accepted

• Knowledge of cannabis industry regulations and compliance requirements

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Ability to consistently wear appropriate PPE (ie; masks, gloves, Tyvek suits) to prevent cross contamination and uphold cleanliness standards

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Employee discounts on Illicit Gardens products.

• 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP)

• 401(K)

Physical and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position for 5-hour increments, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

EEO Statement:

OXG, LLC 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.